Comments on: New Pope http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/19/new-pope/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:47:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Paul Johnston http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/19/new-pope/#comment-4272 Paul Johnston Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:16:01 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1383#comment-4272 An inspired choice. I am elated. A real opportunity for the magisterium of the church to now include a broader coalition of voices in continuing the prudent legacy of John Paul II. Make no mistake Benedict the 16th, like his predecessor will always defend the true spirit of a faith relationship with Jesus Christ before defering to culturally inspired notions of individual rights and freedoms. Still, given what is described as a more consensual nature than John Paul II, orthodoxy may allow for greater participation among the body. An inspired choice. I am elated. A real opportunity for the magisterium of the church to now include a broader coalition of voices in continuing the prudent legacy of John Paul II.

Make no mistake Benedict the 16th, like his predecessor will always defend the true spirit of a faith relationship with Jesus Christ before defering to culturally inspired notions of individual rights and freedoms. Still, given what is described as a more consensual nature than John Paul II, orthodoxy may allow for greater participation among the body.

]]> By: Bene Diction http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/19/new-pope/#comment-4271 Bene Diction Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:21:35 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1383#comment-4271 Benedict and Benediction are such great words. Bring on the puns. I wasn't surprised the Cardinals elected a Catholic, I was surprised it took so long.;^) Benedict and Benediction are such great words.
Bring on the puns.

I wasn’t surprised the Cardinals elected a Catholic, I was surprised it took so long.;^)

]]> By: alicia http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/19/new-pope/#comment-4270 alicia Wed, 20 Apr 2005 04:29:56 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1383#comment-4270 What I don't understand is why the pundits seem so surprised that the Cardinals elected a Catholic for Pope. What I don’t understand is why the pundits seem so surprised that the Cardinals elected a Catholic for Pope.

]]> By: Mark Byron http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/04/19/new-pope/#comment-4269 Mark Byron Wed, 20 Apr 2005 03:45:19 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1383#comment-4269 It was a good choice. However, be prepared for some Benedict Ion puns heading your way. It was a good choice. However, be prepared for some Benedict Ion puns heading your way.

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