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“Doubt can be a bond as powerful as certainty”
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
The movie version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Doubt” is opening later this fall,and the first trailer is now up for viewing. The play, set in 1964, tells the provocative story of a priest suspected of sexual impropriety, and the nun — played in the film by Meryl Streep — determined to destroy him. For…
Forever Youngstown: new deacons for Ohio
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
With the end of summer, something else is beginning: a new crop of deacons flourishing in Youngstown, Ohio. I haven’t seen any ordination pics yet — Buckeyes, send them my way! — but the Catholic Exponent had a preview a couple weeks back: Bishop George Murry, S.J., will ordain seven men on Sept. 6 at…
Quote of the day
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
“Did we just get the Miracle Whip account?” — ad executive in Mad Men last night, when he spots a Catholic priest in the office. Right now, there’s just no better drama on television, and the subtle but striking depiction of early 1960’s Catholicism (Brooklyn variety) makes it even more compelling. And if the priest…
Prayer in time of sorrow
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
What could be better on a Monday morning than prayer with The Anchoress? Give a listen to her lovely new podcast feature right here. My humble contribution to the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows can be found here. And Sunday’s homily focused on the feast as well.
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