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“Celibates are not consecrated refrigerators”
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deacon greg kandra
Priest, deacons and seminarians who attended a conference last month at Steubenville, Ohio got an earful on living a holy life — especially when it comes to celibacy: The main address Monday night was given by Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, an Irish Sister of St. Clare, who has an international ministry to priests and bishops.…
A controversial public figure joins the Church — and it’s not Tony Blair
By
deacon greg kandra
Just when you thought you’d heard it all, along comes a surprising conversion story that illustrates, once again, the wonders God can work. The subject: one-time Marxist President of Nicaragua (now President once again), Daniel Ortega: Ortega took office again as President of Nicaragua in January 2007, but before participating in any official protocol upon…
What we pray for today
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
The folks over at New Advent found this wonderful prayer, from Archbishop John Carroll, courtesy Fr. Z. It bears reading, and re-reading. You can find the whole thing at Fr. Z’s website, but here’s an excerpt: We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted,…
Homily for July 4, 2007: Independence Day
By
deacon greg kandra
Sunday, when I mentioned to Fr. Anthony that I’d be off today, and would attend this mass, he asked me if I’d like to preach, because he thought it more appropriate that an American preach on the Fourth of July. I was touched, but I almost think it would actually be more appropriate for Fr.…
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