Monthly Archives: April 2014

Quote for the Day

“My plan of life is chiefly this: to love and suffer, always meditating upon, adoring and admiring God’s unspeakable love for his lowliest creatures.” — St. Conrad of Parzham, OFM

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Quote for the Day

“The more the graces and favors of Jesus grow in your soul, the more you should humble yourself, always keeping the humility of our heavenly Mother, who, the instant she became the Mother of God, declared herself the handmaid of … Continue reading

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More on Today’s Canonizations

In case you didn’t get to watch it live, here is the video (courtesy of Vatican TV) of today’s double canonizations. It is three hours long, but beautiful to see.

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Parish named for John XXIII travels from La Crosse,Wis. for canonization :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Log on to this. The Newman Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin (the city in which I work) brought some pilgrims to Rome to witness the canonization of their now patron saint, St. John XXIII. I have attended Mass at this … Continue reading

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Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II

Today, the Holy Father declared Popes John XXIII and John Paul II to be saints of the Church and venerated as such worldwide. Millions of pilgrims were in attendance as well as dignitaries from throughout the world. What was probably … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday Mass with Bishop Quinn

Here is Bishop Quinn’s Easter Mass for those of you unable to attend today. Blessings!

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Urbi et Orbi from Pope Francis

As always, the Holy Father has sent his Easter greetings to the city of Rome and to the entire world (Urbi et Orbi).  Here it is for you to read. Blessings to all of you . Dear Brothers and Sisters, a … Continue reading

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The Lord Has Risen!

There is no doubt about it. The Lord has risen! The tomb was found empty not by one witness but by many. Jesus in fact appeared to Peter and Mary Magdalene. He ate real food with his Apostles. My friends, … Continue reading

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Easter Vigil Homily of Pope Francis

I give you the Vatican’s official English translation of our Holy Father’s homily at the Easter Vigil. Happy Easter everyone! The Gospel of the resurrection of Jesus Christ begins with the journey of the women to the tomb at dawn … Continue reading

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Silentium Magnum

Holy Saturday is always a day of the unusual for the observant Christian. It is a day of the Grand Silence, or Silentium Magnum in Latin. Silence…… the Lord is in the tomb and the apostles are struck with silence, … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“The prophets assure us that God does not abandon us, but in fact weeps with us!” — Louis Vitale, OFM

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Palm Sunday 2014

Here is my homily for Palm Sunday. God bless each of you! Palm Sunday – Cycle A April 12/13, 2014 Isaiah 50: 4-7; Phil 2: 6-11; Matthew 26: 14-27:66  I am always struck by the contrast on Palm Sunday, the … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Speaks to Faculty and Students of the Gregorian University

The Holy Father spoke to the faculty and some others from the Pontifical Gregorian University, which is located in Rome. “The Greg”, as the university is affectionately known by those of us who have studied there (I in 1977-78) is … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“One fully clothed cannot wrestle with one who is disrobed because h who wears something that can be seized is more quickly thrown to the ground. You cannot live in luxury on earth and reign with Christ in heaven.” — … Continue reading

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