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The Deacon's Bench
Deep snow, empty pews
By
jmcgee
“Snowmageddon” had a big impact on America’s churches — not just in the parking lot, but also in the collection basket: Oh, the weather outside has been frightful, meaning that fewer Catholics have braved a trek to their churches during a series of weekend winter snowstorms. This means in turn that the Sunday offertory revenue…
“We Are the World” for Haiti
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jmcgee
Here it is: the star-studded remake of the landmark hit, this one to raise funds for Haiti. How does it compare to the original, from 25 years ago? Check it out.
And thousands of Border Collies observe a moment of silence
By
jmcgee
This news left me feeling inexplicably saddened: Walter Fredrick Morrison, the man credited with inventing the Frisbee, has died. He was 90. Utah House Rep. Kay McIff, an attorney who represented Morrison in a royalties case, says Morrison died at his home in Monroe, Utah, on Tuesday. McIff is from Richfield, Morrison’s original hometown. “That…
Pope John Paul’s Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
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jmcgee
Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman, Blessed by the Most High! Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era, We join in your song of praise, to celebrate the Lord’s mercy, to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom and the full liberation of humanity. Hail Mary, lowly handmaid of…
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