Pio Nono was the first modern celebrity pope. He also had a sly sense of humor to match his quick temper. Back in those days people still had the wit to tell when a pope was joking and when a pope had let his temper get away with him. Alas, we live in a frequently wit free age.
Thought for the Day
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
“Alas, we live in a frequently wit free age.” What a great line!
The pope is cast as just another talking head…
Question for the pope:
When the people who hate your organization and office want you to talk more (and many who love your organization and office want you to talk less) which do you think it is prudent to do?
A good reminder for us all:
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise. (Proverbs 10:19)