The Philosopher

St. John Paul II was a philosopher.  He wrote beautifully from a philosopher's prospective about being a Catholic or simply being a human being in the world.  I was reading him recently and realized why so many people admired and loved him.  He did not interfere much in lifestyle or pocket book.  There are many people who are comfortable being Catholic so long as it does not challenge their lifestyle or their money.  Pope Francis I does both and has critics who would not criticize John Paul II.  John Paul II was against atheistic communism which did challenge the lifestyle and pocket books of a lot of people.  Francis connects a belief in God with one's lifestyle and money.  He is rather direct and not very much for philosophical language.  Whenever you get right to the point you will offend people.  Come to think of it, Jesus was pretty offensive.