The Economist

This post is really breaking with tradition, albeit a very short tradition, of having a photo for every post.
" Having stepped on to the world stage as a figure who impressed by his good looks and athletic prowess, he abandoned it in a state of deliberately publicised enfeeblement and pain. This sent two signals, both hard to understand except in the context of the highest Christian ideals: first, that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness , and second, that death is merely the gateway, never to be feared, to a different and more abundant life. These messages can sound repulsive on thel lips of a person who is materially and physically secure, preaching to people who are neither. John Paul seemed vulnerable enough to speak with integrity, whether or not you agreed with him"

- The Economist, April 9th 2005, Pg 9

P.S. Further incriminating evidence of me reading everything but public law and trust law stuff... disappointing.