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Why Newt did it
By
deacon greg kandra
Time magazine has what I think may be the first in-depth look at Newt Gingrich’s recent conversion. From the magazine: Visitors to the Basilica of the National Shrine in northeast Washington often do a double take when they see Newt Gingrich and his familiar shock of white hair slip into a pew for the noon…
Pitino: forgiven, or fired?
By
deacon greg kandra
The scandal swirling around one of college basketball’s most celebrated coaches — and a Catholic, at that — has raised questions about morality and forgiveness — along with more mundane things, like whether the man in question has violated the terms of his contract. This, from the AP: Rick Pitino’s personal failings should be forgiven…
Maddening
By
deacon greg kandra
Our long national nightmare is almost over. “Mad Men” returns tonight at 10. What started for me as a guilty pleasure two summers ago has become as addictive as nicotine and as intoxicating as a Bloody Mary. It also happens to be sensationally good TV, with a look and sensibility that are swanky and eerily…
“Scenes From A Parish”
By
deacon greg kandra
I was contacted recently about possibly promoting this film, and I have to say: it looks remarkable. Thoughtful. Revealing. And utterly truthful. It will be shown on PBS later this year. See for yourself, and take a look at the trailer below. And you can visit the director’s website for more info.
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