Thanks Tono
Just FYI, Francis of Assisi was quoting an Old Testament blessing, probably Exodus (off the top of my head. I'll find the reference later!)
I agree that it is a deep shame that the Roman and Orthodox Churches are moving farther apart, rather than closer together. For what it's worth, most of us, especially those of us who did not grow up Orthodox, were very happy, and not a little relieved, with the election of Pope Benedict.
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