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The Deacon's Bench
Sounds a lot like deacons
By
jmcgee
“In many ways, we are told to be separated…you are religious or you are practical. But why can’t we be one person? The seen and the unseen — we manifest both. Most indigenous shamans don’t give up their day job. They understand they need to be grounded in the material world. It’s not about working…
Homily for July 25, 2010: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
By
jmcgee
Outside Jerusalem, you can visit an unusual church that could be one of the most important – and most overlooked – in the world. It’s a little off the beaten path. Unlike most churches in the Holy Land, this one doesn’t pay tribute to a saint, or honor a miraculous event. This one pays tribute…
Oceanographer, heathen, deacon
By
jmcgee
A local paper in Maryland has thrown the spotlight on a couple of newly ordained deacons in the Archdiocese of Washington. A snip: David Divins, of Jesus the Divine Word parish in Huntingtown, did not always know he had a future as a deacon. In his 20s, he said, God was not an important part…
Why a priest should wear the collar
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jmcgee
How often do you see priests without collars? (Can you even tell?) Why should they wear them? I stumbled on this compelling explanation. (Full disclosure: It was written by two priests. I know one of them, Fr. Gerald Murray, who’s been on a guest on “Currents” a time or two). Take a look, and share…
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