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The Deacon's Bench
An ending. And a beginning.
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Not long ago, I stumbled upon a letter from Thomas Merton, who offered this advice to a man who was thinking about a career change: I would say there is one basic idea that should be kept in mind in all the changes we make in life, whether of career or anything else. We should…
Promoting “respect, dialogue, friendship” in the media
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
The Vatican has issued its theme for the upcoming World Communications Day — traditionally marked on the Sunday before Pentecost, when the era of Christian communication began. From Zenit: The theme chosen by Benedict XVI for World Communications Day reflects the Pope’s confidence in the press and its possibilities, says a Vatican official. Archbishop Claudio…
Flash: Katie Couric didn’t interview Sarah Palin after all
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
It was Tina Fey. It had to be. That’s the only explanation. As one blogger put it: “Please, please make it stop.”
How do you solve a problem like acedia?
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
One of the best contemporary writers on the subject of monastic spirituality is now addressing one vexxing part of the spiritual life in a new book called “Acedia & Me.” She’s Kathleen Norris, and if the name sounds familiar, you may know her from her classic “The Cloister Walk,” one of my all-time favorites, and…
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