tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post1342152795944503854..comments2023-12-16T16:17:43.886+00:00Comments on Fr Ray Blake's Blog: Rumours, rumoursFr Ray Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-88455679380030061012008-11-23T21:36:00.000+00:002008-11-23T21:36:00.000+00:00On the other hand the See of Westminster is sore i...On the other hand the See of Westminster is sore in need of a priest of the diocese. As the Good God works in mysterious ways it would come as no surprise to many in the Archdiocese should the Holy Father appoint Father Terence Phipps to this illustrious office. He would prove to be our Lord’s arm as well as the Popes man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-45178203396612826762008-11-23T19:28:00.000+00:002008-11-23T19:28:00.000+00:00Previous Popes of inferior abilities to the presen...Previous Popes of inferior abilities to the present excellent pontiff appointed such outstanding men as Manning, Vaughan, and Heenan. The Pope knows what he is doing, we can pray and trust in him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-18845835466620523282008-11-23T18:33:00.000+00:002008-11-23T18:33:00.000+00:00The criteria in the last paragraphs rules out all ...The criteria in the last paragraphs rules out all of them.Sadie Vacantisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823532366874114366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-29553698470424016492008-11-23T17:00:00.000+00:002008-11-23T17:00:00.000+00:00On the other hand, Bishop Tartaglia would be a gre...On the other hand, Bishop Tartaglia would be a great bishop to have here in England. My guess is, though, he's destined to replace Archbishop Conti of Glasgow on his retirement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-1369242563101595582008-11-23T16:55:00.000+00:002008-11-23T16:55:00.000+00:00Whomoever Rome chooses as next Archbishop of Westm...Whomoever Rome chooses as next Archbishop of Westminster (and there doesn't seem to be much choice of candidates, frankly), I wonder if the red hat is not sometimes awarded prematurely.<BR/><BR/>I realise Westminster is the senior see of England & Wales, and all previous incumbents have been created cardinals, but I am thinking it is a personal honour, too, and can be read as a mark of esteem. <BR/><BR/>After all, there is precedent, even in relatively recent times. <BR/><BR/>It's just a thought.PeterHWrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734936083886678494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-41645167291546251832008-11-23T15:22:00.000+00:002008-11-23T15:22:00.000+00:00I checked out the website of the Diocese of Paisle...I checked out the website of the Diocese of Paisley, and was impressed by the simple, straightforward language used by the Bishop, in his talks, homilies, and the pdf files in the Liturgy section. He isn't afraid to stress the need for confession (sic) and to lay down rules for reception of the eucharist. I remember kissing Bishop Black's ring as a child,(I was baptised and received 1st cofession and communion in this diocese - and return to see my family (when not busy colonising London) and what I read makes me think his successor is a worthy and thoughtful bishop -conservative in the best possible way - and a person who is detached enough to offer a fresh approach should he be translated to E&W. He refers frequently to the Pope's teaching as the basis for his pronouncements, and is on record as being willing to accommodate the EF mass (although to my knowledge nowhere in Paisley offers it at present - but that is possibly down to the diffidence of individual priests, and may change with encouragement). Paisley has areas of spiritual and economic deprivation which parallel those in any major UK city, and the Bishop sees Catholic education as a key weapon in fighting these. I note he was elevated to Paisley by the current Pope. I recommend looking at the website. Compared with other diocesan websites, it speaks volumes about his priorities.Dillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205740584849200357noreply@blogger.com