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The Deacon's Bench
A Catholic, a Methodist and a Lutheran walk into a bar …
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
… and the result is doctrine! Two of the three faiths agreed on the doctrine of justification 10 years ago — the Methodists chimed in a few years later — and they’re planning to mark the anniversary with a prayer service tomorrow night. From CNA: Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist church leaders will mark the tenth…
Charities and the recession: “We’ve never seen anything like this”
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
If you want to know how the recession is hitting some charities, this item from the AP lays it out: For many social-service charities across America, the recession has delivered a staggering one-two punch. Sharp drops in donations and investment income have been coupled by soaring demand for their services. The casualties so far include…
Be it resolved: sisters matter
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
When was the last time the United States government paid tribute to a group of Catholic religious? It happened last week. Take a look.
Who’s a person?
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
There’s a growing movement to try and answer that question — and, just maybe, have an impact on abortion laws. From the Los Angeles Times: It is one of the enduring questions of religion and science, and lately of American politics: When does a fertilized egg become a person? Abortion foes, tired of a…
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