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Laser monks!
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
A lot of us have heard of them. Now, the Today Show has profiled them. They are the Laser Monks, Cistercians in Wisconsin who have turned their ancient way of life into a rich resource for everything from coffee to computer supplies. Take a look. And a grateful Trappist bow to the Bloggin’ Salesian, Fr.…
This autumn’s must-see movie?
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
The trailer for “The Soloist.” It looks mighty impressive — and sustains Robert Downey, Jr.’s remarkable comeback that began this summer with “The Iron Man” and continued with “Tropic Thunder.” Take a look:
Leap of faith
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Well, now for something completely different. From Florida comes this unusual story about a priest who has his head in the clouds: There is a variation of a well-known proverb that reads: “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.” Obviously Father Gerard Critch, parochial vicar at Epiphany Cathedral, was unaware of…
In the spirit of St. Francis…
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
This has been making the rounds for a while, but with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi coming up this weekend, now seems a good time to revisit, reflect, and enjoy.
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