Monthly Archives: January 2012

Evangelization Campaign for Europe this Lent

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Vatican is announcing an evangelization campaign for Europe this Lent. It is called, Metropolis 2012: Paths to Conversion. Church leaders from 12 major European dioceses are hoping to re-evangelize their cities. These dioceses include: Menchelen-Brussels, Barcelona, Budapest, Cologne, Dublin, … Continue reading →

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Our Brothers and Sisters in Africa

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I would like to mention that Brother Nicodemus of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy, left a comment on a post I did last May on Blessed Anuarite, whom I described as the St. Maria Goretti … Continue reading →

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Marriage and Religious Freedom

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

A letter was published today, signed by religious leaders of many faiths, addressing the fundamental nature of marriage as the union of a man and a woman. Co-signers of this letter include four Catholic bishops. I include the text here … Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Doctrine: The Laity’s Mission of Service to the Human Person and Culture

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The social mission of the laity has as a priority service to the human person., i.e., to the value and dignity of every person. It is the essential, central and unifying task of all the Church’s service. It is a … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

 St. Joachim Chapel Lockeford, California

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The Catholic Faithful: What About Obedience?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I read with interest the remarks made by Cardinal Francis George of the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 28, 2011 during the ad limina visit of a number of American bishops to the Holy Father. In part, he said: The … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I want to thank Elizabeth Scalia over at The Anchoress (www.patheos.com/blogs/theanchoress) for this wonderful quote from Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI: Faith is not the resignation of reason in view of the limits of our knowledge; it is not … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Marriage Minute

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the second of a series of videos produced by Minnesota For Marriage regarding the upcoming Minnesota Constitutional Admendment protecting marriage in this state as the union of one man with one woman. Please view it. Then vote this … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI on Religious Freedom

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today spoke to the Diplomatic Corps to the Vatican. This is an annual event to all diplomats accredited to the Holy See. In his address, among other things, he addressed religious freedom. Here is an excerpt: In … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of “Ordinary Time”

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Well, I have just finished Christmas having assisted at 6:30am Mass this morning. This being the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the festivities of the Nativity and the beginning of “Ordinary Time” (which is … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Let your thinking be simple and lowly; always without wearying, focuse your attention on what is above you, and let the love of God be like oil poured over everything.” — St. Paschal Baylon, OFM

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Epiphany 2012

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. Audio: Epiphany Homily 2012 Text: Today, we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, the revelation to the world by the coming of the Magi to worship the Christ child that God is the God … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Two New American Cardinals Named

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father, just minutes ago, announced that two prelates from the United States, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, formerly of Baltimore and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York will be given the red hat during the upcoming February 18th consistory. The appointments of O’Brien … Continue reading →

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The Year of Faith (1967) in the Words of Papa Luciani

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Many of us do not realize that Pope Paul VI also called the Church to a “Year of Faith” in 1967 to mark the 1900 year anniversary of the martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul. Just as our particular dioceses … Continue reading →

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The Year of Faith

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

There will be a “Year of Faith” celebrated throughout the world, starting on October 11, 2012 and ending on November 24, 2013. The starting date coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and, I … Continue reading →

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