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“The Anchoress” drops her veil
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
I’m sure there will be much buzzing about this in the blogosphere — it’s a slow news day, and people are getting tired of Jeremiah Wright, after all — but it seems one of the most mysterious (and eloquent) voices in the world of Magnificent Bloggery has finally revealed herself. Read here … and if…
Ascending
By
deacon greg kandra
From Bernard Deschler’s beautiful blog The Deacon’s Studio comes the stirring image at the left, his interpretation of The Ascension. Some words of wisdom: “In the Ascension the Savior did not lay aside the garment of flesh with which He had been clothed; for His human nature would be the pattern of the future glory…
Say hello to the Cistercians of Ireland
By
deacon greg kandra
I got a nice e-mail early today from Ireland — where, wonder of wonders, there is a group of Cistercian nuns maintaining their beautiful and holy way of life. And they are tiptoeing into the 21st century. They have a lovely website devoted to their abbey, St. Mary’s. And their vocations director, Sister Eleanor, has…
John Allen reveals the story behind the story
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
So much has already been written about Pope Benedict’s remarkable meeting with sex abuse victims — but this piece by John Allen tells the story behind the story. It’s just one more reason why Allen remains one of — if not the — best Vatican reporter on the planet. Take a look: Almost from the…
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