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I am away on continuing education for my clinical license and do not have access to my usual time or resources. I have not been able to keep up my series of posts on Papa Luciani. When I get home, I intend to … Continue reading →

I have wondered at times how much of human conversation consists of simple gossip. Seems to me that many people make it their life’s goal, i.e., to relay to others their opinionated views of another person who of course is … Continue reading →

The Holy Father announced on September 19th that he accepted the resignation of Bishop John B. McCormack of the diocese of Manchester and has named Bishop Peter Libasci its new shepherd. Bishop Libasci was born in 1951 in Jackson Heights, … Continue reading →

St. Olaf Catholic Church Mabel, Minnesota

Thirty-three years ago today, Cardinal Albino Luciani, Patriarch of Venice, was elected pope and took the name John Paul I. His papacy lasted 33 days, but his effect will continue for years. L’Osservatore Romano (www.vatican.va/news_services/or/or_quo/text.html) had a nice little article … Continue reading →

August, 1978 was an unforgettable month. In it was the death of Pope Paul VI on the Solemnity of the Transfiguration (August 6), the standing in line to see the pope’s body laying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, his … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you. 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A, Part One 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A, Part Two

  Met the “World Guy” yesterday, Erik Bendl and his dog Nice in Dresbach, Minnesota. He is from Louisville, Kentucky and spends months during the year walking from state to state raising awareness of diabetes in our country. His mom died in her early … Continue reading →

I have been slowly getting more and more information about the tragedy over in Norway over the weekend, apparently the work of one man. Frankly, I have been too speechless to write a post about it. Despite what may in … Continue reading →

“If you don’t think God has a sense of humor, go ahead and tell him your plan.” — Anonymous

It has come to my attention that there may have been readers who might have been offended by some things I have posted. If this is the case, I sincerely apologize for any offense that may have been taken or … Continue reading →

Just a reminder, folks. Any comment left in my combox is subject to my approval. I do not post comments that are directed, personal attacks. Passionate comments are great. Comments attacking the Church will not be posted. Let’s keep it … Continue reading →

Catholic Faith and Reflections has been up and running now since October 28, 2008 and has had over 414,000 page views in the course of that time. This is the 1000th posting. For some reason, that seems like a lot…. It is … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for this weekend. As usual, it is a recording made at home, so it lacks something that can only be had from an ambo. I wish I could record it live but I don’t have the … Continue reading →

I heard this morning that United States forces killed Osama Bin Laden and a few others in a raid in Pakistan. If you read the news reports, it would seem the entire nation is rejoicing. Why is it I am … Continue reading →

Here are the final few lines of the pope’s Easter Vigil homily: “We celebrate the definitive victory of the Creator and of his creation. We celebrate this day as the origin and the goal of our existence. We celebrate it … Continue reading →

Today is the 84th birthday of Pope Benedict. In a few short days, he will be also celebrating the sixth anniversary of his election as pope. He was born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger April 16, 1927 at 8:30 in the morning … Continue reading →