When the Pope Comes to the Party

[Ahimsa]

It’s hard not to notice when the Pope shows up. And you can sometimes say the same when he doesn’t. Last fall, Pope Benedict XVI was a notable no-show at a September ceremony to mark 20 years since John Paul II had hosted a groundbreaking gathering of world religious leaders in Assisi, Italy. Some viewed the Pope’s absence as a slap to those working for inter-faith dialogue, both inside and outside the Catholic Church,. On Sunday, however, Benedict will be center stage at the most lavish, and well-attended inter-religious ceremony of his papacy, organized by the same Sant’Egidio community that helped launch Assisi. What has changed? Why is Benedict marking 21 years since “the spirit of Assisi” was uncorked, after skipping out on the 20th anniversary?

 

[Leopard]

I don’t know. The Pope doesn’t ask me to approve his schedule.

 

[estesbob]

Perahaps he doesntt think it is big a deal as others do. He is wlecme at any party I throw however.

 

[Leopard]

He is wlecome at any party I throw however.

Me too. If he does come, however, I hope he will RSVP and tell how large his entourage will be. It would be embarassing to run out of Doritos and Old Style.

 

[estesbob]

Me too. If he does come, however, I hope he will RSVP and tell how large his entourage will be. It would be embarassing to run out of Doritos and Old Style.

Ill have to brush up on my Latin -hope he doesnt bring Father Sarducci

 

[PatienceAndLove]

Me too. If he does come, however, I hope he will RSVP and tell how large his entourage will be. It would be embarassing to run out of Doritos and Old Style.

I think it’d be more embarrassing to run out of Bratwurst and Chimay

 

[Leopard]

I think it’d be more embarrassing to run out of Bratwurst and Chimay

My liquor store doesn’t carry Chimay, but if that is what the Holy Father would want, I’d try to get some.

 

[danonwaveland]

Me too. If he does come, however, I hope he will RSVP and tell how large his entourage will be. It would be embarassing to run out of Doritos and Old Style.

Old Style is a good choice. I’ve had to switch from Miller Genuine Draft after learning about that San Francisco “event” that Miller sponsors.

Yeah, Old Style and some Mozart piano sonata CDs on the stereo. That’ll make B16 happy! God bless!

 

[nonsumd]

Pope Benedict is coming to the 21st when he didn’t come to the 20th anniversary of John Paul’s interfaith meeting at Assisi?

20 = 4 x 5: only one holy number, “4”

21 = 3 x 7: two holy numbers, “3” and “7” (i.e. “4” + “3”)

 

[estesbob]

Pope Benedict is coming to the 21st when he didn’t come to the 20th anniversary of John Paul’s interfaith meeting at Assisi?

20 = 4 x 5: only one holy number, “4”

21 = 3 x 7: two holy numbers, “3” and “7” (i.e. “4” + “3”)

Looks like sometng Louis Farakan would come up with.

 

[Ahimsa]

Pope Benedict is coming to the 21st when he didn’t come to the 20th anniversary of John Paul’s interfaith meeting at Assisi?

20 = 4 x 5: only one holy number, “4”

21 = 3 x 7: two holy numbers, “3” and “7” (i.e. “4” + “3”)

20 → 2 + 0 = 2
2 is not a holy number

21 → 2 + 1 =3
3 is a holy number