SOME THINGS HAVE TO BE DONE TOO MUCH

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Pope John Paul II was at the time, and continues to be thought of as the most personable, widely-traveled Papal See in the history of the office; in spite of the lingering impact of an assassination attempt, and the advent of Parkinson’s Disease.

As you might expect, this aging Pope’s aides were concerned for his declining health, and, at one time or another, each and every one of his personal assistants would say,

“Holy Father. You do too much!”

After having heard this phrase one too man times, John Paul admonished the unlucky guy who happened to be the last to use the phrase.

Fastening his eyes on the young aide, he exclaimed,

“Some things…have to be done too much!”

Dear readers, some things have to be done too much, (and some things need to be done, and done well one time).

by William McDonald, PhD