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Weighing “grave moral reasons” this election year
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Several days ago, I linked to a New York Times article about how the Catholic vote may be split this election year. This morning, two bishops — including my own — have responded in a Letter to the Editor: To the Editor: “Abortion Issue Again Dividing Catholic Votes” (front page, Sept. 17) says the bishops’…
Name that tune
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
I don’t know about you, but between the headlines and the plummeting value of my 401 (k), I could use a smile right about now. Hit it, gang! Enjoy. And if that’s not enough, there’s this, from the British version of “The Office”: Okay. Get back to work …
“Money is like sex, another gift from God that is frequently misused”
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Just in time for the next Great Depression, a Catholic author has published a book about using money wisely. From CNA: Many in our society view money as a “necessary evil.” Instead, entrepreneur and author, Frank Hanna explains, “money is a gift from God that is frequently abused because of our lack of understanding of…
St. Pio: “Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak…”
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Today marks the feast of St. Pio, Padre Pio — and the 40th anniversary of his death. Padre Pio has, in a remarkably short time, become one of the most popular and beloved saints in the Roman canon. Below is a beautiful prayer composed by the saint, to be recited after receiving the Eucharist. But…
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