A Miracle from Pennsylvania Ave

For years I’ve prayed for a miracle, a sign that God was still with me. Until recently, my faith was struggling. I couldn’t find the strength to return to the Church. But, I did and that’s when I began blogging via The Gay Catholic.

Earlier this month, I was surfing the web for ideas for a new blog post when I came across articles that were discussing Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the United States. Out of curiosity, I began searching for his itinerary, hoping that he’d be near me. Then an old White House press release caught my eye.

The President and the First Lady will welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to the White House on Wednesday, September 23. During the visit, the President and the Pope will continue the dialogue, which they began during the President’s visit to the Vatican in March 2014, on their shared values and commitments on a wide range of issues, including caring for the marginalized and the poor; advancing economic opportunity for all; serving as good stewards of the environment; protecting religious minorities and promoting religious freedom around the world; and welcoming and integrating immigrants and refugees into our communities. The President looks forward to continuing this conversation with the Holy Father during his first visit to the United States as Pope.