tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post5977038362366854552..comments2023-10-07T09:34:47.507-05:00Comments on Aggie Catholics: 10 Reasons Benedict's Resignation Is A Good ThingMarcelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-33064088771764211932013-02-12T07:29:51.677-06:002013-02-12T07:29:51.677-06:00You show proof of mastery of the situation. I hav...You show proof of mastery of the situation. I have enjoyed reading. Thanks!Love and peace internationalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709577520964642602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-28335395416942714112013-02-11T23:59:13.710-06:002013-02-11T23:59:13.710-06:00Resignation of popes is not d usual practice in d...Resignation of popes is not d usual practice in d Church for it seldom happens. St. Maximilian Mary Kolbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07441552336602855416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-73454933982159716092013-02-11T19:50:53.021-06:002013-02-11T19:50:53.021-06:00The lay and Benedictine faculty at my high school ...The lay and Benedictine faculty at my high school appreciated the Pope's interest in traditional Catholicism: Mass in Latin and a renewed focus on the Medieval scholars such as St. Anselm. <br /><br />At least to me, it appears that there is a paradox going on: as the Church brings a focus back to her roots, she is becoming stronger and more compelling for the next generation. It is my hope that our next Pope continues a scholarly approach towards the faith. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569641582918417070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-31097543990587919102013-02-11T17:13:38.163-06:002013-02-11T17:13:38.163-06:00The pope is over 80 yrs so cannot actually vote fo...The pope is over 80 yrs so cannot actually vote for his successor. But it is true he will be able to influence others in who he feels would be a capable servant.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615362579451383337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-24162671035033650522013-02-11T14:47:46.833-06:002013-02-11T14:47:46.833-06:00These aren't reasons.These aren't reasons.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238806748995607666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-54422326365733970322013-02-11T13:56:08.066-06:002013-02-11T13:56:08.066-06:00Epicus - as long as you attribute it to our blog a...Epicus - as long as you attribute it to our blog and give the link, then you are welcome to.<br /><br />Howard - that is what I was getting at. He won't have direct influence, but will have an indirect say in it.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-67430989852457654922013-02-11T13:31:53.922-06:002013-02-11T13:31:53.922-06:00I thought you were going to have as #1: "We ...I thought you were going to have as #1: "We will never see this hat again!"<br /><br />On a day like today, we could use a little humor!Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843514873861242426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-8084661550213051432013-02-11T12:59:59.399-06:002013-02-11T12:59:59.399-06:00I'd love to reblog this, with your permission,...I'd love to reblog this, with your permission, at thebackroomcatholic.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-61525761775452455442013-02-11T12:51:10.013-06:002013-02-11T12:51:10.013-06:00The Pope will move out of the Vatican and reside i...The Pope will move out of the Vatican and reside in Castel Gandolfo until the new Pope is elected. Therefore he will have no direct influence on the election of the new Pope. His influence resides in the Cardinals whom he has selected in that they probably reflect PB XI's values.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956255697038345367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-89612177147469257712013-02-11T12:40:11.725-06:002013-02-11T12:40:11.725-06:00This is a pretty amazing end to a pretty amazing c...This is a pretty amazing end to a pretty amazing career in the Church. <br /><br />I think it is a great thing for him to feel he has that option open to him, to retire and go onto something else in his life.<br /><br />So often, with high profile lifetime positions (Supreme Court Justices, Popes, dictators), people stay on way longer than they are physically and mentally able. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323871207793126503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-73933864392158309752013-02-11T11:28:01.210-06:002013-02-11T11:28:01.210-06:00I really appreciate your post as it was really har...I really appreciate your post as it was really hard to believe when I first heard it this morning. I think your points are well taken and help to shed some light on what feels pretty dark. Thanks!Mangia Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04983275919268971704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-74171947060796251772013-02-11T10:34:10.227-06:002013-02-11T10:34:10.227-06:00Benedict is too old to vote in a conclave (85), as...Benedict is too old to vote in a conclave (85), as Cardinal I think over 82 cannot vote, so he would not be allowed to participate.Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672810254075072214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-88348027185671387822013-02-11T10:29:52.530-06:002013-02-11T10:29:52.530-06:00He won't "officially" have a part in...He won't "officially" have a part in selecting his successor. But, he will influence the decision.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-60774695901003866482013-02-11T10:10:01.163-06:002013-02-11T10:10:01.163-06:00In the state of full liberty, what a great thing t...In the state of full liberty, what a great thing to teach. It's excellent. Molte grazie, B16!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-26379243364639497502013-02-11T10:03:03.618-06:002013-02-11T10:03:03.618-06:00The news says that the Pope mentioned he will not ...The news says that the Pope mentioned he will not be taking part in the selection of the next Pope. Is this faulty information? (referring to reason #7)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883381462193136683noreply@blogger.com