tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256165281863652253.post1624094759968368916..comments2023-10-24T07:38:47.024-07:00Comments on A Shepherd's Voice: Blessings at ChristmasA Shepherd's Voicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16743324067287303823noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256165281863652253.post-68721099282641185612009-12-25T17:11:08.319-08:002009-12-25T17:11:08.319-08:00And a Merry Christmas to you!
Many thanks and ble...And a Merry Christmas to you!<br /><br />Many thanks and blessings.<br /><br />Your borther in Christ,<br /><br />GibbonsGibbon in SFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256165281863652253.post-91025924985111116012009-12-25T15:49:19.643-08:002009-12-25T15:49:19.643-08:00A Catholic apologist said recently that "In t...A Catholic apologist said recently that "In the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, it is considered inappropriate for a layman to presume to offer blessings to a priest since the priest is the one who is supposed to offer blessings to the layman." But she didn't say if it was appropriate in the Roman Catholic tradition other than to say that "A Latin Catholic priest who sympathizes with the Eastern protocol" might be peeved. I hope you would not be offended if we say Merry Christmas Fr. Malloy (and Mr. Gibbons) for sharing your time and thoughts with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com