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Something fishy about Mother Angelica
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Those of us who know Mother Angelica from her television ministry might be surprised to learn that her first forays into evangelism began just like the apostles: with fishing. A reader sent me the following, from Fishing for History: One of the most amazing fishing tackle stories of all-time centers on a group of Franciscan…
Fatwah against Mickey Mouse called off!
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Some weeks back, I posted the dismaying news that a Saudi sheik considers Mickey Mouse “an agent of Satan.” Turns out it was all a terrible misunderstanding. (And, of course, it’s the media’s fault.) See the explanation below. And a tip of the mouse ears to Fr. Murphy.
“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…
Some brilliant financial advice
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Worried about these perilous times? A brother deacon sent me the following financial tip: If you had purchased $1,000 of Delta Air Lines stock one year ago, you would have $49 left. With Fannie Mae, you would have $2.50 left of the original $1,000. With AIG, you would have less than $15 left. But, if…
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