Floral tributes in memory of "the people's lion".
Even Elton John has been moved by the tragedy, and is hastily scripting the lyrics of a new song, "Cecil in the Wind".
Accordingly, Pope Francis has agreed to fast-track the canonization of Cecil, so that it may offically be recognised that he has taken his place in Heaven, and is lying down with the lamb, as (almost) predicted in the Bible - you may look up Isaiah 11:6 for the correct prophecy.
Pope St Leo the Great
Lions have always been considered holy in the Catholic Church, and thirteen popes have been called Leo, starting with Pope St Leo I, who was canonized - he's the one who met Attila the Hun and persuaded him not to sack Rome. However, this is the first time that a lion has been proposed for canonization (it is said that one of the medieval popes canonized a hedgehog called Doris, but this is not completely authenticated).
Since his death Cecil has appeared in visions to several people, delivering an announcement from on high. Witnesses say that he uttered the sacred words "GRRR! GRRR!" So far this is message is not fully understood, and its interpretation may keep theologians busy for many years. Finally, it is expected that Cecil will become a patron saint of dentists, hygienists, anaesthetists and dental receptionists.
A young priest preaches at a requiem mass in memory of Cecil.
Oh dear. This is deja vu all over again for a poor misunderstood witch-queen-empress of Narnia.
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ReplyDeleteI am worried. You say that Cecil is "the most popular African since Nelson Mandela".
Do the BBC know this ???
Plus, you say that " . . . thirteen Popes have been called Leo, starting with Pope St Leo I . . ."
Who were the others ?
I should really have said "most popular *and saintly* African..."
ReplyDeleteNo idea about the other lion popes. I think number 1 was the mane one.
I wonder if Roarate Caeli will be doing a piece on this?
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ReplyDeleteThe final words issued by the dentist before he took the fatal shot were
"CECIL, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!"
Such a sad tale. But I guess the zebras don't see it in black and white.
ReplyDeleteBREAKING NEWS!!! Dentists are sadists - I knew that. Let the patients out into the jungle and if they catch you, they can do that root canal. I see a whole new business here. Celebrities, jungle, tranquilising darts, pain. All the fun of the fair! Anyway, Christians 1 Lions 0 - took a long time coming but we still lose on aggregate.
ReplyDeleteThe Vatican wants Cecil's Beastification first.
ReplyDeleteWho are they to judge?
DeleteYou may all jest ... but I learnt something here today: If you stuff a dead lion into a canon and fire it at a dentist, he's canonised. 'ee by gum gun.'
ReplyDeleteI think this distance learning is working, thank you OU
Why aren't politicians luvvies and library's parading around with placards saying Je suis Cecil! Of course in French this could mean that they were claiming to be an eyelash, (Je suis ce cil) but this sort of thing didn't stop them announcing to the world that they were proper Charlies a few weeks ago.
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