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Baltimore and the Legionaries of Christ: an update
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
After weeks of sometimes high-profile controversy, it appears that the Archdiocese of Baltimore is cracking open the door to the Legionaries of Christ: Warned by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien that its closely held activities must become more transparent if they are to continue within the archdiocese, the controversial Catholic religious order Legionaries of Christ —…
Retreating with The Anchoress
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
After many weeks of planning, The Anchoress is doing something altogether original. For the next few days, she’s leading an online “retreat.” I’m delighted and humbled to say that she’s asked me to be a part of this innovative enterprise, so you may see me make an appearance or two over there. I encourage you…
It happened in Lubbock
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Marian apparitions and messages are not all that rare — although those that are formally approved by the Church are. One that has not received that approval happened 20 years ago in Texas. It had a powerful impact on the community. And a local paper takes a look back at the controversy surrounding the event:…
“Father Damien, I need your help…”
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Last month, it was reported that Blessed Damien would finally be named a saint. Another miracle, we were told, had been attributed to his intervention. Now the woman who received that miracle is at last telling her story. From the Associated Press: When cancer spread into her lungs, doctors told Audrey Toguchi she had six…
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