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Born again in Brooklyn: one Catholic’s return
By
deacon greg kandra
A writer in this weekend’s New York Times recounts her journey back to the church of her youth. I’m not quite sure what it is that captivates her about the Church since, as you read on, you discover that she disagrees with much of what it stands for. But take a look: About a decade…
What is faith?
By
deacon greg kandra
That’s the question posed by this item in the New York Times. It’s elicited over 1,000 responses so far. Care to weigh in?
“I hope he has the peace now he never had in his life”
By
deacon greg kandra
“I loved his music. His young voice was almost a miracle, his poise in retrospect eery, his joy, tempered by pain, often unbearably uplifting. He made the greatest music video of all time; and he made some of the greatest records of all time. He was everything our culture worships; and yet he was obviously…
“Voices of Glory” — and an incredible story
By
deacon greg kandra
Susan Boyle may have competition for Most Inspiring YouTube Performance. This comes from America’s Got Talent (the Yankee offshoot of the show that launched Boyle). Just watch and listen and feel the tears welling in your eyes. Consider this an early gift for Independence Day. (And, by the way, a grateful wave of the deacon’s…
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