What?! In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Executive Committee needs YOUR help. It’s true! In this week’s action-packed episode of Monday Madness, Tim and Scott solicit the advice of the Lent Madness global viewing public, as they put out a request to help name some of the epic themed battles of the 2021 competition. To succeed in making your mark upon this year’s Saintly Smackdown, simply combine the ethos of professional wrestling with the ambiance of holy Lenten devotion in offering your suggestions. For consideration, add your ideas in the comments section.
They also share something of the structure of the 2021 bracket, including all-new quadrant names. If you’re worried about seeing the quadrants on a tiny bracket, you can get a giant bracket poster (for just $11!) just like the one Scott waves around in the video. Sounds like a lot of great content, right? Well, that’s not even all of it. You might have heard that the Saintly Scorecard is sold out, and that rumor is true. The good news is that Tim and Scott are here to tell you how you can get the scorecard on your favorite e-reader, tablet, or phone.
There’s more, but we need to keep you intrigued so you’ll watch the full episode.
This is here for social media sharing. Also, you can tape it up to your wall and throw darts at it, if you like.
well, i am not creative enough to come up with cool names for these “contests”, but with the names you guys mentioned I still don’t understand why Fred Rogers isn’t included. Talk about a Saint!
He may not be in a book, but why should that matter??
Can we lobby to have him included next year???
For the Theodora’s, the tumult of the Ted’s.
I agree with Linda! Are we allowed write-in saints? Please?
Nominationtide for 2022 will likely be open shortly after Easter; nominate your candidate!
Names for your match-ups:
Bar Buddies
Spiritual Spirits
Odious Odds
I can’t read our first “saint” – Cast…..?
Camillus de Lellis vs. Matthias
As a Catherine, I’m thrilled to offer the straightforward
CAT FIGHT
for that matchup.
For alliterative purposes, I propose
KICK ME, KATE.
Terrific choices!
Come At Me, Kate would also work
Arnulf of Metz vs. Vincent of Saragossa BATTLE OF THE BOOZE BROTHERS
Oh, Catherine! Love your suggestions! LOL
Camillus deLillus vs Matthias – Brawling Bettors
Probably too gentile for a smackdown theme, (oh, and copyright infringement)
but I like the simple Ted Talks for the Theodoras.
Arnulf vs Vincent – Impudent Imbibers
Attorney Tourney?
Attorney Tourney?
Feb. 19th’s matchup should surely be “Pro vs. Con”.
For Feb. 26th, perhaps “Theogony of defeat”?
Camellus (sp?) vs. Matthias
“Know when to hold ’em”
Did I hear there were gamblers in play?
But they’re sainted….how about
BETTER BETTORS’ BATTLE
Theodoras vie for Golden Fedora
Holy Inebriates
Wagering Wonders
Esquire Dogpile
Gamblers’ Gambol
theme title for Arnulf o Metz vs Vincent of Sargossa: Boozy Battle or Spirit(s)ual Smackdown
I don’t have access to the details, but if any of the matchups are between those known for their humility, this comes to mind:
RUMBLE OF THE HUMBLE
Liquor Locker for patron saints of beer and wine
FYI: Where it was locked up on ships and boats until you spliced the main brace
Church of the Epiphany Vacaville CA is planning to embrace Lent Madness during the daily morning prayer service. We have been using Less Feasts & etc but are going to set up an in-house competition in addition to touting the daily competition. We are on Facebook live at 8 am pst six days a week.
For Albert the Great and Leo the Great. The Great Debate.
Well done SEC. Your efforts to spread the word and express the Good News Gospel are wonderful
Maybe one of the quadrants can be called a “Love In”?
For the Theodora battle: TED Talk Takedown!
For tje Catherine battle: Catherine Cage Match!
For Delille vs. Jones, about “Firsters Fracas”?
I have 3 Saintly Scorecards that were not taken by church members. I am willing to mail them to anyone who is still wanting one. Just let me know!
For saintly wine v. beer: Pick your Poison
Love this!
Yikes! I thought it had been well established, each and every year that Fred Rogers is brought up again, that the person ha to be a saint in some recognized church establisment. Can we get over him?
No
Isn’t there some sort of rule about how long a person has been dead in order even to start the beatification process? I’m afraid I won’t live long enough to see Fred Rogers beatified–darn!
Keep trying, folks! (But be patient)
I think there should be an exception to Fred Rogers – he is a recognized saint in the eyes of millions of children and adults. Remember – WE are the church!
Holy Happy Hour (Arnulf/Vincent)
Courtroom Brawl (Jacopone v. Ives) – although being a lawyer seems like the least interesting fact about Jacopone. Wearing a saddle and crawling on all fours?
Cell block riot (Dunstan/Maryam)
I vote for Holy Happy Hour this well intoxicating!
Where can I write to ask permission to post Lent Madness daily emails (the day’s saintly information and voting links) on our church’s Facebook page? Or do you do that, and I can link it in Facebook to our page?
We post each battle to the Lent Madness Facebook page (in addition to our website and Twitter account) so feel free to share as needed!
For Evagrius vs. Euphrosyne I suggest Monk meets Monk,
and Isidora vs. Simeon “Fool”hardy fracas
No suggestions, I just wanted to say that I approve of alliteration. One guess why.
I propose Gamblers’ Gambit
Camillus v Matthias = Gamble-Geddon (gambling/casting lots)
Isadora v Simeon = Meeting of the Mindless
Joan of Arc v Catherine Booth = Saintly Soldier Skirmish
Arnulf vs. Vincent – Specters of Spirits
The “Meat Up” (the Catherines)
The Great Pie Debate – Simple Sim(e)on
Structural Debate – Arc vs. Booth
The BiggiEs – (Evagrius vs. Euphrosyne)
Albert v Leo – The Great Opposition
Catherine v Catherine – The Kate Cate-er-waul
Or just The Kate-er-waul
Evagrius v Euphrosyne – Skirmish-O-Solitaires
(or Hydrophobe Harangue — ‘Gee, Euph, how come we never see you down at the ole swimmin’ hole for a bath with the rest of us guys?’)
Camillus v Matthias – Camillus Takes It To The Matt
Isidora v Simeon – The Crazy-Like-A-Fox Fracas (or Feud)
Nino of Georgia (“Caucasian Iberia”) v Benedict the Moor is actually a super-unfortunate match up. Are you sure about that one? I’m sure the Saints can handle it, but can we…? (no, really)
March 10 Bologna vs Salami the battle of the sausage
February 24 Women’s Smack Down
Or Sausage Smackdown on March 10
Is there some way for Hermione vs. Melangell to refer to the Harry Potter books? Something about a Patronus???