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Episode 36

The Easter Season

Featuring Deacon Greg Kandra

April 12, 2021 | 19 min.

Deacon Greg Kandra discusses his journey to become a deacon, tips for growing in your spiritual life, and the beauty of the Easter liturgy.

About the Author

Greg Kandra serves as a deacon in the Diocese of Brooklyn and is a multimedia editor at the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. He writesThe Deacon’s Benchblog and is the author of A Deacon Prays.

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