Today, “two religions (Catholicism and baseball) collide.” - Express

I was fortunate enough to attend today’s Papal Mass at new Nationals Park.  It’s not terribly relevant to this blog, but you may find the photos enjoyable.   

Stan Kasten was there, checking things out around the park.  Metro did alright.  I’m not giving out gold stars or anything, but they moved the crowd of 46 thousand plus to and from the park without a total collapse.  It wasn’t pretty and it wasn’t quick, but it worked.

Security was thorough, as expected.  Restroom and food lines were incredibly long.  It was pretty strange to see our baseball stadium morphed into a religious place.  Corporate signs were covered with American flags and plain colors.  The Red Porch and Red Loft were covered too.  The cherry blossoms in left field are beautiful right now. 

The ceremony was nice.  Did you know Placido Domingo was going to perform? I sure didn’t; what a treat.  He was phenomenal.

I heard rave reviews about the park from many people.  I got caught as an amateur tour guide for awhile after telling one person how to get to the Diamond Club.  As a line formed around me for questions, I ducked out of this duty and tried to dissapear quickly.

The Pope entered and exited through the dugout.  I can only hope this brings our guys some divine help.  They sure need it.  Don’t worry — the Pope Mobile drove past the bullpen too.  I may or may not have said a quiet prayer for Chief’s fastball to return. 

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