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 ...
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Jim
A writer friend also said to write like you speak.
You're not kidding. The bitterness, cynicism, and nasty remarks that some call "being realistic" does wear a body down. It's totally unnecessary.
Perhaps that can be the title of your book once you reach the level of accomplishments Vance has.
Thanks for proving the point. Touch grass and watch a funny animal video, it helps.
One question. Is he tough enough to be President?
I think Rubio has what it takes.
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I guess we’ll find out.
Voting for Vance over Rubio or Desantis in 2028 is an easy political decision for me.
Well I’ll be on pins and needles waiting for the next installment. 😏
Don’t hold your breath. These kind never do.
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