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Thanksgiving and the power of gratitude
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John W. Kennedy
Another Thanksgiving is here – and another opportunity to express gratitude for all God has given us. While, in reality, everyday we’re alive offers that same opportunity, it’s good to have a day (actually a glorious four-day weekend for many) dedicated to reminding us to grateful. Besides being “right,” research shows being grateful is actually…
New book: The Holy Face of Manoppello shows the same Man as the Shroud of Turin
By
John W. Kennedy
In his new book The Face of God: The Rediscovery of the True Face of Jesus (Ignatius Press), Vatican reporter Paul Badde (whose previous three books include Maria of Guadalupe: Shaper of History, Shaper of Hearts, Jerusalem, Jerusalem and The Heavenly City) reports on a personal journey that he believes also has great meaning for…
New book: Pope Benedict XVI understands why clergy sex abuse scandals would cause some Catholics to leave the Church. Plus, the Pontiff’s thoughts on condoms to fight AIDS, Pope Pius XII & the Holocaust and under what conditions he’d consider resigning
By
John W. Kennedy
German Catholic journalist Peter Seewald has landed the ultimate interview. His in-depth conversion with Pope Benedict XVI is the subject of the new book Light of the World: The Pope, the Church, and the Sign of the Times due out tomorrow. Among the highlights being reported in the media: * The Pope understands why the…
As Thanksgiving nears, the Hungerthon reminds us to be grateful — and to give back
By
John W. Kennedy
I had the good pleasure recently to speak with Bill Ayres, the executive director of WhyHunger. (This Bill Ayres is not to be confused with the controversial college professor/1960’s anti-war radical.) Our primary topic was this year’s radio Hungerthon, an annual multi-channel event that provides the bulk of the funding for his organization’s aid programs.…
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