Monthly Archives: November 2013

Evangelii Gaudium – The Joy of the Gospel – And a Comment about the Diaconate

The Holy Father has issued his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium. I have yet to read it in its entirety, (I’m still working on it!) but from what I have read it is a clear challenge to us all. Here is the link to … Continue reading

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Pope Francis’ Homily for the Close of the Year of Faith

I have copied here in its entirety the homily delivered by Pope Francis at the closing Mass for the Year of Faith. It speaks for itself. By the way, the relics of St. Peter are now on public display for … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“So great the good I have in sight, that any pain is my delight.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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The Presentation of Mary

We celebrate today the memorial of the Presentation of Mary. Ancient tradition — largely through non-biblical sources and oral tradition — tells us that Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anna, prayed for a child as they were childless. They promised to … Continue reading

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Pope Francis blesses man with severely disfigured face :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Pope Francis continues to show us the way. He continues to show us how to love and how to be merciful. The Catholic News Agency has an article today that again highlights this aspect of the pope’s ministry. Click on … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“When you lose your wealth, you’ve lost nothing. When you’ve lost your health, you’ve lost something. When you lose your character, you’ve lost everything.” — attributed to the Rev. Billy Graham

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The Kingdom of God is Among You

In today’s Gospel reading from Luke we hear Jesus proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is among us. He says that there will be men who will shout out, “He is here!” or “He is there!” but we are not … Continue reading

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Meet the New President of the USCCB

Here is a great video introduction of the new president of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky and his comments on Pope Francis and Church ministry. Credits to the Catholic News Service.

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A New Chairman for the USCCB

Just in from the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops convened in Baltimore, as reported by www.usccb.org “Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the bishops’ annual fall … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

Here is an excerpt (the italics and bold print are mine) from a speech the Apostolic Nuncio gave to the American bishops meeting today in Baltimore. His talk was quite direct and revealing. I encourage you to read the entire text … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Sin and Corruption

Pope Francis had some strong and interesting comments this morning at his daily Mass at the Vatican’s Santa Marta during which he spoke of sin, forgiveness and corruption. He made a distinction between sin and corruption of which I hadn’t … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C 2013

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you! Audio:  Text: 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C November 9/10, 2013 2 Macc 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:16-3:5; Luke 20: 27-38 “He is not God of the … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“My only concern is to carry out what God wants of me. In a word, father of my heart and soul, I desire to be as perfect a likeness of my Lord Jesus Christ as I possibly can.” — Blessed … Continue reading

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CDF bars participation in events assuming truth of Medjugorje :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a letter to all the United States bishops prohibiting the Catholic faithful and all clergy from participating in events that presume the authenticity of the “apparitions” of Medjugorje. This letter, … Continue reading

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“Whether in life or in death, you are the Lord’s”

Our first reading at Mass today reminds us that whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s chosen ones. This is echoed loudly in today’s Gospel in Jesus’ two parables, the first about the lost sheep which he finds … Continue reading

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