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Tony Snow Dead at 53, A Tribute to a Catholic Journalist [Tony Snow - Catholic Convert]
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| 07-12-08
| Deacon Keith Fournier
Posted on 07/13/2008 7:36:22 PM PDT by Salvation
Tony Snow Dead at 53, A Tribute to a Catholic Journalist By Deacon Keith Fournier
7/12/2008
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
"Its trendy to reject religious reflection as a grave offense against decency. Thats not only cowardly. Thats false. Faith and reason are knitted together in the human soul. So dont leave home without either one."
President George W. Bush (L) and White House Press Secretary Tony Snow return from an event at the Quantico Marine Base to the White House in Washington, September 14, 2007. Snow, who battled colon cancer, has died.
CHESAPEAKE, VA (Catholic Online) Tony Snow, whose Catholic faith, superb communication skills, and work ethic propelled him to prominence in the world of media, journalism and communications, has died after his courageous battle with colon cancer.
Honored by the Catholic University of America in May of 2007, Tony Snow gave the crowd which gathered for the 118th Annual Commencement Address: "Reason, Faith, and Vocation" much to ponder.
The title summed up his efforts to integrate his faith, his commitment to marriage and family, his political and policy convictions and a career of communications.
It was also characteristically blunt and practical while rising at times to the level of inspired insight. That was Tony Snows gift of communications. He used it throughout a career which was accompanied by earning the respect of his peers, even if they disagreed with his positions.
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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: catholic; convert; restinpeace; tonysnow; tribute
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:36:22 PM PDT
by
Salvation
To: NYer; annalex
In tha back of my mind, I vaguely remembered Tony Snow converting to Catholicism. Perhaps you can find more.
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:37:28 PM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:38:05 PM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: All
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:39:40 PM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
Our Tony,God’s Tony.I am proud of you Tony.I can’t match you but continue on the win.
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:40:14 PM PDT
by
fatima
To: nickcarraway; Lady In Blue; NYer; ELS; Pyro7480; livius; Catholicguy; RobbyS; markomalley; ...
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:41:52 PM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
RIP, Tony. You will be missed.
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:55:45 PM PDT
by
Ciexyz
To: fatima
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posted on
07/13/2008 7:55:47 PM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
I've had it in my head yesterday(when it was so filled with sorrow at OUR LOSS, not his) that Tony was a Catholic for quite a while. I knew he was at his Entrance to Eternity.
I will never find another journalist who satisfies me more ... nor one I love more. His joy in life, was inspirational, even when I did not agree with every word.
Please feed and fill your soul with his words on Christianity Today posted 7/20/07 and titled Cancer's Unexpected Blessing.
I copied it so I don't remember the exact thread and hope you will use the info I could provide, it is SO worth your search.
Let me know if you too are as impressed as I am with this particular writing!
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posted on
07/13/2008 8:03:00 PM PDT
by
AKA Elena
(Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you!)
To: Salvation
I have been here and so has our audience for you in prayer.Very happy for everything.
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posted on
07/13/2008 8:03:12 PM PDT
by
fatima
To: AKA Elena
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posted on
07/13/2008 8:15:58 PM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
When it comes to faith, Ive taken my own journey. You will have to take your own. But heres what I know. Faith is as natural as the air we breathe. Religion is not an opiate, just the opposite. It is the introduction to the ultimate extreme sport. There is nothing that you can imagine that God cannot trump. Just awesome!
The daughter of some friends graduted Catholic U.in May of 2007, and my friends really enjoyed Tony's speech.
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posted on
07/13/2008 8:19:20 PM PDT
by
SuziQ
To: Salvation
Thanks for that link. I went to Christianity Today and printed it to read later.
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posted on
07/13/2008 8:22:47 PM PDT
by
SuziQ
To: Salvation
God sure blessed Tony Snow, he was an extraordinarily talented. He had a beautiful joyful spirit. He was a wonderful Father and husband! And he could make the libs in press look like the fools they were. The more I read his words, I am really impressed by the way he could twist a phrase. He was deeply intellectual. I wish we had more Tony Snows out there to combat the liberal media and pundits. He will be sorely missed. I pray that his family will be comforted during this trying time. May the angles wrap their wings around them. And May Tony Snow Rest in Peace!
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posted on
07/13/2008 8:38:27 PM PDT
by
jmj3jude
To: AKA Elena
Please feed and fill your soul with his words on Christianity Today posted 7/20/07 and titled Cancer's Unexpected Blessing. I had already read it on another thread, but my cousin, a Baptist Missionary and Gideon, forwarded it to me today. It appears to be making the rounds, very powerful words.
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posted on
07/14/2008 12:03:44 AM PDT
by
higgmeister
(In the Shadow of the Big Chicken!)
To: Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; Notwithstanding; nickcarraway; Romulus; ...
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posted on
07/14/2008 5:59:39 AM PDT
by
NYer
("Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ." - St. Jerome)
To: Salvation
Awesome article. It could apply to so many unpleasant situations.
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posted on
07/14/2008 6:51:59 AM PDT
by
Jaded
("I have a mustard- seed; and I am not afraid to use it."- Joseph Ratzinger)
To: Salvation
When it comes to faith, Ive taken my own journey. You will have to take your own. But heres what I know. Faith is as natural as the air we breathe. Religion is not an opiate, just the opposite. It is the introduction to the ultimate extreme sport. There is nothing that you can imagine that God cannot trump." ********************************
One cannot overestimate the good that Tony did during his all to short time here on earth. Hearing him speak so honestly and passionately about his faith must have inspired many who listened.
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posted on
07/14/2008 7:01:58 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: SuziQ
I liked it too. Almost feel like posting it here in its entirety.
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posted on
07/14/2008 7:05:17 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: jmj3jude
May the angels wrap their wings around them. And May Tony Snow Rest in Peace!
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posted on
07/14/2008 7:07:04 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
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