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The Deacon's Bench
Religion in the news — but not in newsrooms
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
I have to say this: in my nearly 27 years at CBS News, I found most of those I worked with to be respectful and appreciative of my faith. Some were curious about what I did, and what I believed. A few would pull me aside to ask me for prayers. Katie Couric used to…
A heavenly Sheen
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
For me, Fulton Sheen remains the gold standard for Catholic preaching — and his connection to the world of communications (notably, television) has always resonated with me. He also has a personal connection to my parish in Queens. In the 1960s, he’d sometimes drop by to preach — he was friends with a bishop in…
“Can’t wait to see what God’s got in mind for you”
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
This flick is sneaking into movie theaters this weekend — and it looks like something well worth checking out. It’s “Billy: The Early Years,” a biographical drama about the life of America’s most famous preacher. The New York Times has a piece today about how the movie got made. If you visit the movie’s website…
This autumn’s must-see movie?
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
The trailer for “The Soloist.” It looks mighty impressive — and sustains Robert Downey, Jr.’s remarkable comeback that began this summer with “The Iron Man” and continued with “Tropic Thunder.” Take a look:
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