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| Mikhailoh | Apr 21 2008, 07:25 AM Post #26 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Not so. We need government. There is no question whether or not there will be one, of whatever sort. Participation in the Catholic church is voluntary. First you say I give the Pope passes on things I would not any other leader. You yourself said it was too soon to judge his record - now you want to find it wanting? Can't have it both ways. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| David Burton | Apr 21 2008, 08:00 PM Post #27 |
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Senior Carp
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I had been reading Joseph Ratzinger for years before he became our pope. It may seem blasphemous to say so, but I believe he is a better man in many respects for the job than his predecessor and it was miraculous that he was elected. He seems to have decided to preach Jesus Christ ahead of any other subject, and why shouldn’t he? It is refreshing to hear such things from our pope concerning a personal relationship with Our Lord. I wonder if he is aware, oh come on he must be, that the essentials of the Christian Faith are hotly political? We are all looking for the triumph of the Kingdom of Heaven which is at once a spiritual matter and a physical matter. In his dealings with others, though he would be peaceful about it and ecumenical to a point, he believes in a respect for differences of opinion and a continual search for Truth which will evade those who are too sure of themselves. It is rare to find such a satisfying read as one of Ratzinger’s pieces, not satisfying in that he always confirms what one wishes to hear but that he often makes one aware of matters in a fresh and incisive way. I wonder that if he comes across in other languages as well as he translates into English; that he says things with penetrating logic and zeal mixed as if they simply couldn’t be said any better? Inspired is truly what I have read and heard from him to date. May his pontificate be long and salutary. |
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