Posted on 04/19/2005 8:53:39 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever
WE HAVE A POPE!!!
You got that right! This is excellent news!
excellent response.
You;re absolutely right.
EWTN has called Ratzinger "a man of extraordinary gifts."
He's the perfect choice.
I couldn't be happier.
LONG LIVE POPE BENEDICT XVI.
Which was required by law... will you, 60 years frmo now, hold it against a teenager for registering with the Selective Service?
and anti-aircraft gun operator a new Pope???
Operator? From what I read, he was assigned to an AA unit. He wasn't firing the things. He could've been arming, maintaining, equipping, supplying, etc. In any event, he was drafted. He was not there voluntarily.
Not hard to spot what he was up to. Right now I'm listening to Rush who is reading all of the horrible things the MSM is saying about Benedict XVI. He is pointing out there there is no such thing as being moderate in interpreting the Holy Scripture. This is a very good day...in fact, we have had quite a good year.
I was thinking Pope Loxnbagel.
According to Malachy, the 267th pope is called "Gloria Olivae," or "glory of the olive." Traditionally, the olive branch has been associated with peace, but in both the Old and New Testaments, it also serves as an emblem for the Jews. Putting the two together, some commentators believe that the reign of this pope will be dedicated to peace. However, some believe that Malachy's description may instead refer to St. Benedict's sixth-century prophecy that a member of his order will lead the Church in its fight against evil just before the Apocalypse. The Benedictine Order is known by another name, Olivetans. Those mystic observers in Rome believe if this is true, the next pope will go by the name of Pope Benedict XVI, in imitation of Saint Benedict and Pope Benedict XV. Benedict XV was a pope obsessed with peace: he sought peace and spoke of peace and wrote documents seeking peace.
Me too! (VERY, VERY near the end . . . ;-) )
Ivan,
I am utterly rejoicing. This was the best possible outcome.
Well said.
So? Many Jews served in Hitler's Army just to keep from being killed.
You are Exhibit A for an example of why a lot of people think conservatives are mean.
Go away, you pompous A$$.
Who is McBrien?
i feel fortunate that it is likely that our pastor and priests are equally thrilled. we have a relatively conservative diocese and excellent priest and pastor at our church.
I'm excited. I'm going to be going to work with a little kick in my step!
"By choosing Benedict, does that imply he is partial to the Benedictine order? One of the best priests I've ever known was OSB."
Don't know, but I suspect the Holy Water may be good on cuts.
No wait. That's betadine.
How adorable! A feminist.
As long as it doesn't keep you from the cookin' and cleanin'.
JP2 and Benedict XVI were very close friends. Does that answer your question?
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