Monthly Archives: September 2013

“And he kept trying to see him.”

Today’s Gospel passage from Luke is about how perplexed Herod became about the identity of Jesus. We hear of people telling him that Elijah has arisen, or the great prophet has come back. He immediately thought about John the Baptist, … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Speaks on a “Peccato Grave”

Pope Francis recently spoke of what he called the “grave sin” of using the needs of the poor for one’s own “vanity.” He did so in his visit to Cagliari, Italy. He told us that there are many who are … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Speaks Out on Church’s Approach

You probably have read in the secular media within the past couple of days about the extensive interview Pope Francis granted over the course of three meetings during the last month in Rome. He spoke at length with Antonio Spadaro, … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Diocese of St. Cloud!

Today, the Holy Father has appointed Bishop Donald Kettler bishop of St. Cloud, Minnesota after accepting the resignation of Bishop John Kinney.. Kettler, finora Vescovo della diocesi di Fairbanks (U.S.A,). Bishop Kettler was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and entered Crosier … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Diocese of San Diego!

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Brom as bishop of San Diego. His coadjutor, Bishop Cirilo Flores has succeeded him. Bishop Cirilo Flores was born in Corona, California, on June 20, 1948, the third child of … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Christian life, lived to its full, is a mystery of suffering, love and reconciliation. It is the life that proclaims peace and justice at the heart of the world.” — Ilia Delio, OSF

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The Call to Serve as Deacon

Here is a video put out by the USCCB on the permanent diaconate. Take a look and let me know what you think.

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God’s Joy

What was the take home point, do you think, of the readings given us at Mass this Sunday? How did you receive them? As you recall, our first reading from the Old Testament was an account of Moses and God … Continue reading

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Seeing God clearly, or through foggy lens?

This past week I was asked on two occasions to give the homily at daily Mass. I used the opportunity to reflect on the effect sin has on our ability to see the presence of God in daily life. The … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

Stay with me, Lord, for you are my light, and without you, I am in darkness.” — St. Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap.

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Here is my homily for this weekend. May God bless each of you! Audio:  Text: 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle C, 2013 Wis 9:13-18b; Phmn 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14: 25-33 September 7/8, 2013 We have some strong words … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day of Peace

“No more one against the other, no more, never! … war never again, never again war!” — Pope Paul VI

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Pope Francis’ Homily During the Vigil for Peace Today

As you know, Pope Francis presided today at a vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Square. This vigil he called for last Sunday, and he asked all dioceses throughout the world to hold their own vigils during the same hours … Continue reading

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Confession Reflections

Here are a few splendid reflections/quotes on the Sacrament of Penance. “Confession is an act of honesty and courage – an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving God.” — Bl. John Paul II “The … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“God is the Light I enter, and Light I become when I enter it. And He Himself says to me, ‘This is your soul. Behold how beautiful it is!’ And when I behold, it is Him I see.” — St. … Continue reading

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