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The Deacon's Bench

A reader left a comment about this post, by noting: This reminds me of a great salutation at the start of the Mass, “Let us stand and greet our celebrant, Father Whachamacolit, by singing “Hail, Holy Queen.” Eyebrows leap up to the ceiling! 🙂 And, if anyone doesn’t know what a “spit-take” is, a fine…

You have to see it to believe it. Take a look.

A Prayer for the Nation Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord,…

A priest friend sent this my way: news that a local TV station has named a deacon as its “Queens Person of the Week.” Not only that, but the deacon in question is a classmate of mine, Arthur Griffin. Hail, King Arthur! It’s great to see a hardworking local boy get some attention — and…

A favorite video, and song, of Your Humble Blogger, from Josh Groban.  It never fails to move me. Remember: you are loved.  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Further proof that God calls everyone — and will use anyone, if we will only listen: Twelve years ago at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, a 17-year-old speedskating prodigy named Kirstin Holum was tapped for future greatness. When Holum placed sixth in the 3,000 meters – one of the most grueling disciplines in the women’s…

According to this press release, it’s the first time such a mass has been celebrated at America’s largest Catholic Church in nearly half a century: The Paulus Institute announced today that on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at 1 p.m., the fifth anniversary of inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI will be commemorated in the Great Upper…

“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…

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Denver Post looks at a growing trend: Catholics seeking Catholics for romance and, just maybe, marriage. A snip: Wanted: “Someone close to my age, fairly good looking and Catholic.” Christina Newman says her short list of requirements for a prospective suitor sounds shallow to her now. But one…

Like laughing yourself silly over…ripped paper? This made my day. Enjoy. H/T Sullivan.
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