This year's Synod of the Baptized, the first of many, is over. The many attendees left all fired up to work for change. The Old Baguette was there as were several of her church going buddies. We go to brunch together after Mass on Sunday. We meet together regularly to discuss the bible, books, and other stuff. We learn from each other as well as from the printed page, take a break for treats, and celebrate being friends. We rejoice and are glad.
The Archbishop wasn't at the Synod. We didn't miss his presence, but it's too bad he didn't hear Anthony Padovano wow us with his wisdom and wit. He didn't get the opportunity to brain storm with us about what structures need changing so that we can change -- for the better. Nope. He missed it all. Has he forgotten that he is baptized, too, and should be our friend, our buddy, just another Person of God? The Old Baguette would like to remind him of that reality.
Lovingly, of course.
What sort of changes are being discussed, asks the condemned to hell Lutheran. Hoping for some Catholic friends to help me shovel hot coals!
ReplyDeletePerhaps Archbishop Nienstedt should recall and pray in all humility the words of St. Augustine, one of the greatest bishops, Father and Doctor of the Western Church: "For You I Am a Bishop, With You I Am a Christian." Amazing how theologically profound prepositions can be!
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