Today is Swiss Guard Day…
… To celebrate I intend to stalk them on Facebook. Or maybe I’ll just make a “Can’t hug all the Swiss Guards” video instead. More: Los guardias suizos del Papa estrenan web, fan page en Facebook y...
View Article68,000 Photos of Pope Francis…
… National Geographic photographer Dave Yoder had access to Pope Francis at the Vatican for six months, which resulted in 68,000 photos. This is my favorite. Naturally. There are other nice ones too....
View ArticlePotpourri of Popery…
… Pope Benedict XVI holds a reliquary given as a gift to him from a priest during his November 2nd general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican. Photo attribution: (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Nov. 2,...
View ArticleThe Pope resigns. I think I’ll have a temper tantrum instead…
… What? The pope is resigning?! Aside from feeling like a kid whose dad just walked out on them… no, that’s it. That pretty much accurately sums up my initial reaction. A feeling of shock followed by a...
View ArticleWhen A Pope Resigning Is A Good Thing…
… I remember the passing of Bl. John Paul II. The media coverage put a glaring spotlight on the Catholic Church; a positive spot light for once. People of all religions were united in their grief for...
View ArticleThere’s really nothing more to say…
The North American College waves goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI as he flies to Castel Gandalfo. … Just watching coverage on EWTN. I have no commentary to add. Besides I think we could do with a lot less...
View ArticleOut of Sight But Not Out Of Mind – removing pictures of Benedict…
… You would think I would learn. Learn and trust. What’s one of the cardinal rules of the Catholic Church… everything has a reason. Look at the liturgy. One who doesn’t know better sees meaningless...
View ArticleRuby Red Slippers, The Story of The Popes Shoes…
… They are not a fashion statement. And no, they’re not Prada either. What have I said repeatedly about the Church… everything is done for a reason. In 2007 Esquire, being secular stupid, dubbed Pope...
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