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The Deacon's Bench
Illuminating the Bible
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deacon greg kandra
One of the more remarkable undertakings of recent years — a complete edition of the Bible, written by hand, and “illuminated,” is nearing completion. And a gallery in Baltimore is putting some of the extraordinary handiwork on display. From the Baltimore Sun: At a time when books can be written and distributed to millions by…
Go ahead. Watch this and try not to cry. I dare you.
By
deacon greg kandra
Over at New Advent, Kevin Knight has linked to this neat story, about the origins of some of the most familiar and popular Muppet characters. But for me, the hidden gem is at the bottom, where the post offers a video from the memorial service for Jim Henson. It’s poignant and charming and sweet and…
Plucked
By
deacon greg kandra
Ah, memories … A former colleague from my days at CBS has penned this little reminiscence of life at the Eye Web. A snip: What had been the finest broadcast news organization has devolved into what employess there describe as the most disorganized and least motivated place to work in any of the network news…
“Only Jack Benny could top Sheen’s ability to deliver a punch line”
By
deacon greg kandra
A cheerful wave of the deacon’s stole to Doc Mac, who reminds us that today marks a little milestone in broadcast history, when Fulton Sheen made his TV debut. The good doctor quotes one writer who described the archbishop’s appeal thusly: He was elegant, elevated, relaxed, often very funny. Only Jack Benny could top Sheen’s…
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