tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post111393149239715149..comments2024-03-19T05:44:13.240-04:00Comments on The Pope Blog: Pope Francis: Pope Benedict XVI Addresses CrowdJimbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397294112157881noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1115271427605159682005-05-05T01:37:00.000-04:002005-05-05T01:37:00.000-04:00You are great:)You are great:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1114300520132849602005-04-23T19:55:00.000-04:002005-04-23T19:55:00.000-04:00As a priest its intersting and promising to see ho...As a priest its intersting and promising to see how and why the Cardinals voted for Ratzinger. One, they did not beleive his nationality was relevent to a papacy. Two, they did not believe that his age (78) was relevent. Three, they did not believe that his not ever serving as a parish priest was an impediment. Four, (by not electing an italian) the Cardinals Broke a 490 year old tradition. First broken in 1978 with John Paul II. In sum, the Cardinals broke tradition, and ignored other issues to elect Benedict XVI. Their rational was that they did this for the good of the church. If Cardinals can do this in Rome why can't we priest do this to secure the future of the church?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1114131185620187652005-04-21T20:53:00.000-04:002005-04-21T20:53:00.000-04:00Wouldn't it be because of ST Benedict?Wouldn't it be because of ST Benedict?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1114040487881341302005-04-20T19:41:00.000-04:002005-04-20T19:41:00.000-04:00Anonymous,If you don't mind, allow me to answer th...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>If you don't mind, allow me to answer this question. Pope Benedict XVI is very busy and will not be able to get to this blog immediately (if ever). When a new Pope is elected, he gets to choose for himself a new name, just as Simon took on the new name Peter when called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ.<BR/><BR/>Some have said that Joseph Ratzinger chose the name Benedict XVI to honor the Pope of the early 20th century, Benedict XV. You can read more about that <A HREF="http://thepopeblog.blogspot.com/2005/04/why-pope-chose-benedict.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397294112157881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1114039213941404132005-04-20T19:20:00.000-04:002005-04-20T19:20:00.000-04:00hello POPE BENIDICT XVI...Can I ask you something....hello POPE BENIDICT XVI...Can I ask you something...How did you get your name?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1114003030173428632005-04-20T09:17:00.000-04:002005-04-20T09:17:00.000-04:00I feel Cardinal Lustiger would've made a much bett...I feel Cardinal Lustiger would've made a much better pope. He truly bridges the gap between faiths and takes a much more liberal stand on the "problem" issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113986077720754322005-04-20T04:34:00.000-04:002005-04-20T04:34:00.000-04:00Donna:I read somewhere that His Holiness is going ...Donna:<BR/>I read somewhere that His Holiness is going to preach his Sunday homily (during his Inauguration Mass) in Latin. You might get a hold of that homily after Sunday I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113960175474441082005-04-19T21:22:00.000-04:002005-04-19T21:22:00.000-04:00I wish the new Pope well. I think he deserves a g...I wish the new Pope well. I think he deserves a grace period before we judge him one way or the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113954235771361232005-04-19T19:43:00.000-04:002005-04-19T19:43:00.000-04:00tagryn,Thank you very much. I will go search the ...tagryn,<BR/>Thank you very much. I will go search the sites you recommend.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>DonnaDonna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113953590650268082005-04-19T19:33:00.000-04:002005-04-19T19:33:00.000-04:00Donna,I believe his speech was made in Italian, so...Donna,<BR/><BR/>I believe his speech was made in Italian, so it may be a little difficult to find it in Latin. It may be translated into such by the Vatican news service; good places to keep an eye on for that are the Vatican web site (http://www.zenit.org/english/) and at Zenit (http://www.zenit.org/english/), which is where JPII's Rogito was available online in English and Latin.tagrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707772748537713419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113948178339389942005-04-19T18:02:00.000-04:002005-04-19T18:02:00.000-04:00So, Cardinal Ratzinger dies and goes to heaven, an...So, Cardinal Ratzinger dies and goes to heaven, and is waiting in line with two ther cardinals to see God, and to discuss theology with him. The first cardinal goes in, comes out a few minutes later, crying. "How could I have been so wrong?" he asks...<BR/><BR/>Second cardinal goes in, spends a few minutes with God, comes out crying: "How could I have been so wrong?" He says.<BR/><BR/>Cardinal Ratzinger goes in to talk to God. A few minutes later God comes out, crying: "How could I have been so wrong?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113947367234957792005-04-19T17:49:00.000-04:002005-04-19T17:49:00.000-04:00Truly it is sad that on this historic day there ar...Truly it is sad that on this historic day there are those that insist upon bringing out their axes to make critical comments about our new pope simply to promote their narrow agenda.<BR/> <BR/>I think that despite all the handicapping and the predictions, PBXVI will prove that the Lord continues to work through His Holy Church by having the office mold PBXVI, rather than the other way around.<BR/> <BR/>Also, remember that if PBXVI is blessed with the same sort of longevity as PJPII, this could be much more than a "transitional" papacy!<BR/> <BR/>Something not being mentioned that may become more important in the future is how PBXVI develops a relationship with the ordinary people of the church. That is, as Cardinal and before he was a tremendous scholar and a philosopher that was accustomed to and moved in relatively restricted circles. He is also very adept and comfortable with most of the Cardinals and the "interior workings" of the church. However as pope (especially following PJPII's legacy) he will now need to translate that into a more visible and accessible to the people persona.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113944438190797552005-04-19T17:00:00.000-04:002005-04-19T17:00:00.000-04:00Where can I find the new Pope's speech in Latin? ...Where can I find the new Pope's speech in Latin? I am a homeschooling mom and would like my daughter to translate it for class. <BR/>Thank you very much.<BR/><BR/>DonnaDonna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113943918465629552005-04-19T16:51:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:51:00.000-04:00Who's uncivilized? Who's calling the new pope a f...Who's uncivilized? Who's calling the new pope a fascist and a Nazi? Grow up, sport.palinurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544812460532266416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113943817519880622005-04-19T16:50:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:50:00.000-04:00Well, the people in Africa may not be as "educated...Well, the people in Africa may not be as "educated" as Anonymous, but fortunately for them, Faith is a gift of the Holy Spirit, not a gift from the Columbia University Board of Regents. If the Church was not offering these people something important, they would not be joining.<BR/><BR/>As to the other Anonymous comment, I think it is hard to argue that JPII was wildly popular, but totally irrelevant. He was not a performer, indeed, he could hardly talk for the last five years. Rather, he transmitted a message of truth and faith that was perceived as genuine and, yes, relevant, by people, not all of whom agreed with all of his message. It is because he was relevant, and because his message was relevant, that it has been attacked so strenuously by people like you anonymous ones, who know that he had a genuine effect on the culture, an effect that they opposed. <BR/><BR/>Well, sorry. What is past is prologue.palinurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544812460532266416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113943496186205022005-04-19T16:44:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:44:00.000-04:00Palinurus: just because you don't agree with what ...Palinurus: just because you don't agree with what i've said there is no cause to be uncivilised. I am not a coward and i simply chose to be anonymous because i was too lazy to register.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113943075847499502005-04-19T16:37:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:37:00.000-04:00Since when does 'popularity' mean relevance? If th...Since when does 'popularity' mean relevance? If the Church is so relevant why the empty churches and lack of vocations? The Church is not connecting with modern society - nothing could be more obvious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113942935168706192005-04-19T16:35:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:35:00.000-04:00The growth of the catholic faith in Africa is noth...The growth of the catholic faith in Africa is nothing new. Since the first Portuguese colonies were established in the 1500's the catholic church has sought to create a catholic community there because it is easier to convert desperate uneducated people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113942452451160862005-04-19T16:27:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:27:00.000-04:00And leave it to some coward to hide behind anonymi...And leave it to some coward to hide behind anonymity to defame the new pope. <BR/><BR/>Just for the record, his joining was forced, he never attended meetings, he asked that his name be struck from the rolls (a risky demand in itself), and when conscripted into the army at age 16, he deserted at the first opportunity. <BR/><BR/>And the Catholic Church doesn't run more AIDS hospitals than any institution in the world, right? Its racism must account for its booming growth in Africa.palinurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544812460532266416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113942046362126712005-04-19T16:20:00.001-04:002005-04-19T16:20:00.001-04:00Lol! I seriously doubt Ratzinger will give his ina...Lol! I seriously doubt Ratzinger will give his inauguration money to starving kids in Africa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113942030142856592005-04-19T16:20:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:20:00.000-04:00Yeah, I noticed that "anachronistic" fidelity to t...Yeah, I noticed that "anachronistic" fidelity to the Church Magisterium really hurt John Paul II. I mean, only two million people at his funeral and hundreds of million more watching on TV. Damn! If only he'd been more relevant!palinurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544812460532266416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113941034116615082005-04-19T16:03:00.000-04:002005-04-19T16:03:00.000-04:00Because, if we derive anything from the truth comm...Because, if we derive anything from the truth communicated to humanity by Christ, it's that the road to Heaven is paved with legalistic doctrinal hairsplitting, rather than some sort of clear and concise guidelines for Christian behavior.<BR/><BR/>Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113940388548524562005-04-19T15:53:00.000-04:002005-04-19T15:53:00.000-04:00katy;What has changed to make you get "out of here...katy;<BR/><BR/>What has changed to make you get "out of here".<BR/><BR/>Pope Benedict XVI doesn't seem that far off theologically from Pope John Paul II. Then suddenly you're willing to get out of the Church?<BR/><BR/>What is it in particular that makes you say that, when it doesn't look like things have changed that much (for now ...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113939514537623422005-04-19T15:38:00.000-04:002005-04-19T15:38:00.000-04:00Well, katy, you have your choice of about a thousa...Well, katy, you have your choice of about a thousand of them out there, and they would all be thrilled to take you along with them on the road to perdition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301402.post-1113939362268536982005-04-19T15:36:00.000-04:002005-04-19T15:36:00.000-04:00I'm out of here, with the first good-looking schis...I'm out of here, with the first good-looking schism that comes along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com