The idle musings of a former military man, former computer geek, medically retired pastor and now full-time writer. Contents guaranteed to offend the politically correct and anal-retentive from time to time. My approach to life is that it should be taken with a large helping of laughter, and sufficient firepower to keep it tamed!
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
In honor of the Conclave, opening in Rome today...
... here's a suggestion from Matt, cartoonist at the Daily Telegraph.
There is a substantial portion portion of the world that still does, though these days it's primarily in the third world. The RC church is also one of the few long lived institutions still active. Jonathan
The most important election the world has seen since The Donald's first election. With a sigh of relief many of the world's Catholics watched as the church turned back to its established principles in 2005 and many again departed after it became apparent after the 2013 conclave that Benedict's election was only a minor curve in the road leftward. We can only wait and see (and hope).
With respect to our brothers and sisters, as noted elsewhere, if the smoke is black, the mixture is too rich, if it's white it's burning oil. And how do they control the color? Smoke cartridges?
I don't know why there is such a "big thing" about a new pope. The world doesn't listen or follow his teachings any how........
ReplyDeleteThere is a substantial portion portion of the world that still does, though these days it's primarily in the third world.
DeleteThe RC church is also one of the few long lived institutions still active.
Jonathan
It couldn't hurt...
ReplyDeleteSo long as there's no swimsuit portion.
ReplyDeleteI did NOT need the first mental image that came to mind! And I second this motion.
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The most important election the world has seen since The Donald's first election. With a sigh of relief many of the world's Catholics watched as the church turned back to its established principles in 2005 and many again departed after it became apparent after the 2013 conclave that Benedict's election was only a minor curve in the road leftward.
ReplyDeleteWe can only wait and see (and hope).
I'm hoping that the left leanings of a Pope is hopefully was a one time thing.
DeleteIt would be nice if they choose a Catholic, instead of a Socialist this time.... (sigh)
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteCardinal Siccola should be selected but the Catholic church will not tolerate a Pope Siccola, for some reason ...
ReplyDeletePhil B
With respect to our brothers and sisters, as noted elsewhere, if the smoke is black, the mixture is too rich, if it's white it's burning oil. And how do they control the color? Smoke cartridges?
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