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To: murphE

I think it's very significant he took that name...like he's choosing to go with the prophecies along with all the other significances of the name....

781 posted on 04/19/2005 9:50:58 AM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)

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To: Knitting A Conundrum

Personally I think it has more to do with his nature as a studious Priest.

You are right though, we may never know how much the prophecies had to do with his choice.

782 posted on 04/19/2005 9:53:14 AM PDT by e5man_r_u? (A Man's mission: Build, Protect, Provide)

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To: Knitting A Conundrum

What do I win for picking Benedict on "Name That Pope" here? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1378034/posts?page=111#111

784 posted on 04/19/2005 9:56:02 AM PDT by Graymatter

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To: Knitting A Conundrum

I wear a small St. Benedict medal on my chain, never take it off.

Reminds me, I need to get it blessed....fast!

831 posted on 04/19/2005 12:21:00 PM PDT by kstewskis ("Tolerance is what happens when one loses their principles"....Fr. A Saenz.)

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