Monthly Archives: March 2014

Celibacy and Marriage in the Clerical State

http://youtu.be/i61kl3YY9sE I ran across this video in which seminarians from the North American College speak of celibacy. I am curious what other married deacons and priests think of the points made in the video. As a married deacon, I find that … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you! 1st Sunday of Lent, Cycle A March 8/9, 2014 Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7; Romans 5: 12-19; Matthew 4: 1-11 Well, welcome to Lent! As you can see … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Holy Father Francis!

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your example and courage. Thank you for the challenge to live out the call to mission in our world!

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Quote for the Day

“Hatred is not a creative force. Love alone creates.” — St. Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conv.

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Pope Francis’ Lenten Message to the World

I present the Holy Father’s Lenten Message to the World. It speaks for itself. LENTEN MESSAGE OF OUR HOLY FATHER FRANCIS 2014 He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich  (cf. 2 Cor 8:9)   Dear Brothers and … Continue reading

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Holy Father Speaks on Riches

I would like to provide to you, my readers, my translation of the Holy Father’s catechesis at his weekly Angelus audience to the people gathered there. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! At the center of today’s Sunday liturgy we … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Sends Message of Unity to Pentecostal Kenneth Copeland

This video is amazing. Pope Francis sends a video message to a Pentecostal conference of Kenneth Copeland via an Anglican bishop. I would suggest you you listen to the entire video.

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