(Part one of two)  why was Montini such a great pope?—Michael Sean Winters  assumes what needs to be proven.  Humanae Vitae continues to do untold damage both to internal sexual marriage relationships and external hardships resulting from inability to educate the Faithful.  Far better than assuming the greatness of Pipe Paul VI is reflecting on the antiphon for Liturgy of the Word, Reading 189, Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent I, “Let the clouds rain down the Just One” with regard to all forms of birth control, “and the earth bring forth a Savior,” particularly a Savior of the Faithful from clerical arrogance and unwillingness to admit error in sexual matters (Isaiah 45:8).  “Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss” (Psalm 85:11-12).  The following thought is consoling, “And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me” (Luke 7:23), particularly when ”me” means listening to the social scientists.