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I just saw this over at Jesus Goes to Disney World — a terrific ad that should be a challenge to all of us. What are you doing with your life???

One of the more remarkable undertakings of recent years — a complete edition of the Bible, written by hand, and “illuminated,” is nearing completion. And a gallery in Baltimore is putting some of the extraordinary handiwork on display. From the Baltimore Sun: At a time when books can be written and distributed to millions by…

With all the buzz about Timothy Dolan these days, Rocco has taken a moment to put his episcopal career in context. He points to several key homilies, including this stem-winder, from Washington DC’s Red Mass in 2007: Summer, 2002, and I have the joy of being with over a million young people from around the…

Last week, the New York Times posted an item about the church putting a new emphasis on indulgences. This morning, in a followup, it’s posted online a debate about the meaning and significance of the same subject. Among those weighing in is John Allen: Some Catholics today see the comeback in indulgences as part of…

That could be the title of the window below, which adorns the sacristy of a church here in Queens: You can read the story behind it right here.

By now, you’ve probably heard reports that the Speaker of the House is planning to meet with Pope Benedict. As of right now, it’s unconfirmed. The Washington Post — the source for the story — reports: If working on NATO matters is not for you, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is leading a delegation to…

Rocco passes along this tidbit, from a highly regarded reporter in Rome: The announcement should arrive shortly. And it regards the name of the successor of the Cardinal-Archbishop of New York, Edward Michael Egan. According to leaks collected by Il Riformista, Benedict XVI has decided on Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee. Among other names who…

I stumbled on this inspiring story of a deacon in Florida Catholic, which focuses on his ministry as part of the diocese’s annual fundraising appeal: Now-Deacon Walt Skinner served his church as a youth minister for many years, but that wasn’t enough. “I always felt there was something more God was calling me to do,”…

You may remember the sad story of Deacon Adam Crowe, who died suddenly, just a few months before his scheduled ordination to the priesthood. A reader alerted me to this touching tribute from a local paper in upstate New York: Deacon Adam Crowe was counting the days until his ordination as priest. “But God had…

Just because. I like the song and this video, and I suspect more people need to hear its message — especially now. Enjoy. Because you are loved!
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