The sun shines and sheds its normal light and heat. Imagine if it has to give more light and heat. As of now, we have the right amount of light and heat. Though Rome is too hot during summer.
The prophecies of St. Malachy, now familiar with so many, assigns the short latin phrase “de labore solis” to Pope John Paul II who just passed away. Prophecies are easier to interpret either when they are happening or have already happened. It can describe many things; the origin of birth of the Pope, his coat of arm or the manner in which he served as Pope. In the case of Pope John Paul II “de labore solis” describes how he served his office.
Pope John Paul labored in making the message of Christ known. He wrote much and traveled much. He met with all religions. Even when he was weakened by his illness, his efforts to continue with his task was heroic. He was like the sun attempting to bring the light with great effort to an unbelieving world. And after he passed away comments were… he showed the world that the Christian solution is the only solution, or at least the more reasonable alternative.
This was evident to all who attended his funeral. It is admirable that St. Malachy had described the efforts of John Paul II the way the head of states did. Don’t you think “de labore solis” fitted him well?