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Surprised by grief: the death of a rock-star pope brought a nonchalant Catholic to his knees.

Publication: National Catholic Reporter
Publication Date: 13-MAY-05 		Format: Online - approximately 1346 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Surprised by grief: the death of a rock-star pope brought a nonchalant Catholic to his knees.(COMMENTARY)

Article Excerpt
I still remember the moment when I heard that Elvis had died. I was lying on the couch in my parents' living room, listening to the radio. Those were the days of Led Zeppelin and Hot Tuna for me. Yet the news hit me in a way I could only describe in the language of the day as a "tremor in the Force." It surprised me. I had hardly ever paid attention to "the King." But I am an American and Americans have no king but Elvis.

Lennon's murder was sadder. This was someone who engaged us with his musical searching, this was the go-to Beatle for harsh honesty and hope; peace and "give me some truth." The feast of the Immaculate Conception has been slightly clouded since then. A tiny wisp of sadness, insignificant in the presence of people who have suffered real loss on Christmas and Easter. If a dead rock star memory lingers on such a joyous occasion as the beginnings of our redemption, what must it be like when a spouse or child departs in a season of joy?

For this member of the blank generation there will after all only be one real version of...

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