Four New 'Aints - Did I Forget an "S"?

This week, the AP reported this:

"Pope Benedict XVI has canonised four new saints on the steps of St Peter's Basilica in Rome, the second such ceremony of his pontificate. The four saints included a Mexican bishop who suffered anti-clerical persecution and an Italian nun who pioneered women's schooling. Thousands of people attended the outdoor ceremony in Rome..."The Church rejoices in the four new saints," Benedict told the crowd. "May their example inspire us and their prayers obtain for us guidance and courage."

Oh yeah, and the AP reported this too:

"Saints fans here [in New Orleans] were just happy there was a plan to rebuild the Louisiana Superdome and bring back a sense of normality by watching a team they had always loved despite four decades of mostly losing seasons.

Next came the hiring of Sean Payton(1), who played up his credentials as a former Bill Parcells assistant but had no prior head coaching experience. His first big move was to urge the team to sign free agent quarterback Drew Brees(2), somewhat of a risk with Brees coming off throwing-shoulder surgery.

At the same time, no one could be sure how well Deuce McAllister(3) would come back from reconstructive knee surgery.

But if Payton could handle the job, and if Brees and McAllister came back healthy, this team had a chance to at least be competitive -- especially because the Saints were bound to get at least one immediate contributor with the No. 2 overall draft choice.

Ah, the draft. It seemed exceedingly wishful thinking to hope Houston would pass on Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush(4) and let the Saints have him, didn't it?"

All in all, I'd say its a win-win situation for everyone! Popery has 4 new peeps to pray to, and New Orleans has 4 new peeps to root for. If only every day could be a draft day! I do hope that Pope Ben and his staff did their homework for their new recruits...I would hate to see any prayers go unanswered, or poor folks suffer in purgatory any long than they have to. And ditto for Payton's guys. Afterall, the requirements are almost the same for both parties: 1. be brainwashed into thinking you are doing the right thing, and 2. have a miracle or two attributed to you. Payton and his team of Saints are well on their way....

So in closing - This week gave me four new 'Aints. As in, I 'Aint gonna pray to these guys either, no matter what potenate, or council, or general manager it is that's spouting the proclamation.

My prayers, guidance, and courage are reserved ONLY for the LORD, Jesus Christ!
I pray that yours are as well.

bro. Hank <