Day: March 10, 2013
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How a Lutheran Cardinal-Elector Might Vote
I received an email recently that rocked me to the core, first with laughter, and then with much more seriousness. It came from a Roman Catholic friend, inviting me to share “what a ‘Lutheran elector’ would be looking for in the next pope.” Is there some cardinal, anxious to hear a word from faithful voices…
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Liturgical Views of the Papabili: Cardinal Marc Ouellet
Ouellet has emphasized liturgical form, devoting considerable resources to preparing celebrations that are beautiful and well executed. Nothing is improvised or left to spontaneity. His concern that liturgy be beautiful and well done means that he can become quite meticulous and fussy.
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Liturgical Views of the Papabili: Cardinal André Vingt-Trois
The ars celebrandi at Notre-Dame is solemn, but not sumptuous, ample without falling into the trap of ceremonial overkill. When he presides, the Cardinal avoids projecting of his personality and never adopts the manner of a talk-show host; he relates to the liturgy with sobriety and great discretion.