Conclave 2013

If I had the opportunity to voice my opinion on what kind of man I would like to see elected pope, I would want him to be an American because he is imbued with the inherent American characteristics such as hard work.  As I have learned from my AP Government and Politics class, most Americans consider themselves as moderates—neither liberal nor conservative.  Therefore, I believe that this man would take this view into consideration during his papacy.  In addition, this man would want the Roman Catholic Church to become modernized.  With our previous pope, the Roman Catholic Church has reverted back to tradition by including literal translations of prayers into masses.

To generalize, I believe that most people are searching for a higher power in their lives.  If the Roman Catholic Church becomes more modernized, more individuals will become persuaded to join the Roman Catholic Church family.  

Lent 2013

For this Lenten season, I would call my personal theme: appreciation.  I would like to become more appreciative during these upcoming six weeks.  I am always busy doing homework from AP and Honors classes, running three sports-a-year, being Vice President of Spanish Honor Society, etc., that it is sometimes hard to “stop and smell the roses.”  Therefore, I am extremely grateful that I am taking this theology class during the Lenten season because I am provided with an opportunity during class prayer to relax and reflect.  It sometimes is easy to forget how fortune we all are for going to the Mount and for our good health.   

Roses in December

Before I watched Roses in December, I heard the name of Jean Donovan; however, I did not know why she was famous.  I think that Jean Donovan provides an excellent example in which lay people, as well as sisters, can serve as a missionary.  I agree with the opinion of the writer because these four women should be remembered for their commitment to service in El Salvador, a time of much conflict.  These women exemplified bravery, especially Jean Donovan, because she remained in El Salvador despite her family’s concern.  The writer thought this was important because these women were revolutionaries—they had positive energy in an area filled with warfare.