Challenging Prayers

I'm off to Houston Texas to worship at Our Lady of Walsingham--which is a little piece of England in the heart of the Lone Star state. They're lovely people and they've built a lovely church, and if you ever want the English experience without the nuisance of crossing the Atlantic you can always visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham on Shadyvilla Lane in Houston.



In the meantime, while thinking of  the damp lands and, I have to admit, feeling somewhat nostalgic for warm beer and cold food...I've happened on a new blog--a satirical look at life in England--especially the Church of England. I wonder if Humph might sign on as guest blogger... Go here if you're interested. The link was about a member of the Church of England General Synod who is unhappy that they begin their sessions with prayer. For those of you who find satire somewhat of a challenge, I should say that it is a joke.



What I love about the Ordinariate is that it is such an experiment. Who says the Catholic Church is stuck in the past, unable to change and dull? Suddenly this 84 year old Pope comes up with something  truly original, and yet consistent with the traditions of the Church down the ages. I hope the Ordinariate is a roaring success, and will keep you posted about the people I meet in Houston.