Benedict-ine Reactions

Blogging reactions to the papal visit:

The National Catholic Register has a great slideshow and lots of thoughts, you’ll like it. (Via)

Deacon Greg Kandra quotes USA today’s wholly positive take on the pope’s visit. Keep scrolling; Greg was at Yankees Stadium and has posted some terrific pictures and gives his take on the day.

The NYTimes Benedict Blog which had good writers but a rather clunky feel, has final thoughts. Liked this closer especially on the face of the pastor.

Brian Saint-Paul quotes The New York Daily News: He came, he spoke, he conquered

Hugh Hewitt says this nation of Zacchaeuses got a week-long tutorial on its blessings and its duties.

At Couric & Company blog: “Ben-eh-dee-toe! Ben-eh-dee-toe!”

In his “toughest market” the Boston Globe is very positive.

Terrific, don’t-miss commentary by Alejandro Bermudez.

Gayle Miller says There is nothing “interim” about this pope.

Domenico Bettinelli wants to know how blogs affected your appreciation of the papal visit.

Miss Kelly writes from her experience at Yankee Stadium. Did you see all the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist there? I did!

MCJ Bloghorn has an Episcopalian perspective.

Fr. James Martin A Surge of the Heart

Wizbang has caption contest winners

Cobb writes not specifically of Benedict but of lapsing.

Causa Nostrae Laetitiae has lots, keep scrolling.

My own ending piece – on Benedict being the last 20th century man.

Benedict kept repeating the loveliest of the Old Testament blessings: The Lord Bless you and Keep You/The Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace” – Deal Hudson writes on Benedict’s own face.

And some Dartmouth and MIT students get together and sing the blessing beautifully, here: