The Holy Hand Grenade strikes again!

We have decided, in the fullness of time, to award once again the prestigious Order of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch to a worthy individual. Today's victim, er, recipient, is Shawn Tribe, and his weblog, The New Liturgical Movement. In addition to being an excellent and informative weblog regarding Eastern and Western Liturgy, Mr. Tribe has posted a number of essays (either his own, or those of his contributors) which have both accurately and kindly presented Eastern liturgy and theology to Western readers. Additionally, he and his weblog are graced with an eirenic spirit, and a desire to avoid polemic, which are both rare and needed in these days.

For all these reasons then, let the Rite of Investiture be solemnly pronounced, let the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch be bestowed upon Mr. Tribe, and let his name be enrolled in the venerable and ancient Order of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.