Deacon Mark
@grnmtnby.bsky.social
Catholic ADW Deacon and Paulist Deacon Affiliate. Deacons Pod host. Proud Vermonter of French-Canadian heritage. Chinese culture is my other thing. 我实在告诉你们， 这些事你们既做在我这弟兄中一个最小的身上， 就是做在我身上了。Oui, I wear a tuque in winter--even indoors.
"To sum up, this is what I really want to say: Nazi barbarism evokes the same kind of barbarism in ourselves, one that would involve the same methods if we could do as we wanted right here and now. We have to reject that barbarism within us, we must not fan the hatred with us...." Etty Hillesum
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"To sum up, this is what I really want to say: Nazi barbarism evokes the same kind of barbarism in ourselves, one that would involve the same methods if we could do as we wanted right here and now. We have to reject that barbarism within us, we must not fan the hatred with us...." Etty Hillesum
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Following appt as Archbishop of Kraków, Cardinal Ryś said: “I can’t imagine a Church other than the one Francis taught us. I don’t want a different Church….I don’t want a Church that isn’t merciful, I don’t want a Church that isn’t open, that isn’t in dialogue.” www.thetablet.co.uk/news/new-arc...
New Archbishop of Kraków committed to ‘Francis’ Church’ - The Tablet
The apostolic nunciature in Poland announced on Wednesday that the Pope has appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś as Archbishop of Kraków.
www.thetablet.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Following appt as Archbishop of Kraków, Cardinal Ryś said: “I can’t imagine a Church other than the one Francis taught us. I don’t want a different Church….I don’t want a Church that isn’t merciful, I don’t want a Church that isn’t open, that isn’t in dialogue.” www.thetablet.co.uk/news/new-arc...
If we keep wagging the dog the tail will surely fall off.
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
If we keep wagging the dog the tail will surely fall off.
I will not stop being amazed that there are people who begrudge others the Constitutional and other legal protections afforded by our nation as if those aren't reasons why this country is great.
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I will not stop being amazed that there are people who begrudge others the Constitutional and other legal protections afforded by our nation as if those aren't reasons why this country is great.
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
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In case anyone missed it, South Park did a great show on the America Healthcare System last year.
youtu.be/VAfy26xs6e0
youtu.be/VAfy26xs6e0
Navigating The American Healthcare System | South Park: The End Of Obesity
YouTube video by South Park Studios
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November 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
In case anyone missed it, South Park did a great show on the America Healthcare System last year.
youtu.be/VAfy26xs6e0
youtu.be/VAfy26xs6e0
The Catholic Church leads in defending migrants against policies that allow mistreatment and harm. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
Opinion | A Christian Answer to Trump and Trumpism Is Finally Here
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Catholic Church leads in defending migrants against policies that allow mistreatment and harm. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
I'm not sure these are difficult questions. Even EWTN, hardly a left-leaning organization, rejects Fuentes' antisemitis.
Fuentes’ proximity to power, and his ability to reach millions of young people, raises difficult questions for Catholic institutions and other Catholic media.
religionnews.com/2025/11/19/n...
religionnews.com/2025/11/19/n...
Nick Fuentes and the Groyper challenge to Catholicism
(RNS) — As bishops remain mostly silent on Fuentes’ growing influence, Catholic media leaders and scholars are left to explain what his rise says about the church’s shrinking authority online.…
religionnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I'm not sure these are difficult questions. Even EWTN, hardly a left-leaning organization, rejects Fuentes' antisemitis.
Fascinating interview by my brother Deacons Pod co-hosts with Colleen Dulle of the "Inside the Vatican" podcast and author of "Struck Down, Not Destroyed." Her book and her podcast are superb, and her observations here insightful. (N.B. some discussion of suicide.) open.spotify.com/episode/4J4J...
Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter – Colleen Dulle
open.spotify.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Fascinating interview by my brother Deacons Pod co-hosts with Colleen Dulle of the "Inside the Vatican" podcast and author of "Struck Down, Not Destroyed." Her book and her podcast are superb, and her observations here insightful. (N.B. some discussion of suicide.) open.spotify.com/episode/4J4J...
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man Pope Leo’s statement on cinema is 🔥🔥🔥. especially this first line in this paragraph
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
man Pope Leo’s statement on cinema is 🔥🔥🔥. especially this first line in this paragraph
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Please repost
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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It's a revealing moment...
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It's a revealing moment...
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
Fortunately, Megyn Kelly doesn't get to define pedophilia.
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Fortunately, Megyn Kelly doesn't get to define pedophilia.
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As immigrants strive to integrate into our communities, we must offer them our kindness and compassion as they navigate this new world. As Bishop Menjivar’s words remind us, immigration is more than moving from one place to another. It is about transformation and adaptation.
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
As immigrants strive to integrate into our communities, we must offer them our kindness and compassion as they navigate this new world. As Bishop Menjivar’s words remind us, immigration is more than moving from one place to another. It is about transformation and adaptation.
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I'm not religious, but this Pope seems like a really good dude.
ground.news/article/pope...
ground.news/article/pope...
Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past
The Vatican on Saturday returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of the Catholic Church’s reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture in the Americas. Pope Le...
ground.news
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I'm not religious, but this Pope seems like a really good dude.
ground.news/article/pope...
ground.news/article/pope...
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i just read something about grief from C.S. Lewis and his book, “A Grief Observed”
basically, when someone you love dies, it isn’t just them that you miss, but the parts of yourself that person brought out of you that can never be brought out again.
i feel that with my dad.
basically, when someone you love dies, it isn’t just them that you miss, but the parts of yourself that person brought out of you that can never be brought out again.
i feel that with my dad.
November 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
i just read something about grief from C.S. Lewis and his book, “A Grief Observed”
basically, when someone you love dies, it isn’t just them that you miss, but the parts of yourself that person brought out of you that can never be brought out again.
i feel that with my dad.
basically, when someone you love dies, it isn’t just them that you miss, but the parts of yourself that person brought out of you that can never be brought out again.
i feel that with my dad.
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This World Day of the Poor, you can make a real difference. 🌟 I’m running the Santa Run to support De Mazenod Door Outreach - your gift brings meals, dignity, and compassion to our neighbours in need. ❤️🙏
Thank you for considering to donate and make a difference: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Thank you for considering to donate and make a difference: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
November 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This World Day of the Poor, you can make a real difference. 🌟 I’m running the Santa Run to support De Mazenod Door Outreach - your gift brings meals, dignity, and compassion to our neighbours in need. ❤️🙏
Thank you for considering to donate and make a difference: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Thank you for considering to donate and make a difference: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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"The longer I live, the more I see God at work in people who do not have the slightest interest in religion and never read the Bible and would not know what to do if they were persuaded to go inside a church." #DorothyDay
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"The longer I live, the more I see God at work in people who do not have the slightest interest in religion and never read the Bible and would not know what to do if they were persuaded to go inside a church." #DorothyDay
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops