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Give us this day our daily toast
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jmcgee
A former colleague from CBS News sent this my way, with the note: “You probably know about this. Someone sent it to me.” Actually, no. This is the first I’ve seen it. But if you visit this site, named “Jesustoasters.com”, you will find out all about the item which makes the images below. It’s only…
When the goal is God: NFL stars embracing faith
By
jmcgee
Hot on the heels of this piece about a devoutly religious NFL player, a reader sent me this item, from Sunday’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, all about faith and football: Adoring fans carried star safety Troy Polamalu on their shoulders — passing him off, one to another, as though they could live through his efforts. Such adulation…
What do you put before God?
By
jmcgee
Ask yourself that question after reading this item about Ramadan and Muslim NFL star Husain Abdullah (a grateful diaconal bow to Scott Dodge for this gem): NFL practices this time of year are designed for maximum sweat production. Coaches are trying to build up stamina and endurance. Players push themselves to the limit, in pursuit…
Deacon ordination invitations?
By
jmcgee
I got an email today from a reader asking a question that pops up from time to time in the deacon world: “Are you aware of any websites that have text for Diaconate Ordination invitations?” Actually…no. The question came up three years ago for my own ordination, and no one in the diocese had an…
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