[Sir Francis Dashwood]

I very much liked Cardinal O'Conner.

There was this Father Brennan I met once, looked like a GI. Tough SOB. Interesting conversations, introduced me to the writings of Thomas Hobbes. Although he wasn't in the running for Pope, the good Father Brennan was the most admirable clergyman I ever met.

During the 1970's, in his 50's, Father Brennan would issue a challenge to young men with long hair. He would bet them 100 dollars he could beat them in a foot race. If they lost they had to cut their hair like his (GI flat top). In his wing tip shoes he would race them down the block (at least 100 yds.). He NEVER lost.

The Catholic Church needs more Cardinal O'Conners and Father Brennans.

[Catholicguy]

<>Jesus provides us with what we need. We have a magnificent Pope. My Diocese has a brilliant and holy Bishop and my Parish Pastor is a brilliant and holy man.

There are plenty of holy clergy around :)<>