Patrick & Matthew Archbold  ·  Published since 2005 Thursday, 12 November 2026

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Minority Report

We Laugh Because We Believe

Set in two inks Black for the argument. Red for everything the Church already answered.

My Name is Luca

Perusing the varied reactions to the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, I believe that some early awards are due. The winner here really outdid himself.
The award for best actor in an un-supportive role is Bishop Luca Brandolini, a member of the liturgy commission of the Italian bishops’ conference.

“I can’t fight back the tears. This is the saddest moment in my life as a man, priest and bishop,”
…
“It’s a day of mourning, not just for me but for the many people who worked for the Second Vatican Council. A reform for which many people worked, with great sacrifice and only inspired by the desire to renew the Church, has now been cancelled.” [source]

I must say that after reading Bishop Brandolini’s reaction, I broke out in tears too. Tears of laughter. Not to be overlooked though is the runner-up, perennial favorite Father Tom Reese S.J. of the Woodstock Theological Center at Washington’s Georgetown University.

“Where there are groups that want it, it’s going to be a real pain in the neck for the pastor. He’s going to be pressured to do it.” [source]

Man, I love these guys! This is going to be a fun two months leading up to September 14th. Then the real fireworks will begin.

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