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Sarah Palin’s Catholic roots–UPDATED
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Multiple sources say John McCain’s running mate was baptized Catholic, but after that it gets murky. One blogger put it this way: Like most Pentecostal denominations, going all the way back to the Azusa Revival a century ago, the Assemblies of God ordains women as pastors. Palin, born a Catholic, left a denomination that denied…
Where were you in ’88?
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Twenty years ago this week, a young man was about to drop everything and give his life to God. You can hear his account of that vocation journey right here, via NPR. If you find that tantalizing, you can read more about it in this terrific book.
Homily for August 31, 2008: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
You really have to feel for St. Peter. A couple weeks ago, we encountered him climbing out of a boat during a storm, trying to walk on water. He floundered, and Jesus had to rescue him. Then, last week, he ended up with a job he never sought. Jesus gave him the keys to the…
Department of Shameless Begging
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Like what you see here? Well, wander over to the 2008 Blogger’s Choice Awards and put in your two cents (or two clicks) and let them know. Your Humble Blogger is nominated in the category of Best Religion Blog. If I win — fat chance — I promise to thank you in my acceptance speech.
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