What do Susan Boyle and Bishop Robert Morlino of the Diocese of Madison, WI, have in common? You may recall Ms. Boyle, the dowdy and plump woman from the United Kingdom whose first apprearance, when she sang "I Dreamed a Dream", on the UK version of "American Idol" spread like wildfire on YouTube. She became an overnight sensation.
Bishop Morlino, who looks and sings nothing like Susan Boyle, is the leader of the Diocese of Madison, WI - a small diocese in the midwest. He is perceived by some as being blunt and outspoken, as well as being very conservative when it comes to doctrine and politics.
A few days ago, I came across Bishop Morlino's most recent article from the Catholic Herald, the diocesan newspaper. It is an incredible article that provides a thoughtful response to those who view Sen. Kennedy having a funeral Mass as a scandal.
After adding a post about the article on this humble blog, I alerted a friend that is a major player in the Catholic "blogoshpere" about Bishop Morlino's amazing reflection. Well, Bishop Morlino's article has struck a national chord. Posts about the article have made it on The Deacon's Bench, Whispers in the Loggia and the Boston Globe website. My friend alerted me that Bishop Morlino's article has really been catching on and thanked me. It is the good Bishop that deserves the gratitude for penning such an amazingly pastoral article. All I did was share it.
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