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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Deacon Greg Kandra is our guest on this week's new episode of our #podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social. @deacongreg.bsky.social is an award-winning journalist, author, blogger, speaker, and retreat leader. Here's a clip:

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 21/09/2026

Remember when we had a robust vaccination program and people didn't get get measlesand die?

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 13/09/2026

I want speaker Johnson to explain how if the economy is doing so great that squares woth a 0% raise for the federal workers - especially considering that means a net pay decrease after inflation and health care premium increases.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 13/09/2026

Someone needs to remind speaker Johnson that the first 2 rounds of COVID checks were passed with a divided congress and Trump in the White House. Also we don't have increasing take home pay and we have less money in our pockets today, not more due to the Republicans.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 29/08/2026

I never claimed to be good, or original. My homeletic musings for the 22nd Sunday year A 2026 substack.com/@patrickouel...

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Haven't we been here before?

Homily for the 22nd week of ordinary time A 2026

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Kathryn Muensterman, a Ph.D. student at @notredame.bsky.social, recently penned the @commonwealmagazine.org essay "From Summit to Source: On a Eucharistic Dialogue With the World." @grnmtnby.bsky.social and @deacondrew.bsky.social speak with Kathryn in this new episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social:

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Eucharistic Dialogue With the World – Kathryn Muensterman

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 26/08/2026

Dolly Parton and now Tim Curry. Who will be the third?

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 26/08/2026

Words have specific meaning, they don't simply mean what you hope or think. It is important to understand that. Doubly so in legal matters.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 25/08/2026

OK folks, it is reported that the mysterious US military aircraft that traveled to Moscow took the head of the CIA there for "talks." This shows how incompetent this administration is. You don't travel to "secret talks" on one of the largest planes directly from a US base to Moscow.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 24/08/2026

A lot of people claiming the administration will declare an "election emergency" to stop midterms. I'm not saying they won't try, but take a look at the Constitution Annotated site. Lots of talk about congress and the courts but no mention of the executive. constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay...

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"If a family member or friend told you that they are thinking of leaving the Church ... or that they are thinking about returning to Mass after a time away ... what would you say to them to give them #hope?" That question is posed to the guests of our #podcast Deacons Pod (@deaconspod.bsky.social):

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Podcast · Paulist Fathers · The Paulist Deacon Affiliates consider questions of faith and life.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 21/08/2026

Well let's see what happens. Locally, 80/20 ground beef is at $7/lb today. That would make the 25% lower price about $5.25/lb. National ave today is $6.89/lb so 25% lower would be $5.17/lb and the ave on Jan 19,2025 was $6.22/lb. We all know that decrease to $5.17/lb is not going to happen.

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TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

To my knowledge, there's not a single example where cutting benefits, welfare, or healthcare directly led to a reduction of taxes for those say they don't want their taxes to pay for these services. They're all still paying the same amount. Only now someone goes hungry. #GoodMorning, everyone.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 16/08/2026

"Medicare for all" is not enough. It represents inside the box thinking. Also why do people on Medicare need "supplemental plans" for prescription coverage and other benefits? It would really just be a continuation of the "big insurance" control of healthcare.

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

When people debating a political point bring out the #Scripture verses as tools (and as weapons), what do you do? @grnmtnby.bsky.social and @thetechydeacon.com posed that question to @litpress.bsky.social author Thomas Bolin in this week's new episode of our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social:

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A brand new episode of our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social just dropped! Today, @grnmtnby.bsky.social and @thetechydeacon.com speak with author Thomas Bolin about his @litpress.bsky.social book "An Inspired Word in Season: Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized World":

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Reading the Bible Responsibly in a Polarized World – Thomas Bolin

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 01/08/2026

Has every small business just decided it isn't worth the bother? I've contacted 6 local companies for tree trimming. Several hounded me for additional contact information that I provided and they all ghosted. One did come out and give a verbal estimate but nada...

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 30/07/2026

Some things never change

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 28/07/2026

I'm not sure how someone claiming to be the Texas State Chair of "Our Republican Legacy" can square what the current administration is doing with the opinion piece they wrote trying to slam an opposition political group. The cognitive dissonance is unbelievable. thehill.com/opinion/5993...

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Can a democratic socialist candidate truthfully take the oath of office?

The author argues that the Democratic Socialists of America’s political platform contradicts the U.S. Constitution, making it impossible for their members to truthfully take the required oath…

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 24/07/2026

Unsurprisingly, a poorly catechized convert and a wayward bishop seem to miss the deeper meanings of Eucharist and communion. The convert might be excused as vincible ignorance, but the bishop ... www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

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How JD Vance and Bishop Barron reduce Catholicism to philosophy — and what they miss

There is a Catholicism that remains largely invisible not only in JD Vance's memoir Communion, but also in Bishop Robert Barron's recent conversation with the vice president about his faith.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 23/07/2026

<RANT>Really tired of "studies" claiming remote workers feel isolated and lonely. I'm sure some do but they probably felt that way in the office too. The office is not a social club.

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The most recent episode of our #podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social featured a conversation between @deaconmike.bsky.social and @deacondrew.bsky.social and Paul McMahon. Paul is the first lay person to lead our publishing company Paulist Press. Listen here or at your podcast player:

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Deacons Pod: Publishing God’s Nudges – Paul McMahon of Paulist Press – Paulist Fathers

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 22/07/2026

Remember, the United States can afford universal health care, housing, food, and education but instead chooses not to.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 22/07/2026

Reminder: intentionally targeting civilian infrastructure like power plants is a war crime under the Geneva Convention

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Jesuit Refugee Service/USA @jrsusa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

"My parents' story has helped me understand why organizations like JRS are so important." Ansle, a student intern at JRS/USA, reflects on how her family's journey continues to inspire her work, her future, and her commitment to serving others. Read her reflection here: ow.ly/PQoE50ZoAQu

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 15/07/2026

Clearly some have forgotten 1 Corinthians 11:17-22. I'm not saying the laborer doesn't deserve wages, but clearly this excludes many of those the Church holds dear. The message is clear, for access to this "wisdom" you must pay, and pay a substantial amount. Do better Hallow & speakers.

Screen shot of the prices to attend the Hallow Summit 2026. General admission $399; Gala Admission $675; Pilgrim Package $5999.

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A new episode of our @deaconspod.bsky.social just dropped! Our guest is Paul McMahon, President and Publisher of Paulist Press. @deaconmike.bsky.social and @deacondrew.bsky.social ask Paul about his career path from his native #Australia to becoming the first lay head of Paulist Press. Listen:

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Publishing God's Nudges – Paul McMahon of Paulist Press

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 14/07/2026

If a law enforcement officer is pulling the trigger to shoot a person, that person must pose an immediate, clear, and present danger to the life of the officer and/or the lives of the general public in that place at that moment. Any other standard is simply murdering with a badge.

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Deacon Mark @grnmtnby.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It was a blessing for me today to renew my annual promise to the @paulistfathers.bsky.social with my brother Paulist Deacon Affiliates.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 09/07/2026

If you can spare a prayer for me and my Paulist Deacon Affiliate brothers and Fr. Frank DeSiano, it would be appreciated. We will be on retreat from this evening through Sunday. We will be praying for you. paulist.org/ministry/dea...

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Paulist Deacon Affiliates

Are you a Catholic Deacon with a strong affinity for the mission of the Paulist Fathers? Consider becoming a Deacon Affiliate.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 05/07/2026

The current pope would welcome them back if they were obedient to the faith, acknowledging the Second Vatican Council and legitimacy of the reformed sacramental rites. www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-l...

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A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect

The group has endured a rupture with the Vatican before, excommunicated in the 1980s but welcomed back by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.

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Andrea LaFlamme @andrealaflamme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Every single lawmaker that’s calling for their constituents to “be responsible with electricity usage” during the extreme heat had better be supporting heavy restrictions on data centers.

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 01/07/2026

Apparently, Mr. Miller made a comment on Faux News last night amounting to "since the EO on birthright citizenship was struck down, we need to ban non US citizen pregnant women from entering the country." I'm at such a loss for words...

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 30/06/2026

I think Alito's dissent is flawed. He's arguing for a textual interpretation but he seems to understand "subject to the jurisdiction" as meaning something other than a plain text reading presents.

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This July 4, what we will really be celebrating is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. So, some of the Paulist Fathers decided to share the words of its preamble ... check it out:

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Paulists Read the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 26/06/2026

I don't know if the coating on the reflecting pool was cut or not, but if it is that fragile the cheeto in chief driving "the beast" armored presidential limo on it didn't do it any favors...

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Dcn. Pat @thetechydeacon.com · 25/06/2026

<rant> Hey Linux software developers - please quit distributing copies of libraries with your software. Shared libraries exist for a reason. One reason is to save space. Another is to ensure when a vulnerability is discovered, all the applications using the library get the fix.

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

News: Cardinal Robert McElroy's moving homily at the Outreach 2026 conference for LGBTQ Catholics: "[T]he concrete situations in which people find themselves are constitutive dimensions of how doctrine should be formed in the light of the kerygma." outreach.faith/2026/06/card...

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Cardinal Robert McElroy to LGBTQ Catholics: On Mercy, Redemption and Holiness - Outreach

The full text of Cardinal Robert McElroy's homily from the Vigil Mass on June 20th, 2026 at Gaston Hall of Georgetown University for the Outreach 2026 Conference.

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