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Several emails have come about my thoughts on Bp. Strickland and on the USCCB meeting.

Bp. Strickland.  It is clear by now that he was given “special treatment”, and not in a good way.  The timing of this before the Bishops Meeting was too close to be anything other than a part of the maneuver.  This is a manifestation of a growing antinomianism, which will continue to cause confusion and divisions as people who are groping for understanding choose sides.  He will weather the storm and his case will be talked about for a very long time.  I would not be surprise if, after a rest, he doesn’t wind up speaking at a lot of conferences.

Churchy news, USCCB okay.  Yes, I pulled up the video of yesterday’s plenary session and skipped around with a fast setting.  I pity those guys having to sit through these meetings, except for those who wanted to be bishops.  Interesting to me was the vote on solidarity with the the Church in England and Wales about a petition that John Henry Newman be named Doctor of the Church. Less interesting: shuffling one diocese to another province on the deck, proposals and talking about talking under the guise of “mission”. I was slightly edified by them praying the Our Father, which harked to the Apostles themselves. I saw some men whom I greatly respect (as men).  It was nice to see my old friend Archbp. Sample (with a beard!).  I didn’t recognize many… which I guess is good.  I spotted one in particular who stomped on my heart. Bp. Cozzens gave an update on the “Eucharistic Renewal” efforts (it all seems very complicated). Bp. Paprocki mentioned that during their Eucharistic Congress one of impressive things was the huge number of people who wanted to go to confession, so many that they put out a call for more priests to help. (If they were to ask me, I’d say, get rid of Communion in the hand, turn the altars around, clear the sanctuary, put in Communion rails, preach about the Eucharist, preach about and schedule confessions, see what happens.) There was discussion of catechism and catechists… good. Now we need action, not talk.  As I have been saying: know your Faith.  Review!  Deepen!

Chessy news, yay!  In St. Louis 9th seed Roy Robson really outdid himself and won the Rapid part of the Rapid and Blitz.  Blitz starts today and the fortunes of many could turn.  Yesterday, my guy Wesley struggled in a couple of games and then came back like a champ against the leader Robson, whom he defeated in the last game of the Rapid.  Right now, Robson is on top followed by Fabi, MVL, Alireza and Nepo.  There is a 5-way tie for 3rd.  Only four points separate the top from the bottom of the standings so the Blitz rounds could overturn everything regarding the $40K prize.  Live games HERE – the boards, raw, no commentary.  Commentary is on YouTube live.