Comments for The Papal Agenda at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:11:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2008/the-papal-agenda.html#comment-35 I just finished reading the Regensberg Lecture, and what strikes me is that the Holy Father, an accomplished academician, speaks and writes in the most accessible manner possible. His speech, far from being inflammatory towards Islam, calls all people of reason to reflect on the very grounding of reason, inasmuch as we can learn about ourselves and about the God who created us. His other writings, as you point out, Fr. Schall, call us to meet and experience the God-Become-Man. What a Pope! - Ken Hallenius Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:53:28 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2008/the-papal-agenda.html#comment-18 For those who knew him through the popular press, Ratzinger’s pontificate has been a surprise: not only a defender of orthodoxy, but a pastor engaged with the world. Casual observers must marvel at this pope’s erudition, where Weekly Audiences become seminars on Catholic fundamentals. Truly a man immersed in global history, his next encyclical is anticipated in uncertain times. For many, Benedict XVI’s elevation was a stop-gap phenomenon; no doubt a few would now declare ‘long may he reign!’ - S.M. MacLean Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:51:50 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2008/the-papal-agenda.html#comment-14 I confess to admiration of those who agree with my ideas and Father Schall does it best. I have been reading Cardinal Ratzinger for a long time. Everything Father Schall says about him is right on! - paulschulerjr@mac.com Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:49:22 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2008/the-papal-agenda.html#comment-11 Fr. Schall-- We are truly blessed as Catholics to have such a holy, intelligent, and approachable Pope in Benedict XVI. Thanks for such an insightful view as to how the Pope seems to be engaging the world. I just came across The Catholic Thing and will definitely add it to my weekly reading. As Mr. Royal mentions in the inaugural letter for this site, there is much good Catholic material online (as well as not so good). This site appears to be solidly in the former category. God bless - Steve Souza Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:43:51 +0100