Reports are rolling in that Pope John Paul II is dying quickly. He has had a heart attack and circulatory system failure from septic shock. Doctors have said it is only a matter of time, and Joaquin Navarro-Valls left the press room in tears. They have said an fit patient in intensive care in his condition would last less than 48 hours.

He has decided to stay in his room at the Vatican, overlooking St. Peter's. They have said he is conscious and lucid, and celebrated Mass at dawn today. Everyone has said he is serene, and ready. He has recieved the anointing of the sick and prayed the liturgy of the third hour (the final moments of Christ).

Many are asking 'what next?' and speculating on the future. I would like to ask everyone reading this blog to refrain from that for the time being. We can worry about the future when it becomes necessary, but for the time being, one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen is in grave condition. I will post reflections on his life and some info about the future when it becomes appropriate. Please focus your thoughts, and prayers on his life now, and that he will pass in peace, quickly into God's arms.