Monthly Archives: November 2009

Pope Benedict on the End Times

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Deacon Bob

As you know, we are in the last two weeks of the liturgical year. Today’s readings for Mass are all about the end times, and the homilies of today are centered on that. Our Holy Father similarly took up this … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee has a new Archbishop

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I was browsing the Vatican website this afternoon, and learned that our neighboring diocese to the east, La Crosse, will be losing Bishop Jerome Listecki. This morning, the Holy Father named him the 11th archbishop of Milwaukee. Congratulations, Milwaukee! And … Continue reading →

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On the Love of God

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

George Herbert wrote this beautiful poem on the love of God.   Throw away the rod, Throw away thy wrath: O my God, take the gentle path.   For my heart’s desire Unto thine is bent: I aspire to a … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“The name of Jesus is a standard in battle, that is to say, in the fight against evil.” — St. Bernardine of Siena, OFM

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Visit the Roman Basilicas – from home

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, during my daily scan of the website of the Holy See, I ran across  virtual tours one can take of St. John Lateran and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Both are major basilicas in Rome I have personally visited … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Train yourself in all works of charity both for the healthy as well as for the sick.” — Bl. Baptista Varano, OSC

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It is Mercy I Seek….

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I would ask that all of us remember in our prayers John Allen Muhammed, who was executed last night in Virginia.  I do not support the death penalty nor do I support abortion or euthanasia. God alone is the author of life and … Continue reading →

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Health Care Debate

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Deacon Bob

It is being reported that the House of Representatives has passed a health care reform bill by a close vote. It includes the Stupak amendment which, according to the Library of Congress “prohibits federal funds for abortion services in the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“If the Lord at the moment of my death reproves me for being too kind to sinners, I will answer, “My dear Jesus, if it is a fault to be too kind to sinners, it is a fault I learned … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on the Family

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I spoke to the Region VII bishops from the United States during their ad limina visit on September 21, 1978 about the Christian family.  Here is an excerpt: “Let us never grown tired of proclaiming the family … Continue reading →

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Meditation for Today

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Office of Readings today includes a writing of St. Gregory.  He has wonderful thoughts for us and our meditation.  My translation from the Italian text: “It is necessary that I be buried with Christ, that I rise with Christ, … Continue reading →

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God as Father, and Mother?!

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

His Holiness, Pope John Paul I had this to say on September 10, 1978 in his Angelus address to the people: “We are the objects of undying love on the part of God. We know: he has always his eyes … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Blessed be God in all His designs!” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Those who are called to the table of the Lord must glow with the brightness that comes from the good example of a praiseworthy and blameless life.” — St. John Capistrano, OFM

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“You are holy, Lord, the only God. You do wonders. You are strong, you are great, you are the Most High, you are the Almighty King. You, Holy Father, the King of heaven and earth.” — St. Francis of Assissi

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