What a clunky, disaster of a mass that was. I think I’m going to go grab a chalice of scotch. Eduardo M. Peñalver is president of Seattle University. The views expressed in this piece are his own and do not represent the views of Seattle University. Also by this author Embrace the Discomfort Get Commonweal’s latest, delivered twice weekly. Email address Recommended for you A Presidential Smash and Grab By The Editors May 21, 2026 ‘As an Emerald Is Green’ By Ellen Wayland-Smith May 25, 2026 ‘The Real Thing’ By Anthony Domestico May 19, 2026
