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Those of us who know Mother Angelica from her television ministry might be surprised to learn that her first forays into evangelism began just like the apostles: with fishing. A reader sent me the following, from Fishing for History: One of the most amazing fishing tackle stories of all-time centers on a group of Franciscan…

For me, Fulton Sheen remains the gold standard for Catholic preaching — and his connection to the world of communications (notably, television) has always resonated with me. He also has a personal connection to my parish in Queens. In the 1960s, he’d sometimes drop by to preach — he was friends with a bishop in…

It may not be what you think. Or so it seems, according to this latest Gallup poll, which tracks what most Americans are concerned about. No wonder life issues and abortion aren’t getting much attention.

Some weeks back, I posted the dismaying news that a Saudi sheik considers Mickey Mouse “an agent of Satan.” Turns out it was all a terrible misunderstanding. (And, of course, it’s the media’s fault.) See the explanation below. And a tip of the mouse ears to Fr. Murphy.
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