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Vance’s new book ‘Communion’ details his religious and political conversions
Catholic Review ^ | June 18, 2026 | Kate Scanlon, OSV News

Posted on 06/19/2026 7:12:11 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

In “Communion,” Vance weaves his faith journey, beginning in his childhood, through his recent life changes and with his own policy and cultural views...

His account of his faith journey, at times, seems to focus on his return to Christianity more broadly, with Catholicism presented as the variety he chose.

“I’m not a particularly sectarian person, and this is not a particularly sectarian book,” Vance said in the book’s opening chapter. Although he said he became Catholic for “what I believe are good reasons,” he credited his Protestant spiritual foundation as a key factor in his journey back to God...

(Excerpt) Read more at catholicreview.org ...


TOPICS: Books/Literature
KEYWORDS: 2028; appalachia; catholic; church; communion; conversion; hillbillyelegy; jdvance; protestant; vance; vp
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1 posted on 06/19/2026 7:12:11 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
One question. Is he tough enough to be President?

I think Rubio has what it takes.

2 posted on 06/19/2026 7:15:50 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

GOD HELP US


3 posted on 06/19/2026 7:20:25 PM PDT by Democrat = party of treason
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Got only to the part where he touched Trump’s raiment after the President healed the sick people in that painting. (kidding)


4 posted on 06/19/2026 7:20:26 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

I’ll check it out. I liked his other book.


5 posted on 06/19/2026 7:29:54 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

42 years old and already written two books about well, himself. 😐


6 posted on 06/19/2026 7:31:16 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Me too.


7 posted on 06/19/2026 7:36:30 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: Georgia Girl 2

They always tell aspiring writers to ‘write what you know’.

It’s good advice.


8 posted on 06/19/2026 7:39:06 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Democrat = party of treason

Care to elaborate?


9 posted on 06/19/2026 7:42:45 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Georgia Girl 2

What is wrong with that?


10 posted on 06/19/2026 7:43:02 PM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

The Ladies on The View are teasing host Joy Behar.
One of them accused Joy of ‘being in love with’
Vice President Vance, after his visit to their show.
She made a point of “treating him with the same courtesy she would give any other guest.”


11 posted on 06/19/2026 7:43:28 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: MinorityRepublican

“One question. Is he tough enough to be President? I think Rubio has what it takes.”

Which one would be tougher on the issue of immigration?

Which one would reduce the national debt?

Which one would out maneuver the RINO controlled Republican senate?


12 posted on 06/19/2026 7:52:47 PM PDT by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: lastchance

What’s the next book going to be? “What I Did On My Summer Vacation”?


13 posted on 06/19/2026 7:53:36 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Get to work on that wife of yours.


14 posted on 06/19/2026 8:00:15 PM PDT by Mr. Blond
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe

wow, a real conservative


15 posted on 06/19/2026 8:03:25 PM PDT by Mount Athos
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To: Georgia Girl 2

He told more than his own story in the books.


16 posted on 06/19/2026 8:03:52 PM PDT by Az Joe (Pope Marx I)
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe
Which one would be tougher on the issue of immigration?

Which one would reduce the national debt?

Which one would out maneuver the RINO controlled Republican senate?

Rubio.

17 posted on 06/19/2026 8:09:00 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

I have watched 2 of his interviews the blaze and the CEO one. It has been a refreshing change from all the hate here and elsewhere. Every aspect of anything good has to be destroyed constantly. It is so tiring. I think he would make a great president. He is learning from the best!
Back to my funny animal videos. At least they put a smile on your face.


18 posted on 06/19/2026 8:10:45 PM PDT by JPII Be Not Afraid
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To: JPII Be Not Afraid

Now he can go chum up to Bobby Prevost the earth worshipper.


19 posted on 06/19/2026 8:41:12 PM PDT by KierkegaardMAN (I never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.)
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