Monthly Archives: August 2011

Deacon Bob’s Audio Homily

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you. 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A, Part One 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A, Part Two

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Church of the Week

  St. Patrick’s Church Mauston, Wisconsin

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Quote for the Day

“The truth is that all that we are and have or are able to do, it is thanks to God, who gives these things to us constantly. In fact, we exist because God is giving and supporting our existence at … Continue reading

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Catholic Evangelization

I read with interest this morning an article by Phil Lawler over at Catholic Culture and his prediction that Catholic evangelization is about to widen in great and wonderful ways because of the use of the internet. Click over and … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Always stay close to the Catholic Church because it alone can give you true peace, because it alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, who is the true Prince of Peace.” — St. Padre Pio, OFM Cap.

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St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr of Rome

I would be remiss if I didn’t post something on St. Lawrence, whose feast day it is today. Yes, this is a feast, not just a memorial, which means it is “kinda important” in the Church calendar. Lawrence was one … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts: Economy, the Old Days, Prophets, Obama, and the Diaconate

I wonder about the wisdom of financial security. I mean, I wonder if the energy we put into trying to obtain financial security is worth it. With the stock market doing its thing, and in all reality the impotency of … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Little is always much in the hands of Christ.” — Deacon John DeStazio of Rochester, Minnesota (Deacon DeStazio is a friend and brother deacon of the diocese of Winona who made this statement in his homily of July 31 on … Continue reading

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St. Dominic

Today is the memorial of St. Dominic. He is the patron saint of my confirmation. From as far back as I can remember I had wanted Dominic as my confirmation name. I am not sure why, but I suspect my … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Live so as not to fear death. For those who live well in the world, death is not frightening, but sweet and precious.” — St. Rose of Viterbo, SFO

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Church of the Week

  St. Joseph Church Harvard, Illinois

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Dedication of the Basilica St. Mary Major

Today is an optional memorial of the dedication of the basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. It sits on the Esquiline hill and is the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Western Church. Pope Sixtus III … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Trust in God enables us to do difficult things.” — Lester Bach, OFM Cap.

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Rancor, Moral Relativism, and Political Despair

The political process seems at times to be unmoored from anything solid on which it can function effectively. I know… we have the Constitution and 50 state costitutions that provide some grounding, but I sometimes wonder whether those we send … Continue reading

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A Blast from the Past

I have had the pleasure of becoming reaquainted with Fr. Chuck Stoetzel, rector of the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fr. Stoetzel was transferred to La Crosse on July 1. I had been assisting as … Continue reading

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