May is Older Americans Month, a time to reflect upon the contributions and gifts of older Americans and to “reaffirm our commitment to serving” them. Thus, it’s a good time to reflect on the wisdom that St. John Paul II imparted in his 1999 letter to the elderly.
Within this rich and beautiful letter, we see the pontiff’s great love and respect for the elderly. In the opening paragraph, he states that “the gift of life, for all the effort and pain it involves, is too beautiful and precious for us ever to grow tired of it.”
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