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To: BlatherNaut

Catholics know that we like ornate churches, beautiful music, and elaborate vestments for the Pope (and even normal parish priests) and we oppose the Protestant version of bare and simple things.

Now suddenly, everyone seems to have changed. Note I am not saying the new Pope is a closet Protestant or anything like it, but there is true poverty and true humility and false versions too.


21 posted on 03/15/2013 8:48:32 AM PDT by LovedSinner
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To: LovedSinner

Let’s hope that, given time, he’ll strike a reasonable balance. He may favor personal simplicity, but that’s no reason to assume that Summorum Pontificum is in jeopardy. The logical approach to “rebuilding the Church” would be to strive for as much inclusivity as possible (i.e. continue to provide for the Tridentine Mass and also bring home the Anglicans, the SSPX, etc.).


Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff Francis.

The Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.


24 posted on 03/15/2013 9:33:15 AM PDT by BlatherNaut
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