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In Honor of it Being Christmas Eve

Mark Shea Blogs

I post what was, for nearly the first two decades of my life, the sole (but essential) connection I had to gospel:

Thank you, Charles Schulz, for having the moxie to stand up to the network suits and insist that this scene remain in the show.  For nearly 50 years, it has stood as witness to the actual meaning of Christmas into the midst of the mad and ungodly hubbub of Mammon and tinsel that is Xmas.  It stuck with me through a thoroughly pagan youth and was an essential component of Christmas even when I couldn't tell you why it was so important to me.  If we ever fetch up at the Pearly Gates together, Sparky, I'm gonna shake your hand, say thank you and, if need be, put in a good word for you with the Almighty for your bit in evangelizing me.

Mark Shea

Mark Shea Mark P. Shea is a popular Catholic writer and speaker. The author of numerous books, his most recent work is The Work of Mercy (Servant) and The Heart of Catholic Prayer (Our Sunday Visitor). Mark contributes numerous articles to many magazines, including his popular column “Connecting the Dots” for the National Catholic Register. Mark is known nationally for his one minute “Words of Encouragement” on Catholic radio. He also maintains the Catholic and Enjoying It blog. He lives in Washington state with his wife, Janet, and their four sons.

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