A Lesson For Catholic Politicians

[Anna]

From Hillaire Belloc's first campaign address for Parliament in 1906:

"Gentlemen, I am a Catholic. As far as possible, I go to Mass every day. This [taking a rosary out of his pocket] is a rosary. So far as possible I kneel down and tell these beads every day. If you reject me on account of my religion, I shall thank God that He has spared me the indignity of being your representative."

After a shocked pause, Belloc was cheered to the rafters.

(He later won the election).

[phatcatholic]

if only there were more like him in this world.....

[foundsheep]

Amen.

[Jake Huether]

That's sweet!

[God Conquers]

I posted this a few months ago. I LOVE IT!!!!! He is THE MAN! And this is BRITISH politics.... whew, I pray that I would have his guts.

[Jesus' Little Bride]

Viva le Belloc!

[Dave]

All American politicians who call themselves Christians, not just Catholic ones, could take a cue from Belloc.

Edited January 28, 2004 by Dave

[jmjtina]

From Hillaire Belloc's first campaign address for Parliament in 1906:

"Gentlemen, I am a Catholic. As far as possible, I go to Mass every day. This [taking a rosary out of his pocket] is a rosary. So far as possible I kneel down and tell these beads every day. If you reject me on account of my religion, I shall thank God that He has spared me the indignity of being your representative."

After a shocked pause, Belloc was cheered to the rafters.

(He later won the election).

That is one of the most coolest thing I've ever read about him! :D

[Lounge Daddy]

Oh, wow :D That's amesome.

Viva le Belloc!

Jesus' Little Bride... well said! :lol:

[Ellenita]

We could do with a few more like him in Parliament today!