tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post7660486000755404562..comments2023-10-18T14:53:28.622+01:00Comments on Forest Murmurs: Habemus PapamFr Michael Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-40938019128847888052011-03-05T09:27:56.693+00:002011-03-05T09:27:56.693+00:00theological merchandise! And I thought the merchan...theological merchandise! And I thought the merchants were kicked out of the temple!<br /><br />Congratulations for get into the gamejconnornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-86150376878806194742010-01-14T18:42:30.920+00:002010-01-14T18:42:30.920+00:00Stephen, thanks for your comment and for explainin...Stephen, thanks for your comment and for explaining the quick ending. I had thought that there would be some kind of bargaining between the players for the position of Pope. However it was great fun and I hope to play agin soon.Fr Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-17344391716751641352010-01-10T14:25:21.209+00:002010-01-10T14:25:21.209+00:00Gemoftheocean
I understand it was
Pope Sicola
...Gemoftheocean<br /><br />I understand it was <br /><br />Pope Sicola<br /><br />(try saying it with a soft drink in your hand)1569 Risingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-24124263179134143302010-01-05T04:35:36.839+00:002010-01-05T04:35:36.839+00:00What name did you take?
[I bet it wasn't &qu...What name did you take? <br /><br />[I bet it wasn't "Pope Bubba."gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-88265690896365769062010-01-04T16:55:40.753+00:002010-01-04T16:55:40.753+00:00As the author of the Vatican board game I am delig...As the author of the Vatican board game I am delighted that you all enjoyed playing it. The rather quick ending is part of the simulation in that conclaves are meant to be short(and they are) since the Church abhors a power vacuum at the top. I also have a new website dedicated to church history which is linked to the board game in that about 50% of the content on the cards can be searched. The site is at www.explorechurchhistory.com <br /><br />Best Wishes for enjoyable play, <br />Stephen HaliczerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072944472411751129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-24982012020901235782010-01-02T18:41:44.189+00:002010-01-02T18:41:44.189+00:00All Popes express surprise at their election so ob...All Popes express surprise at their election so obviously don't always know the secrets but are surely validly elected. But, they also apparently show reluctance to accept the post and have to be dragged to the throne in the Sistine Chapel before submitting. Reluctance does not appear to have been Fr B's reaction so maybe his election needs scrutiny?ScepticalBelievernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-11654032035435066662010-01-02T18:34:02.980+00:002010-01-02T18:34:02.980+00:00I think I`m beginning to regret mentioning this. M...I think I`m beginning to regret mentioning this. Maybe I should try Benediction and Te Deum next year a la Hermeneutic.Fr Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-23169068452843842032010-01-02T18:13:19.928+00:002010-01-02T18:13:19.928+00:00Quote: "I am happy to announce that I became ...Quote: "I am happy to announce that I became pope although I`m still mystified as to how it happened." <br /><br />On the box on the table, under 'Vatican' it states 'Unlock the secrets of how men become Pope.' If you are 'mystified' it would appear you have not unlocked the secrets. Therefore, is your election valid? <br /><br />I have heard of bishops being pope in their own diocese but have never head of a priest being pope in his own parish. An exciting new development. <br /><br />Forget about Avignon, let us start a papal court here in H and N. May I be the first to ask for an audience?Tu Es (Not) Petrusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-74804466764080897722010-01-02T16:46:33.918+00:002010-01-02T16:46:33.918+00:00Father, if thats what you are after wanting...well...Father, if thats what you are after wanting...well, you are Pope so are able impose a new rule. (Hang on to power is a good motto, much followed in many places.)Finian Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-55739187565700354652010-01-02T15:17:32.919+00:002010-01-02T15:17:32.919+00:00Father, Finian is of course correct. You cannot pl...Father, Finian is of course correct. You cannot play again, and must re-locate to Avignon immediately.I can see a great scandal brewing here - if many more people "win", then there will be an inexhaustible supply of Anti-Popes to take up residence with you in Avignon.<br /><br />A happy New Year to you, at least exile in Avignon will be warmer than here.1569 Risingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-43618077601097607682010-01-02T10:54:28.094+00:002010-01-02T10:54:28.094+00:00Finian, I`ve not read all the rules yet but is the...Finian, I`ve not read all the rules yet but is there one that says that if you win you can never play the game again?Fr Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-75246734326355430012010-01-02T10:10:25.361+00:002010-01-02T10:10:25.361+00:00Happy New Year Father.Happy New Year Father.madame evangelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993391171000966131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-41307682803224393372010-01-01T19:14:28.039+00:002010-01-01T19:14:28.039+00:00I am glad you enjoyed playing Vatican and were ele...I am glad you enjoyed playing Vatican and were elected Pope. I don't know who your friends were but if they were not clerics they would no be likely (even though eligible) to be elected. And why you be after looking forward "to having another try"? Popes are only elected once! Let your furture opponents be told that.Finian Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-43513818987702703992010-01-01T14:28:11.729+00:002010-01-01T14:28:11.729+00:00Don't worry, Father, as a representative of t...Don't worry, Father, as a representative of the Cameronist-Osbornite claque of imperialist-capitalist running dogs of revisionist reactionite anti-Trotskyist-Leninist-Brownite-Harpersonist Tabletistas, I shall arrange a second collection, enough to raise the ransom, which will be about £36-25. Maybe the Bishop will chip in with his 2/6?<br /><br />A Happy New Year to you and all Murmurers, far and near.1569 Risingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-28478803211679316332010-01-01T14:13:36.804+00:002010-01-01T14:13:36.804+00:00Thanks for reminding me how much I want to play th...Thanks for reminding me how much I want to play this, Father. I must remember to get one...!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605146531776846589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-40836644756190094362010-01-01T11:59:44.659+00:002010-01-01T11:59:44.659+00:00Happy New Year Father. I do hope your new status d...Happy New Year Father. I do hope your new status doesn't mean increased activity from the local guerrilla groups. We wouldn't want to have to ransom you from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Jesmond, or the Forest Hall Freedom Fighters.Seekernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-41587757296045978782010-01-01T11:28:05.652+00:002010-01-01T11:28:05.652+00:00Happy New Year to you too.
I am actually waiting ...Happy New Year to you too.<br /><br />I am actually waiting with bated breath to see how the new translation goes down... I can imagine some people from my former parish going completely haywire about the whole thing. I much prefer the new translation but I can envisage people going berserk.<br />Sadly(or rather happily) I won't be there to hear the cries of indignation and outrage.Emnoreply@blogger.com