( LIVE THREAD ) Solemn Funeral Rites for Pope John Paul II (Resource Materials for those watching)

EWTN ^ | April 7, 2005

[don-o]

I am watching EWWT and the commentator has it wrong. The Eastern bishops are singing "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs bestowing life." The Paschal troparion.

[BigSkyFreeper]

The special "briefcase" containing the nuclear launch codes and commo gear that must be with the President at all times. Also known as "the football" for some bizzare reason.

Unless it's in Laura's purse. That's the only bag in the picture.

[Tex_GOP_Cruz]

To clarify, I found it interesting that even at a most solemn occasion, the aide who carries the nuclear war protocol briefcase ("the football") is accompanying President Bush. At least, that's what I think I see in the picture.
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The Eastern Churches' chant that just finished was beautiful. I had never heard Greek chant before.

[Loud Mime]

When I was an altar boy I never got to hold a microphone...how things have changed...

[kjam22]

The tech guys have this all figured out. All the mics on. Right on cue. That looked like a Shure sm-58 microphone by the way... for those of you scoring at home.

[CincinnatiKid]

I was just thinking the same thing! Perhaps a Beta 58? lol

[BurbankKarl]

More clapping, more cheers.

[don-o]

The commentator was saying they were chanting the "Give rest O Lord.." In the Byzantine liturgy that is the very last prayer, followed by "Memory Eternal."

[BigSkyFreeper]

One last final Standing Ovation.

[Tex_GOP_Cruz]

Unless it's in Laura's purse. That's the only bag in the picture.
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Looking again, I think you're right. Oops.

[kjam22]

Maybe... nice little holder with the chord runing through the "stand". I hadn't seen one of those before.

[TomB]

To clarify, I found it interesting that even at a most solemn occasion, the aide who carries the nuclear war protocol briefcase ("the football") is accompanying President Bush. At least, that's what I think I see in the picture.

No, the man beside Laura in that first picture is a Vatican Official that guided all the dinitaries to their seats.

[nutmeg]

Must sign off now... hubby is up and wants to use the computer. I think I may go back to bed for an hour or so... ;-)

[Spktyr]

Ooops. Probably shouldn't have used the Italian Police Chopper take - "spot the carabinieri sniper nests on the rooftops..."

[TexKat]

Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian is driven away with Taiwan's ambassador to the Vatican Tu Fan-sheng, rear, after arriving at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport to attend the funeral for late Pope John Paul II, Friday, April 8, 2005, in Rome, Italy. The Chinese government has refused to send an envoy to Pope John Paul II's funeral because of the Vatican's diplomatic relations with rival Taiwan. Taiwan has been wary that the new pope may switch diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing.(AP Photo/Central News Agency)

U.S. President George W. Bush (R back) and his wife First Lady Laura Bush (2nd R back) sit with French First Lady Bernadette Chirac (3rd R rear), (L-R front) Spanish Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos and Denmark's Queen Margrethe II and Prince Consort Henrik while attending the funeral of Pope John Paul II in the Vatican's St. Peter's square April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to Pope John Paul on Friday as one of the most momentous funerals in history got under way at the Vatican. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Bishop James Harvey (R) greets Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai as he arrives for Pope John Paul's funeral in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to Pope John Paul on Friday as one of the most momentous funerals in history got under way at the Vatican. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

Spain's King Juan Carlos (2nd L) and Queen Sofia (L) sit with Denmark's Queen Margrethe (2nd R) and Prince Consort Henrik (R) as U.S. President George W. Bush (back C) and first lady Laura Bush (back 2nd L) look on at the start of the funeral of the late Pope John Paul II at the Vatican April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to the Pope on Friday as the Vatican staged one of the most momentous funerals in history for the Polish Pontiff. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

France's President Jacques Chirac (L) and his wife Bernadette (2nd L), U.S. first lady Laura Bush (2nd R) and U.S. President George W. Bush (R) sit behind Spain's King Juan Carlos (front R) and Queen Sofia (front L) at the start of the funeral of the late Pope John Paul II at the Vatican April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to the Pope on Friday as the Vatican staged one of the most momentous funerals in history for the Polish Pontiff. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Monarchs, heads of state and other dignitaries attend the funeral for the late Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to the Pope on Friday as the Vatican staged one of the most momentous funerals in history for the Polish Pontiff. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

[radiohead]

calls for immediate sainthood.

I know they are rushing thru Mother Theresa, but does anyone get immediate sainthood anymore? Is there a likelihood that he will be deemed 'blessed' right away?

[kjam22]

I hope the whole middle east is watching this .... so they can learn how to burry a leader without the masses yanking them out of the coffin and causing mass hysteria in the streets.

[SunnyUsa]

May he rest in peace.

... thou good and faithful servant

Pope John Paul II

[BigSkyFreeper]

Mother Theresa was put on the "fast track" to sainthood, it's possible that it might happen with JPII when the next Pope is installed.

[Spktyr]

Chirac looks pissed in that pic. His wife seems more gracious.

And now, the very last standing ovation for the Pope who did more in 26 years than his predecessors did in 500.