AmericanPapist Comments
I have wondered why such things do not happen more often. Bishops' schedules are so publicized and their staffs are so small as to be frequently non-existent during their absence.
One more cross for a fine man, this.
Yes, Thomas. Your comment about things not going well for those who steal sacred articles made me think of an Indiana Jones movie. Something awful may be happening to those thives even as we speak:)
This demonstrates the wisdom of having a commercial grade VAULT at the Chancery Office where the Bishop can safely store the patrimony of the Diocese.
Saint Dismas, ora pro nobis.
Saint Anthony, ora pro nobis.
Those theives better be watching out for St. Whoopas.
"Things don't go well for those who steal sacred articles."
Those thieves must not have seen "Raiders of the Lost Ark" or "The Last Crusade".
Let's pray that their consciences get pricked enough to do the right thing.
How low can some people get?
The ever effervescent Diogenes deserves to be quoted in his entirety today:
When burglars broke into the residence of Archbishop John Nienstedt and stole irreplaceable ecclesiastical treasures, police first commented on how well the crime had been planned. The burglars seemed to know just where to go, police observed, and how to break through extra-thick window glass without attracting attention.
But after consulting with archdiocesan officials, police spokesmen changed their story. There is no indication that this was the work of professionals, let alone an inside job, police now maintain. "It's more than likely our regular, run-of-the-mill thief."
Sure. You bet. The sort of "run-of-the-mill" thief who consults ecclesiastical calendars, and knows when the archbishop and his staff will be traveling to Rome. The sort of "run-of-the-mill" thief who takes an interest in pectoral crosses and pallium pins-- and, what's more, knows where they are kept.
GW-'St. Whoopas'...good one!
I hope these thieves' hands burn!
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