those who call yourselves catholics, what say you according to your holy spirit?
2007-12-09 16:00:12 · 8 answers · asked by David 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I say that the Holy Spirit selected Joseph Ratzinger to be Pope.
A Papal Conclave works like this:
+ A pope dies and is buried
+ The cardinals come to Rome for the conclave that will elect the new pope. The word conclave (Latin, *** + clavis, literally, "locked with the key") designates:
. • The place in a locked section of the Vatican where the cardinals elect a new pope.
. • The actual gathering of the cardinals.
+ The conclave begins 15 to 20 days after the pope's death.
+ The cardinals pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit during a Mass
+ The cardinals, sealed in the Sistine Chapel, vote every morning and afternoon.
+ A two-thirds majority plus one is required for election for the first 30 ballots. After that, a simple majority is required.
+ After each vote, they burn the ballots and add special chemicals to make the smoke white or black.
. • Black smoke means no new pope yet.
. • White smoke announces the election of a new pope.
+ The cardinals may elect any baptized male they wish. There have been occasions in the past where they have elected a layman. After their election, the layman has to be ordained priest and bishop.
+ They ask the one elected if he accepts. The moment he accepts, he is pope.
+ The pope chooses his “Papal” name.
+ Then the new pope is announced to the world.
For more information, see:
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/johnpaulii/transition/PapalConclaveCU.asp
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/JohnPaulII/transition/CNS.asp
With love in Christ.
2007-12-10 16:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benedict IS the Pope, and the Catholic Church IS the only church that Jesus ever personally founded, authorized, empowered, and eternally guaranteed, for the purpose of our salvation.
I know the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a friend of mine.
Who the H E L L are you?
2007-12-09 19:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Benedict XVI was elected Pope, I cried tears of joy. I heard he is a great theologian. They said that John Paul II was a holy man and they said Benedict is also a holy man. He speaks many languages. Among them English, French, German, Latin, Italian and Spanish. When we see him in papal audiences, he is truly a gift of God. We are lucky to have such a great pope. Long live the Pope!!!
2007-12-12 23:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by hope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter what "I" feel, personally.
As a Catholic, I assent to the guidance of the Holy Spirit to the CHURCH, which Christ promised safe against the powers of Hell.
The Holy Spirit guided the College of Cardinals, and since I trust in that guidance, that is all I need consider.
2007-12-09 16:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by MaH 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, David:
According to the visions of St Malachy, Pope Benedict is the correct pope, and there is only one more to follow.
When you break the Bible code, it will identify Antichrist, prove Jesus is the Messiah, and tell you the year the cosmic conflict is over. See http://abiblecode.tripod.com It also tells of the papal successions.
2007-12-09 16:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'll tell you quite honestly that on the day he was elected, I felt in my spirit a resounding "yes!".
I don't know if that means anything to you, but you did ask.
2007-12-09 16:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If I had been given the chance I would have voted for him. He is one of the great theologians of the Church and I admire his intellect as a Church scholar.
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
2007-12-09 16:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To be quite honest, judging by some of the candidates he is a blessing !
God bless,
JMJ
2007-12-09 17:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by BORED II 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋