Election wrap-up:
We noted the Democratic victory; but the fact that neither referenda went as we had hoped.
"But"? At least they were relieved of the strain of appearing non-partisan.
The Death Penalty reinstatement passed by a wide margin of favor; and the Marriage Amendment by a smaller margin – but still it passed. We tried to come to terms with all of this and what it might mean and how we might respond.
All without leaving their cocoon.
We spent the remainder of the meeting discussing the plight of our brothers in Madison.
Who had to play at Sunday Mass a recorded homily by their bishop on the marriage amendment. Without commenting themselves. Or, presumably, making faces or gestures.
We debated making contact and offering our assistance. Finally we agreed that while it would be inappropriate to do anything publicly or even as a group; we decided that we would call a few of the priests to ask what they are thinking and feeling, and if there might be any way in which we could be of assistance.
Either they decided to surreptitiously make these contacts, or the meaning of we changed in the course of a single sentence.
We noted the Democratic victory; but the fact that neither referenda went as we had hoped.
ReplyDeleteI guess it's pretty clear that basic Latin is no longer de rigeur for these intellectual giants, either, the difference between singular and plural being so elusive...
This might rather reflect modern liturgical influences.
ReplyDeleteThe various hymnals we have at St. Al's and other sources say "sins of the world" in the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei). Not long ago I pointed out that our choir sings "sin" rather than "sins". It means the same thing, I was assured, and they were free to substitute one for the other.
Take that a step further and who are a bunch of dead Romans to tell our priests what's Latin?
This might rather reflect modern liturgical influences.
ReplyDeleteNaw... I think it's just because they think saying the word "referenda" makes them sound brilliant when, in fact, it merely reveals them as pretentious pedants.
(Note to priests: please do not confuse the word "pendants" with the word "pederasts." Two entirely different etymologies—neither, fortunately, being Latin. We don't need yet another "Witch Hunt" subcommittee to take up your precious time. Thanks.)
Sorry. My bad. Parens should read:
ReplyDelete(Note to priests: please do not confuse the word "pedants" with the word "pederasts." Two entirely different etymologies—neither, fortunately, being Latin. We don't need yet another "Witch Hunt" subcommittee to take up your precious time. Thanks.)
Maybe they just don't always read their minutes.
ReplyDeleteStill, seeing priests accused of pedantry is now a pleasant surprise.