Monthly Archives: June 2009

Authenticity in Catholic Universities

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Originsonline.com had the following: “An authentic Catholic university ‘needs to affirm confidently what those great medieval universities assumed: Faith and reason are the foundation for a university education,’ says Toronto Archbishop Thomas Collins. This means the Catholic university must be … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Humility teaches us to have resignation in our prayer life.  Otherwise we can be too wild and over expectant.” — Philip Marquard, OFM

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The Departure of Fr. Alberto Curie

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I hesitate on posting about Fr. Curie.  He is the priest from Miami, Florida who was very well known because of his television show and other media outlets.  He was caught with a woman on a beach a few weeks … Continue reading →

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St. Cyprian on the Our Father

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Office of Readings today contains the writings of St. Cyprian on the Our Father.  He focuses on the words, “Holy be your Name.”  He notes that God’s name is already holy, so holy in fact that we would dare … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Prayer is to our soul what rain is to the soil. Fertilize the soil ever so richly, it will remain barren unless fed by frequent rains.” — St. John Vianney

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Pope2You Website

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

For any young readers, if you haven’t already found Pope Benedict’s website, take a look at: www.pope2you.net Browse around a bit and you may find it worth your while. (Actually, I guess we older fellows would benefit from a peek … Continue reading →

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St. Thomas Aquinas on the Eucharist

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Those of us who pray the Office of Readings enjoyed St. Thomas today. Here is a quote (my translation from the Italian): “The only begotten Son of God, willing that we become participants in his divine nature, assumed our nature … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Papa Luciani

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“God our Father, in your wise and loving care you made your servant, John Paul, Pope and teacher of all your Church. He did the work of Christ on earth. May your Son welcome him eternal glory, where he lives … Continue reading →

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Quote for Corpus Christi

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“You have given us bread from heaven; bread of the angels!” — Second Vespers for Corpus Christi

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Borders in Diaconal Ministry

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I am borrowing a term from a Deacon Dave Plevak of my home diocese when I say “borders”.  He gave an excellent talk to us several months ago about protecting yourself from burnout in ministry by establishing good borders.   … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Thank you for your patience the past few days.  I have been away from computer access since Tuesday for a couple of reasons.  My computer completely died necessitating a new one on which I now type, and secondly, I was … Continue reading →

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FYI

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Deacon Bob

My computer is down and I will be away from my office computer for five days, so you probably won’t see any posting until next Monday. Have a great week!

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St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Ephrem, who was a deacon and a doctor of the Church.  He was born near Nisibi around the year 306 into a Christian family. He was ordained a deacon and exercised his office in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“It never pays to become discouraged at the faults of others or at our own.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Discernment of Ideas and Inspirations

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

If today was not the memorial of St. Boniface, we would have read from St. Baldwin of Canterbury in the Office of Readings.  St. Baldwin said: “It is written in fact, ‘There are roads that seem good to man, but … Continue reading →

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