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St. Clare, TV’s patron
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jmcgee
August 11 is the feast of a familiar saint, Clare of Assisi. I know her well. We have a beautiful engraving of St. Clare hanging in the small chapel of the NET, where I work, and visitors are often surprised when I explain that she’s the patron saint of television. They stare at me blankly…
Grilling the deacon
By
jmcgee
For those who have nothing better to do: I’ve been invited to appear on Gus Lloyd’s radio show, “Seize the Day,” tomorrow morning, around 8. Topic: St. Lawrence. Bring marshmallows and weenies!
“Get Low”: Robert Duvall in a movie with a message
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jmcgee
The Academy Award-winning star popped up on “Currents” last week to talk about his new movie, and its undercurrent of faith.
The bishops and immigration: Kicanas speaks out
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jmcgee
The Bishop of Tucson, Gerald Kicanas, presides over a diocese that runs along the border with Mexico . He’s been vocal about immigration reform, and he gave an interview to “Currents” last week, just before the controversial new Arizona law took effect. He explains the USCCB’s stand on immigration quite clearly. Check it out, below.…
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