The Apostolic Constitution certainly is widely known! As we've been celebrating our Anglican Use liturgy in various churches and chapels - in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena - and as our students have been making a wonderful impression on those who see them, we're asked where we're from. When I say, 'Have you heard of the new Apostolic Constitution for former Anglicans...?' the response is always, 'Oh yes! So you're part of that?'
It's pretty exciting to be here in Rome at the very time it's announced, and to be able to be an example of what it's going to look like.
Today's our last day. We'll be celebrating Mass in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and the students have been preparing some music... probably the Viadana setting of the Mass. It'll be a beautiful conclusion to what has been an inspiring pilgrimage.
I might have time to post one more time before we leave tomorrow morning. And I have to say, it'll be nice to be back in San Antonio.
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Best wishes for pleasnat journey back.
Father:
Rumors have begun flying among the pundits that perhaps one or two of the first Personal Ordinaries would be given the status of Cardinal. That seems utterly wild speculation on the part of some, but I expect it is true that a Priest Ordinary would be eligible to be a Priest Cardinal with the Pope granting a dispensation from the requirement of them being ordained a bishop. It does seem as though it would be a grand gesture by the Pope in showing his generosity towards the movement, in that they would then have a voice in electing the Pope's successor. Any thoughts?
It's my hope and prayer that the first Ordinary will be first and foremost a pastor, who will reflect the Holy Father's generosity. There will be an immense amount of practical work to be done, but more importantly will be the work of a sensitive shepherd to those who seek that unity desired by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Perhaps successive Ordinaries, in future generations, will receive the various honors which can come from the Church, but this first generation of Ordinaries must be missionaries first, I think.
Good answer!
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