Tomorrow morning, I get to meet Bishop of Toledo Leonard Blair, who is coming to Norwalk to dedicate the Norwalk Catholic School.
posted by Pro Ecclesia 10:19 PM
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A convert to the Catholic Church who became Catholic because of a belief in and devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. * A graduate of Baylor University and the University of Virginia School of Law. * Former Mayor of the Town of Columbia, Virginia. * Married with four children: two boys and two girls. * Primary interests include the Catholic Church, family, Early American History, and law/politics * Primary purpose of this blog is fostering enlightened discussion about the roles played by the institutions of religion, family, and state in our daily lives. * Under the protection of St. Thomas More, martyr, and patron of lawyers, judges, civil servants, politicians, statesmen, and large families (not to mention troubled marriages).
Thomas More, counselor of law and patron of statesmen, merry martyr and most human of saints:
Pray that, for the glory of God and in the pursuit of His justice, I may be able in argument, accurate in analysis, keen in study, correct in conclusion, loyal to clients, honest with all, courteous to adversaries, trustworthy with confidences, courageous in court. Sit with me at my desk and listen with me to my clients' tales. Read with me in my library and stand always beside me so that today I shall not, to win a point, lose my soul.
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Dear Scholar and Martyr, it was not the King of England but you who were the true Defender of the Faith. Like Christ unjustly condemned, neither promises nor threats could make you accept a civil ruler as head of the Christian Church.
Perfect in your honesty and love of truth, grant that lawyers and judges may imitate you and achieve true justice for all people. AMEN.
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Absolutely, kneel and kiss the ring!
Kiss the ring, also make sure you are pro-active and do it right away if this is a group thing. Don't mull around and see what others do. People usually take their cues on how to act in a situation from the most confident person there.
It's "His Excellency".
And, yes, you kneel and kiss the ring, assuming he's wearing one.
We're back. Surprisingly there was no "receiving line" or anything. It was all pretty informal, especially considering that a Bishop of the Church was the guest of honor.
Immediately following the prayer service in the church (Mass is later at the other parish), the Bishop and all the Early Childhood students went to the front of the school for a group photo. After the photos, people sort of scattered to go inside for refreshments.
Sarah and I remained outside speaking to some of the other parents. Bishop Blair approached on the sidewalk and offered his hand.
I responded "Your Excellency", genuflected, and kissed his ring. Bishop Blair responded "Thank you".
I introduced Sarah, and she says "Now what is it I'm supposed to do? I'm still unsure about the protocol." Honest question, if a little inopportune at that particular moment.
I responded, "You genuflect and kiss his ring". Sarah did so. Bishop Blair was very patient and gracious during the exchange.
A very nice man. And a solid, orthodox Bishop to boot.
Way to go!, Jay. I'm sure you edified some liberals by observing correct protocol. BTW, when's the lad's cast coming off?
He's supposed to go back to the doctor next week. If the wrist has healed enough, the cast may come off then.
Otherwise, it'll probably be another couple of weeks.
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