Post World Youth Day

Came across a survey about the after affects of World Youth Day 2005 at the After Cologne blog (via Happy Catholic). Really interested to see the results of it. I know that I've felt and been a lot more involved in events across the Diocese and a lot more motivated to do things since WYD. And I know a few people who have done things or changed because of it.

Forward thinking...

So, I noticed the post over at Blogging the Catholic Church in the British Isles about the potential candidates for the next Archbishop of Westminster. Kind of interesting, but I've only heard of about six of the people on the list.

I'm not sure what I think about speculating on things like this. I followed all the stuff about the election of the Pope last year, and it wasn't an especially enriching process - more like depressing. When BXI was announced, the public response seemed to be based on his reputation in his previous post. My individual response certainly was. But I really liked his sermons at World Youth Day. And the more I read what he writes and says, the more I appreciate it (even though it is hard work).

New job

I love my new job!
I love my new job!
I love my new job!

Apologies for the total lack of anything over the past month. I've moved, I've started a new job, I've been doing lots of training and I spent a week in Wales. I've also had problems with my internet connection, which I've only resolved in the last couple of days. The bulk of my training is now over, so hopefully, I'll be getting into some kind of routine and keep up with what is happening elsewhere.

In the meantime, the latest Catholic Carnival is up at Luminous Miseries. I've noticed that 1dayin7 has had an idea for a UK Catholic Carnival, which sounds like a great idea.