5' X7" Print on 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock.

Original is a Chalk Drawing

The Holy Spirit Guiding Pope Benedict XVI

In anticipation of getting close to Pope Benedict XVI on a journey to Rome in November 2005, I was inspired to draw an image of him on the eve of our departure! Father Abraham Nwali had made arrangements for special seating during the audience with the pope on our trip to Rome before our mission trip to Nigeria. I felt that this pope had some big shoes to fill…Pope John Paul II. He appears to be a prayerful and humble servant. I believe he is listening to the Holy Spirit for guidance and discernment to follow God’s Will for His Church! I presented the original to Pope Benedict XVI while I was near the front row by the altar of the Holy Father during the Papal Audience. A guard took it from me and placed it on a gift table. A month later I received a letter from the Vatican. This was truly a blessed journey to be in the presence of the Holy Father! This was a once in a lifetime experience!