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“I’m one of Christ’s biggest fans”
By
deacon greg kandra
This news might raise an eyebrow or two: arguably the greatest rock band in the world was, in fact, Christian to the core. Here’s the story, from CNS, via the National Catholic Reporter: British radio has broadcast an interview with John Lennon in which the late singer-composer claimed the Beatles were a Christian band that…
Speak! Your servant is listening!
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Where is Shaggy when we need him? Scooby would feel right at home with this crowd. Enjoy. A cheeerful h/t to The Journeyman Carpenter.
Ave Maria, one year later: “It’s impressive”
By
deacon greg kandra
It’s been a while since we heard any news about the “Catholic town” of Ave Maria in Florida. It’s been up and running for a little over a year now — and all indications are, it’s doing well, despite some setbacks and some less-than-enthusiastic press. This story comes from Naples News: Ambition has met reality…
Meet the new “Pope of the People”
By
deacon greg kandra
Benedict’s predecessor was known for being “the people’s pope,” but this report from Sydney suggests someone else may now be able to claim that title: The shy professor of theology turned cardinal, chief inquisitor and keeper of the Catholic faith has shown the first glimpse of a mass communicator in the making – one whose…
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