Monthly Archives: April 2011

Moral Relativism and Spread of Satanism

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read with interest this morning a newsreport of the Catholic News Agency on moral relativism and the rise of Satanism. Carlo Climati, the press director of the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome told the Catholic News Agency (CNA) … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Yakima!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father a few hours ago appointed bishop of Yakima, Washington, Bishop Joseph J. Tyson who has been the auxiliary bishop of Seattle.  Bishop Tyson was born in the diocese of Yakima in 1957, studied at the Catholic University … Continue reading →

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If You Are in Rome or Poland….

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father announced today that October 22 will be the feast day of soon to be Blessed Pope John Paul II in the diocese of Rome and in all the dioceses of Poland. Outside of these dioceses, the local … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

A new week is beginning. Being a cleric, and spending the entire weekend assisting at Mass, preaching and other such diaconal responsibilities often leaves me feeling like one week doesn’t end nor another begins. It becomes clearer to me why the … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Audio Homily – 5th Sunday of Lent

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is Deacon Bob’s homily on the raising of Lazarus for this weekend. 5th Sunday of Lent, Cycle A 5th Sunday of Lent, Cycle A, Part 2

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Counter Gone Awry

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The visit counter at the bottom of this webpage has gone awry. Keeps setting itself back to zero. In my obssessiveness, I keep track of the number of visits to the blog. The total number now stands at  346, 500. … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father on Continuing Life-long Formation

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father addressed the bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church in India today as part of their ad limina visit to Rome. He spoke of a number of things, but one thing caught my attention — the need for ongoing … Continue reading →

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Open the Doors to Christ!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

A beautiful song has been written for the beatification of Pope John Paul II. It will be debuting on April 30, from what I know. It’s title is: Aprite le porte a Cristo! and is written by Msgr. Marco Frisina, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day – Fr. Fabian

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“As long as we’re on this side of eternity, it’s a matter of imperfect human beings, in an imperfect sort of way, with imperfect instruments, striving for perfection.” — Fr. Andrew C. Fabian, OP (Father Fabian was my philosophy professor … Continue reading →

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St. Maximus, Confessor on Mercy and Redemption

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Office of Readings today gives us a selection from St. Maximus, confessor, on the mercy of God and reconciliation. I won’t translate it all from the Italian, but do want to offer this paragraph for your reflection today. “All … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Wealth is always so limited. Why do people chase after her so? While Holy Poverty knows no ending or boundaries.” — Will Moore, SFO

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Jesus Christ is my kingdom. If I possess him alone, I shall have all things; if I have not him, I lose all.” — St.Louis of Anjou, OFM

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Video on Papa Luciani

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I viewed this evening a YouTube clip on Papa Luciani that I hadn’t yet seen. There are many available, but this one has slipped by me up to now for some reason. It is a pretty good one. Here is … Continue reading →

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Laetare Sunday

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is Laetare Sunday, marking the halfway point in Lent. The traditional colors for the day is rose. Laetare Sunday invites us to rejoice and be glad for our redemption is soon to be celebrated on Easter. The Holy Father’s … Continue reading →

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A Witness for Life

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to The Anchoress, I read a wonderful witness to the value of life written by Lecticia Velasquez. She reflects on the death of Terri Shiavo, John Paul II and on the life of her daughter with Down syndrome. As … Continue reading →

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