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The write stuff, Catholic edition
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jmcgee
Recently, Elizabeth “The Anchoress” Scalia posted about attending a Catholic writer’s conference. Some of her (always interesting!) impressions can be found right here. But if you want to see more — and hear from The A herself! — check out this report that we did for “Currents.”
A Catholic wedding in 2010
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jmcgee
Some observations during this month of weddings… The elements are simple, really. A videographer, with lights, who roams around. A photographer. About 60 guests. A small bridal party involving a maid of honor, best man, flower girl. Sometimes, there may be others. “Pachabel’s Canon” is the default processional music. A “unity candle” is probably involved…
When an altar server marries
By
jmcgee
Well, not just any altar server. David James was the assistant moderator of the servers at my parish for nearly a decade — and did a superb job. (Before anyone asks: yes, we have a priest who acts as moderator for the kids, though it’s his assistant who does the heavy lifting of supervising schedules…
How can you be a better, holier commenter?
By
jmcgee
Well, for starters, check out Matthew Warner’s suggestions in the National Catholic Register. He makes some very good points.
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