Several readers have alerted me to this superb profile of Thomas Merton, which aired last month on PBS. December 10th marks a twin anniversary: the 67th anniversary of Merton’s entrance into the Abbey of Gethsemane in Kentucky, and the 40th anniversary of his death. Check out the Merton clip and assorted links at the above…

“We declare, pronounce and define that the doctrine which asserts that the Blessed Virgin Mary, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God, and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, was preserved free from every stain of original sin is…

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. And if you find yourself in Queens next weekend, you might want to stop by my parish to hear great, truly great, holiday music. It’s our 25th annual Christmas concert: the first half is too haute to Handel (“Messiah,” you know), and the second is a collection…

Everyone else is cranking them out now — over two weeks before the Main Event (or, shall we say, Manger Event) — so why shouldn’t MCPF Stephen Colbert? This is priceless. From his recent TV special. Enjoy. The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c A Colbert Christmas: Another Christmas Song Colbert at ChristmasColbert Christmas…

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