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What’s it feel like to be denied communion? — UPDATED
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Douglas Kmiec knows, and has posted this account of a day he’d rather forget: It was time for Communion. Notwithstanding the indictment of the homily, I did not think of myself as unworthy of receipt of the sacrament–at least no more so than pre-Obama endorsement. Communion in the Catholic tradition is indeed sacred. We believe…
A prayer in the morning
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
It’s another spectacular September morning in New York City. And I can’t think of a better way to start the day than with this song of praise. Morning, all.
Making your choice: Catholic voting guides
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
A number of thoughtful and carefully prepared resources are now available online to help Catholics discern which lever to pull this November. The folks at EWTN have added another page to their expansive website: a link to resources on voter education. It includes audio, video, programming from the channel, along with links to books, including…
Now I lay me down to sleep…
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
…but first, a little compline, courtesy The Anchoress. By this time, in a monastery, the Great Silence has commenced. A few retreatants may be in the guest house dining room, one solitary light flickering, as they pour another cup of decaf from the bottomless pot and whisper confidences or share impressions and wonder aloud if…
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