Redeemer Radio<\/a> were there both taping me and spreading the word about their efforts. What struck me with particular force, since this was in my own back yard, was the image of the joint efforts of a lay-inspired and led committee, a lay-inspired and staffed radio station, and a lay-staffed Catholic bookstore leading the charge, with intelligence and energy, for evangelization and catechesis in this area…’<\/p>\nGood news, indeed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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