The Pope has passed away

€uroMeinke · 04-02-2005, 04:27 PM

I recall at one point he laid a lot of blame on the worlds ills on "atheism" - which I think, was a euphamism/synonym to him for communism. Still, replace that noun with a more familiar one, and it was hate speech pure and simple.

It will be interesting to see what the next Pope will bring.

AllyOops! · 04-02-2005, 05:37 PM

As a practicing Polish Roman Catholic, my heart, along with millions of other Catholics, is filled with such sadness. Today, I lit a candle for our Holy Pontiff, and I kept praying things would look up even when they took a turn for the worse. You always keep hoping.

Motorboat Cruiser, what kind and wonderful sentiments. I was truly touched by your words! He was, indeed, a truly remarkable emissary of God. It has always been a dream of mine to visit the Vatican and attend a Mass given by Pope John Paul II. I am so sorry that I never got that chance.

I try to be a good Catholic, although I may not always agree with certain beliefs my Religion holds. I was always in awe of the Pope, however. I remember growing up, and attending Private Catholic school, the Pope's friendly portrait always greeted me whether I was in Church, the school hallway, or the faculty office. And on a personal note, his smile always reminded me of my late Grandfather's. He just had that warm, welcoming expression on his face.

Now, in the please don't-let-me-go-to-hell department, did anybody happen to witness the Fr. Thomas Williams coverage on NBC? Two words: Sweet Lordy. Hotness in a Clerical Collar.

Father, please forgive me.

scaeagles · 04-02-2005, 06:24 PM

He was someone who inspired this non-Catholic in quite a few ways.

I remember when Sinead O'Conner ripped his picture up on SNL. I never quite understood that.

I was amazed at his effectiveness in assisting with the downfall of the Soviet Union. I think without him, Thatcher and Reagan have a much more difficult time.

MBC, good words, you wordsmith, you.

MickeyLumbo · 04-02-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

Now, in the please don't-let-me-go-to-hell department, did anybody happen to witness the Fr. Thomas Williams coverage on NBC? Two words: Sweet Lordy. Hotness in a Clerical Collar.

Father, please forgive me.

i hear ya, sister

MickeyD · 04-02-2005, 08:08 PM

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i hear ya, sister

In high school, we always called priests like that "Fr. Whatawaste".

AllyOops! · 04-02-2005, 10:16 PM

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In high school, we always called priests like that "Fr. Whatawaste".

In High School, one of my Religion instructors was Fr. Moore. Or, as I called him, Fr. "Gimmee Moore". I would always attend his Masses, and dreamily swoon. He was young and muscular, with a dark tan, and had piercing blue eyes. His nickname was "Clark Kent" because he looked exactly like Christopher Reeve in the Superman movies.

He was my first "grown-up" crush. I was so smitten that I almost joined the FISHING CLUB because he was head organizer. How romantic for us two, swept out to sea? Surely he would swoon right back when he saw me handle a tackle box ( and then proceed to stab myself to death with various, colorful hooks since I've never been fishing in my life

) When it came to Confession, I would avoid him at all costs. How could he fall in love with me if he knew all of my sins?

A schoolgirl crush on a Priest seems so taboo! I suffered from awful, awful guilt. A man of the Cloth is totally forbidden. There was absolutely no way I could ever entertain that thought without thinking I was a terrible person. Thornbirds much?

BarTopDancer~ I looked for pictures of Fr. Thomas Williams! If I find one, I'll post it for you, me & Mickey Lumbo!

I'm so sorry for derailing. I have been watching the Mass in honor of Pope John Paul II in the Dowtown Los Angeles Cathedral on KTLA, and catching whatever news I can. I'm sure there will be much more news at eleven o' clock.

Motorboat Cruiser · 04-02-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

I'm so sorry for derailing. I have been watching the Mass in honor of Pope John Paul II in the Dowtown Los Angeles Cathedral on KTLA, and catching whatever news I can. I'm sure there will be much more news at eleven o' clock.

CNN has PLENTY of coverage if you want more. I don't think they have covered anything else today.

MickeyLumbo · 04-02-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

In High School, one of my Religion instructors was Fr. Moore. Or, as I called him, Fr. "Gimmee Moore". .

Name · 04-02-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

When it came to Confession, I would avoid him at all costs. How could he fall in love with me if he knew all of my sins?

[Derail cont.]If the "sins" were juicy enough, you may have been doing him a favor, but that is just my state of mind right now.

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AllyOops! · 04-02-2005, 10:39 PM

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[Derail cont.]If the "sins" were juicy enough, you may have been doing him a favor, but that is just my state of mind right now.

[/derail]

HOLY COW! I lost my voice, so when I burst out laughing, it came out as a hacking, painful, and wheezy gasp!

I was way too much of a Goody Two Shoes, Name! Sigh. If only I knew better! This could have been me..

"Father Moore, it has been a week since my last Confession and these are my sins: I never say no and I'm a demon (but not in a evil, sacreligious kind of way) in the sack. I'm also a latchkey kid with tons of free time and free spirited parents. I'll leave on the schoolgirl uniform, but I'll switch out the crested loafers for stillettos. The klassy kind. With the clear heels!"

I have hit my newest low.

I have taken the Pope Tribute thread and turned into a lewd sex fantasy. I'm going to hell.

Thank you, Motorboat Cruiser! For the first time ever, I'll be switching off Law & Order (gulp!) for CNN!

And grabbing my Rosary. I need to say about 20 after this post.

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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	As a practicing Polish Roman Catholic, my heart, along with millions of other Catholics, is filled with such sadness. Today, I lit a candle for our Holy Pontiff, and I kept praying things would look up even when they took a turn for the worse. You always keep hoping. Motorboat Cruiser, what kind and wonderful sentiments. I was truly touched by your words! He was, indeed, a truly remarkable emissary of God. It has always been a dream of mine to visit the Vatican and attend a Mass given by Pope John Paul II. I am so sorry that I never got that chance. I try to be a good Catholic, although I may not always agree with certain beliefs my Religion holds. I was always in awe of the Pope, however. I remember growing up, and attending Private Catholic school, the Pope's friendly portrait always greeted me whether I was in Church, the school hallway, or the faculty office. And on a personal note, his smile always reminded me of my late Grandfather's. He just had that warm, welcoming expression on his face. Now, in the please don't-let-me-go-to-hell department, did anybody happen to witness the Fr. Thomas Williams coverage on NBC? Two words: Sweet Lordy. Hotness in a Clerical Collar. Father, please forgive me.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	He was someone who inspired this non-Catholic in quite a few ways. I remember when Sinead O'Conner ripped his picture up on SNL. I never quite understood that. I was amazed at his effectiveness in assisting with the downfall of the Soviet Union. I think without him, Thatcher and Reagan have a much more difficult time. MBC, good words, you wordsmith, you.
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