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December 2013

December 10, 2013

Every now and then, we all need a shoulder to lean on

What starts as an interesting social experiment on the New York subway becomes something better....

December 07, 2013

Missing nuns surface in video, deny being kidnapped

From Reuters: A group of nuns who went missing in Syria after Islamist fighters captured...

December 06, 2013

Flash mob, you had me at “Jesu”

I'm shamelessly stealing this from The Anchoress, who is right: I'm a sucker for this...

November 2013

November 30, 2013

Deck the halls—and just see what four guys can do on one piano

These guys are apparently quite the sensation on the interwebs, but they're new to me:...

November 16, 2013

L’chaim! A wedding video like no other…

This video is a couple years old, but it popped up on my Facebook feed...

November 15, 2013

Splitsville: incredible Volvo ad featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme

Don't try this at home, kids.

November 13, 2013

Kurtz speaks

Check out this video here, from Catholic News Service. The freshly elected president of the...

November 11, 2013

Sarah Palin, theologian—UPDATED

National Review takes note of an item in a recent interview with USA TODAY, wherein...

November 10, 2013

For Veterans Day: “It was that place that God said, ‘Do you still trust me?'”

From the superlative "Sunday Morning" at CBS, via correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh:...

November 05, 2013

First look: “One Chance,” the Paul Potts movie

Who could forget the amazing saga of Paul Potts, who set the template for Susan...

November 04, 2013

“One Day S’more”: Sesame Street’s version of “Les Miz”

Here you go: the epic musical re-interpreted as a lesson in sharing cookies.

November 01, 2013

“For all the saints, who from their labors rest…”

A classic hymn that we hear every November 1. Crank up the volume—and remember to...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

I can do this. Can’t everyone?

Seriously: this is beyond awesome. Ladies and gentlemen, behold college student Tori Boggs, a nine-time...

October 28, 2013

Must-see video: “My parents brainwashed me”

And he's eternally grateful. Check out this sensational performance from a Bronx Poetry Slam held...

October 21, 2013

You won’t believe your eyes: clever new car ad worthy of Escher

It's hard not to love this ingenious new commercial from Honda, which teases the brain...

October 20, 2013

Great moments in halftime entertainment: marching band creates giant Michael Jackson

And he moonwalks! Check this out, from the geniuses at Ohio State University, playing "The...

October 11, 2013

Tattooed Jesus: “By his stripes we are healed…”

This billboard is turning a few heads in Texas: A billboard showing a tattooed Jesus...

October 09, 2013

“Odds are that we will probably be all right…”

Or so sing the boys from Barenaked Ladies—probably best-known as the group behind the theme...

October 06, 2013

“You can make a difference”: a terrific stewardship video

We're just launched a new stewardship drive at my parish. The video below, produced and...

October 02, 2013

For all you folks who speak Italian …

Eugenio Scalfari talks about his interview with what's-his-name. In Italian.

September 2013

September 27, 2013

Must-see video: Renee Fleming sings Letterman’s Top 10 List

An instant classic. And she even mentions the pope. You have to see this for yourself....

September 26, 2013

Awesome: listen to this one-man choir

Behold: singer Sam Robson who, in multiple takes, created this stunningly beautiful a capella rendition...

September 25, 2013

Celebrate: you are a maestro!

A grateful diaconal bow to Joseph Susanka, who discovered this little masterpiece, from Improv Everywhere:...

September 21, 2013

Pure joy: check out this deacon ordination video

They ordained five new deacons for the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana last weekend: Deacon John Etter Deacon...

September 20, 2013

Bridezilla? No. Minister-zilla.

Lisa Hendey just posted this video of a photographer/wedding presider smackdown over at her place....

September 18, 2013

What happens when you leave a $200 tip?

Just watch. And smile. Life is hard. But people are great. Here's the evidence. God...

September 17, 2013

This looks thrilling: a glimpse at the new IMAX movie “Jerusalem”

See the Holy Land as never before, thanks to the wizards at National Geographic. From...

September 16, 2013

A Brooklyn bishop sings the praises of deacons

It's Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, offering his endorsement of the diaconate in this new promotional...

September 15, 2013

Try this at work and let me know what happens

It's the Ostrich Pillow. And no, once again, THIS IS NOT FROM THE ONION. Details: ...

September 13, 2013

“Giving is the best communication”

Watch this stunning, beautifully executed ad from Thailand and see if you don't agree. It's...