Things have certainly been interesting so far. I've had my own list for quite some time, of course, but would you expect anything else? The next few months should prove entertaining to watch. Half the little darlings have been in to curry favour already, and the other half are determined to go it alone so that they need not credit anyone else for whatever success they might achieve. An interesting psychological test.

Still, Our Lord's plan is already returning fruit. Let us hope it will continue to make clear who remains loyal, and who has begun to lose enthusiasm for Our Lord's wisdom.