The Catholic Church really knows how to do it up right.
I have goosebumps I tell ya. From the funeral, to the conclave, to the smoke, to the pealing bells, to the footage of thousands of people rushing to St. Peter's Square - the Catholic Church really knows how to put on a show.
I love the ceremony, the ritual, the consistency. It's what keeps me hooked to the Catholic Church even though I'm really a terrible Catholic. The incense, the holy water being thrown around, I love it all.
Pope Benedict XVI is our new leader. I have no idea what that means for the world. I've heard speculation that it might not be a good thing. I have no idea.
I have to say that my sick little mind was trying to imagine what was going on inside the conclave. What I pictured was a bunch of guys sitting around, smoking, having a glass of wine and shooting the breeze. Throwing some hay on the fire and getting ready for the big moment - the moment that the white smoke comes through the chimney. Man the bells! Get the vestments pressed and ready!
I love the ceremony, the ritual, the consistency. It's what keeps me hooked to the Catholic Church even though I'm really a terrible Catholic. The incense, the holy water being thrown around, I love it all.
Pope Benedict XVI is our new leader. I have no idea what that means for the world. I've heard speculation that it might not be a good thing. I have no idea.
I have to say that my sick little mind was trying to imagine what was going on inside the conclave. What I pictured was a bunch of guys sitting around, smoking, having a glass of wine and shooting the breeze. Throwing some hay on the fire and getting ready for the big moment - the moment that the white smoke comes through the chimney. Man the bells! Get the vestments pressed and ready!
posted by Grizzly Mama | 12:50
2 Comments:
Monica,
You made me smile with your post. Yes, we know how to put great shows and I LOVE IT too :-)
Thank you for visiting Fayrouz. I'm glad you appreciate my entry. With all of the mixed feelings I have about the Catholic church I still find an enormous amount of comfort in the sameness of it all. The smells, the sounds, the sights.
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