Pope of Rome to Step Down

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I went to a new church last night and I did think it was a little ironic that the reading was the above passage from Matthew, and then we got ashes on our foreheads and were exhorted to make the sign of the Cross when appropriate (some Lutherans think this is just a little too Papist, some are way into it).

The Lutherans here do not get ashed lest they look too Catholic, so the sign of thecross is definitely out. Last year my husband went to Mass with me in the morning and we went to his church's night service and got a lot of side eye for our ashes.

[shirley1929]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

The Lutherans here do not get ashed lest they look too Catholic, so the sign of thecross is definitely out. Last year my husband went to Mass with me in the morning and we went to his church's night service and got a lot of side eye for our ashes.

Very interesting! We're Catholic, but my youngest child goes to a Lutheran preschool...they got ashes in chapel that morning!?!

ETA: Did anyone see Saturday Night Live? Hilarious commercial about a financial company specializes in retiring Popes.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/457655#i4,p0,d2

[33girl]

Originally Posted by shirley1929

Very interesting! We're Catholic, but my youngest child goes to a Lutheran preschool...they got ashes in chapel that morning!?!
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There are 3 different kinds of Lutherans, and different degrees of...well...being "down" with some of the Catholic aspects in the Church. Obvi GP's hubby's church is at one end, and your little one's is at the other.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by 33girl

There are 3 different kinds of Lutherans, and different degrees of...well...being "down" with some of the Catholic aspects in the Church. Obvi GP's hubby's church is at one end, and your little one's is at the other.

I was about to say, it depended on what flavor of Lutheran one was. And there are something like 28 different Lutheran denominations in the US, though only 3 or 4 big ones.

On a different note, related to this thread, I read that the Conclave might start earlier then is current Vatican law. I wonder if they will just ignore the law, or if the Pope will change it and then the new pope change it back.

[shirley1929]

Originally Posted by 33girl

There are 3 different kinds of Lutherans, and different degrees of...well...being "down" with some of the Catholic aspects in the Church. Obvi GP's hubby's church is at one end, and your little one's is at the other.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

I was about to say, it depended on what flavor of Lutheran one was. And there are something like 28 different Lutheran denominations in the US, though only 3 or 4 big ones.

Where's that .jpg of "The More You Know" when you need it?! Thanks for the enlightenment - have learned a little bit about the Lutheran Church (at least the one the little ones have gone to!) but glad to know more. Our experience with it for the kids has been wonderful & seemingly similar enough, that has made it not confusing for the kids.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

On a different note, related to this thread, I read that the Conclave might start earlier then is current Vatican law. I wonder if they will just ignore the law, or if the Pope will change it and then the new pope change it back.

Hmm...I'll leave the conspiracy theories to others, but it seems something is afoot!

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by shirley1929

Where's that .jpg of "The More You Know" when you need it?! Thanks for the enlightenment - have learned a little bit about the Lutheran Church (at least the one the little ones have gone to!) but glad to know more. Our experience with it for the kids has been wonderful & seemingly similar enough, that has made it not confusing for the kids.

Your kids are probably either in an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America school or a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod one.Never heard of WELS running schools.

Hmm...I'll leave the conspiracy theories to others, but it seems something is afoot!

Actually it has to do with timing. If they started the 15-20 days after the sede vacante, then they will be coming dangerously close to Holy Week. Since at least part of the purpose for the wait was to let the Cardinals get there after receiving notice of the Conclave, it makes sense to start the Conclave when the sede vacante starts since this isn't an unexpected event. But since the Pope hasn't resigned in 600 years, there is no procedure for this in canon law.

[shirley1929]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Your kids are probably either in an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America school or a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod one.Never heard of WELS running schools.

Just looked it up to be sure...ELCA. Interestingly, my older child went to a daycare/preschool in another part of town that was Lutheran. ELCA as well.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Actually it has to do with timing. If they started the 15-20 days after the sede vacante, then they will be coming dangerously close to Holy Week. Since at least part of the purpose for the wait was to let the Cardinals get there after receiving notice of the Conclave, it makes sense to start the Conclave when the sede vacante starts since this isn't an unexpected event. But since the Pope hasn't resigned in 600 years, there is no procedure for this in canon law.

Makes sense.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Your kids are probably either in an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America school or a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod one.Never heard of WELS running schools.

I'm married to a WELS guy from a really WELS family and they have schools. My husband went to one for K-12, with his high school being a preparatory school.