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The invaluable James Martin over at America has reminded us of something easily overlooked: Tim Russert was “an honorary Jesuit” who was educated by Jesuits, and spoke often at Jesuit commencements: Russert seemed to embody a certain ideal of Jesuit education: the working-class youth who, through hard work and faith, contributed to his family, to…

I heard that song the other day and it brought back happy memories of this delightful Pixar/Disney flick “A Bug’s Life.” The closing credits, with the out-takes and bloopers, are priceless. And the song is a Randy Newman gem. We only go ’round one time, near as I can tellIt’s the time of your life,…

Anyone who’s flown lately knows that we have a lot to pray about. “Dear God, please don’t let them cancel my flight.” “Heavenly Father, I pray my bag does not have to be checked and that I don’t have to pay the checked-bag fee…” “Jesus, I hope the bathroom doesn’t stink.” You get the idea.…

Last Sunday, after I preached about Tim Russert in my homily, several people came up to me after mass to tell me how much he meant to them. One woman took my hand and explained,”When I heard the news,” she said, “I just cried. It just made me so sad.” An older man made a…
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