…dedicated to helping familiarize folk with the thought of Pope Benedict. In this particular entry, we take a look at Spes Salvi and, in particular, at the idea of real vs. false progress. Since I blogged on the idea of progress last week (and was roundly rebuked by both reactionaries and progressive for my own take on the matter), I was interested to see what Benedict has to say. Very sane stuff, as is his custom.