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A loyal reader alerted me to this news, which I found both surprising and heartening. I had no idea Gary Sinise was a convert, did you? Read on: Two priests were among more than a half-dozen Catholics in a group of 24 people awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal Dec. 10 by President George W. Bush.…

A faithful reader wanted to share this, anonymously: his own thoughts about the controversial cappa magna, worn by Cardinal Llovera. Take a look: It is not something we always recall, but the purpose of beautiful vestments, as Peter the Venerable reminded even Bernard of Clairvaux (and as Bernard admitted) is to remind the faithful not…

Tapped by Bosco Peters for this esteemed honor, I’m now going to pass it along, as per his rules. First, there’s the Mother of All Spiritual Blogs — the Mother Superior, in every sense — The Anchoress. Have you heard her podcasts? (Get thee to a nunnery? Please. Get thee to NPR, girl. Someone needs…

Well, ain’t this a kick in the head? I’m gobsmacked. And speechless. (But, of course: it was the feast of St. Nicholas. My stockings are now filled to overflowing.) Advent blessings, and heartfelt thanks, to one and all.
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