Monthly Archives: July 2011

Quote for the Day

“An intoxicated and undisciplined eros is not an ascent in ecstasy…. but a fall, a degradation of man.” — Anonymous, pseudonym: Marie

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Diocese of Savannah!

The Holy Father today has announced the new archbishop of Philadelphia, replacing Cardinal Rigali who has retired. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. is the new archbishop of that See, coming from the diocese of Denver. Archbishop Chaput is well-known … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“My wish for each of you is that you may discover this look of Christ, and experience it in all its depth. I do not know at what moment in your life. I think that it will happen when you … Continue reading

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Love’s Necessity

I having been writing a series of posts on Catholic Social Doctrine in recent weeks, taking from the Compendium of The Social Doctrine of the Church to do so. Underscored in those posts, and one of the firm bases on … Continue reading

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Hints of Things to Come?

The National Catholic Register is reporting that in Ireland some lawmakers are trying to pass legislation that would require priests to break the seal of the confessional if a pedophile confesses. Please note that this law has not passed, but … Continue reading

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Catholic Social Doctrine: Morality and the Economy

Catholic social doctrine teaches that there is an intrinsic  relationship between morality and economic activity. While there is a clear distinction between the two spheres, such a distinction does not imply that there is a separation between them; rather, there … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“If in my life I fail completely to heed others, solely out of a desire to be ‘devout’ and to perform my ‘religious duties,’ then my relationship with God will also grow arid. It becomes merely ‘proper,’ but loveless. Only … Continue reading

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Church of the Week

  St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Brownsville, Minnesota

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Quote for the Day

“God’s power creates us, his wisdom governs us, his mercy saves us.” — St. Crispin of Viterbo, OFM Cap

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Attention Deacons!

“The one who serves does not consider himself superior to the one served, however miserable his situation at the moment may be….. Those who are in a position to help others will realize that in doing so they themselves receive … Continue reading

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Social Doctrine of the Church: The Dignity and Rights of Children

The Church has constantly upheld the dignity of children. This dignity extends to all children and grows more urgent the smaller the child is and especially when a child is sick, suffering or handicapped. The Church insists that the rights … Continue reading

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Prisoners of the Lord in the Bond of Unity

My thoughts in recent days have been turning back to unity in the Church. With all the distress over John Corapi and the divisions that seem to have developed among some surrounding it all, I can only hope that the fractures … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” — Plato

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Deacon Bob’s Audio Homily – 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all of you! 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time- Cycle A: Part One 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time- Cycle A; Part 2

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If One is a Source of Division and Discord….

I want to share a quote today from St. Clement I on how to respond if one is seen as a source of division and animosity within the Church. This is my translation of the Italian text I used. “Who … Continue reading

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