Some Synodal Comedy... then the grownups take stock

First, some mirth:

In the great field hospital of the Church @Pontifex transferred Synod of Bishops out of ICU & into general wing! He has revived the Synod!
— Thomas Rosica (@FatherRosica) October 19, 2014

Post Synodal Reflection: What Is a Catholic Family? Was any family ever more irregular than the one from Nazareth? http://t.co/2AGD4mA2oD
— Thomas Rosica (@FatherRosica) October 19, 2014

And more, in a light-hearted vein:

As for me, I’m still Catholic, my kids are still straight, I’ve never felt happier as a Christian and I now feel a little less lonely. I’ve friends, it seems, at the highest level.

Still Catholic, just a little less lonely

Heh, heh. OK, now lets get serious:

Let us not forget that the center of gravity of the episcopal body is clearly conservative. The Pope has lost for the moment any room for maneuver despite his immense popularity. Since he is cunning, he will take the time to reflect and try to take control in another way.

"For Francis, a resounding defeat: Traditionalists have won a huge victory." | "Even in 2015, it's hard for Francis to go much beyond this without risking schism."