tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post5413609606296971162..comments2024-03-23T09:59:53.293+00:00Comments on LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW: Prepare to be scared....very scaredRichard Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-6491941160857173462013-10-15T12:24:10.277+01:002013-10-15T12:24:10.277+01:00The Pope knelt down to wash the feet of the prison...The Pope knelt down to wash the feet of the prisoners on Holy Thursday. Lyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-66205595384030760232013-10-14T18:02:28.003+01:002013-10-14T18:02:28.003+01:00Dear Aged parent,
If by "sarcastic disdain&q...Dear Aged parent,<br /><br />If by "sarcastic disdain" you mean my comment, then such disdain was not meant. I simply do not believe the letter to be genuine but rather something published by a person unhappy with Pope Francis.<br /><br />The reasons I believe the letter to be a fabrication are (a) why on earth would someone publish such a personal letter? (b) As I mentioned, had Francis actually received such a letter, it is likely he would have responded (especially when the writer claims some personal knowledge of the Pope) - and, the author would most likely have shared that response (having so readily shared the letter).<br /><br />Time may well prove me wrong, but I do not believe this letter to be genuine.parepidemoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416012601568784997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-19326527282485336682013-10-14T16:10:25.658+01:002013-10-14T16:10:25.658+01:00Some of the dismissive comments I'm reading in...Some of the dismissive comments I'm reading in response to this post are a bit odd, to say the least. A woman writes to the Pope with love and charity, and yet concern, and her letter is held in sarcastic disdain by some commenters here. Weird.Aged parenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217229048176272954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-30970903145090547702013-10-14T14:50:26.691+01:002013-10-14T14:50:26.691+01:00Maybe he's got a knee problem? I know a few f...Maybe he's got a knee problem? I know a few faithful Catholics who can't genuflect because of that!Squashed Sardinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00853923913857193315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-83608386828935453192013-10-13T17:11:51.629+01:002013-10-13T17:11:51.629+01:00As we know, the Pope is not shy about answering le...As we know, the Pope is not shy about answering letters seeking help. If this letter were true, Pope Francis would have most likely responded - and the author most likely have shared that the Pope had actually been in touch. This letter belongs in the dustbin.parepidemoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416012601568784997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-33038545811680242332013-10-13T16:12:17.509+01:002013-10-13T16:12:17.509+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Cliffsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405021835510775527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-40339960882450477982013-10-13T15:12:22.402+01:002013-10-13T15:12:22.402+01:00EnglishCatholic,
Be assured that he TBOR does not ...EnglishCatholic,<br />Be assured that he TBOR does not genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament: I have watched all his televised Masses on EWTN!<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />MichaelYE OLDE JARRA SCRIBEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368297651311397134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-55890676765692616642013-10-13T14:39:53.661+01:002013-10-13T14:39:53.661+01:00It is very sad if this is true. Does Pope Francis...It is very sad if this is true. Does Pope Francis not genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament? This is very disturbing if true.<br /><br />Here is my own call for a more inclusive and humble liturgy: http://english-catholic.blogspot.hk/2013/10/humble-and-inclusive-liturgy-in-spirit.htmlNonAngelusSedAnglushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670639454774198179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-37378130687474229832013-10-13T14:33:59.574+01:002013-10-13T14:33:59.574+01:00Richard,
Thank you for alerting us with this post ...Richard,<br />Thank you for alerting us with this post as regards to this present occupant to the Papacy! Yes, it is very scary indeed. However, it has only served to enforce and reaffirm my thoughts as to the Bishop of Rome!<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Michael.YE OLDE JARRA SCRIBEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368297651311397134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-44010015774223549942013-10-13T10:30:20.118+01:002013-10-13T10:30:20.118+01:00And, as the author of so much splendid poetry and ...And, as the author of so much splendid poetry and music, you are yourself absolutely trustworthy?Patriciushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906131174326742939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-27992681386954532872013-10-13T06:11:26.919+01:002013-10-13T06:11:26.919+01:00Mike you seem at pains to dismiss first hand testi...Mike you seem at pains to dismiss first hand testimony from an Argentine woman who married and relocated in Mexico...I have friends in both countries and they say she is impeccably trustworthy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-44607569109732777972013-10-13T00:04:21.555+01:002013-10-13T00:04:21.555+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Cliffsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405021835510775527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-10578564539826636292013-10-12T23:53:15.943+01:002013-10-12T23:53:15.943+01:00I couldn't get a good translation and my Spani...I couldn't get a good translation and my Spanish is poor (I went to original) but the writer seems simply to be expressing the dismay and anxiety of most orthodox Catholics at many things Pope Francis is doing and saying. The language of (the true) Catholicism is universal. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714204002726632689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-49947430184086017172013-10-12T22:40:38.664+01:002013-10-12T22:40:38.664+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Cliffsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405021835510775527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-69170274411717110672013-10-12T22:15:49.377+01:002013-10-12T22:15:49.377+01:00What a brave woman (and 9 children? Go on!!) and a...What a brave woman (and 9 children? Go on!!) and a fair letter, I think. Please God, I hope Pope Francis reads it. I hope he realises what he is doing and yes, I hope he is shocked and he will probably be saddened by it. A bit of tough love can do us the world of good!<br /><br />Also, we should never forget to follow her example. That is, we must pray for Pope Francis every day! Whenever we have a spare prayer going, let's offer it up for our dear Holy Father. <br /><br />All this talk about us having to wait and see and us being 'pleasantly surprised' in the end. Christ's message is actually not very complicated, in my opinion (as Fr Hugh Thwaites said, God would not have created a faith that only clever people could understand). Furthermore, it's all been worked out and written down for the Pope, so he just has to be faithful to existing teaching. It's not like the Pope has to play the system and then in the end, it all works out for the best. <br />Rhoslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974106206703455204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-72214901459841174032013-10-12T20:57:56.700+01:002013-10-12T20:57:56.700+01:00Sorry, but why is it scary exactly... Sorry, but why is it scary exactly... ACC92https://www.blogger.com/profile/15791032481648674961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-9634007801597951842013-10-12T20:22:17.948+01:002013-10-12T20:22:17.948+01:00i have read it and it is terrifying if true!!phili...i have read it and it is terrifying if true!!philip johnson.philipjohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128964006463059159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-36844598932771007942013-10-12T18:32:06.316+01:002013-10-12T18:32:06.316+01:00SIR, I READ IT AND IF TRUE, SCARIFYING!!!SIR, I READ IT AND IF TRUE, SCARIFYING!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com