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What’s his line? A classic Fulton Sheen moment
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jmcgee
As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Fulton Sheen today, I thought it would be fun to look back at a memorable performance that still, all these years later, is a delight. The TV star appeared on the old quiz show “What’s My Line?” and — well, see for yourself.
Out of great silence: silent monks sing!
By
jmcgee
An oldie but a goodie: here’s a seasonal favorite, a cleverly devised rendition of the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Enjoy.
The top 10 religion stories of ’09
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jmcgee
Time magazine’s Amy Sullivan has proposed her own list. Notre Dame is on the list — if you need to ask why, you haven’t been paying attention — and so are the Anglicans and Fr. Cutie. Check it out. It’s been an interesting year, to put it mildly.
Should the people choose their bishops?
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jmcgee
That’s the proposal of a priest-theologian from Ireland: The system to date has failed. I do not deny that Rome may bear some responsibility. But I would place the main responsibility on the fact that the Irish hierarchy has in effect produced a self-perpetuating mediocracy. Incompetence breeds incompetence. It is the bishops who, traditionally, propose…
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