Monthly Archives: May 2009

Quote for the Day

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Live always in truth, that you may die in obedience.” — St. Francis of Assissi Obedience to the truth always leads to freedom and beatitude.  Thus, the importance of always knowing the truth, directing ourselves to it, and choosing it … Continue reading →

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“Eating is a Moral Act”

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Log on to www.ncrlc.com/tabletalk.html This is the website for the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. You will find there “Ethics of Eating” that is worth your while to read. I will quote a short piece from it below. “Eating is … Continue reading →

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Conscience Clauses and President Obama

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The USCCB is reporting that President Obama has promised to support conscience clauses in health care facilities.  There had been concern that conscience clauses that exist would have been eliminated with the current administration, putting thousands of Catholic health care … Continue reading →

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St. Philip Neri

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Philip Neri.  He was born in 1515.  He went to Rome where he began working with the youth and gave himself to a truly Christian life.  He founded a religious association to assist the … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Retreat is over.  Always a little difficult to come back to the daily routines of life after spending days on retreat.  My time away was much needed, and quite rewarding.  Deacon Ken Piechowski from the diocese of Cleveland was our … Continue reading →

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Retreat Time

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Deacon Bob

You won’t be seeing any posts here over the next five days or so.  I will be on retreat.  Keep me in your prayers as I place myself at the feet of the Lord and try to listen to him. … Continue reading →

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Diaconal Kenosis and Theosis

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“By the imposition of the bishop’s hands and the specific prayer of consecration, the deacon receives a particular configuration to Christ, the Head and Shepherd of the Church, who for love of the Father made himself the least and the servant … Continue reading →

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St. Cyril of Alexandria and the Body of Christ

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Some thoughts on the unity of the Body of Christ, the Church, are given today by St. Cyril of Alexandria.  Good words to ponder when we think of the challenges to Church unity in contemporary society. My translation: “The power … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame, one last time

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I’d like to direct your attention to a post (Obama and ND – a last gasp) made by Deacon Scott Dodge over at  www.scottdodge.blogspot.com  He succinctly describes the basic issue for this whole affair, and he does so well. Kudos to Deacon Dodge.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“My only concern is to carry out what God wants of me.  In a word, I desire to be as perfect a likeness of my Lord Jesus Christ as I possibly can be.” — Bl. Didacus Joseph of Cadiz, OFM … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict and the Holy Land

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father, in his Regina Caeli address from the Vatican yesterday, made some interesting comments on the Holy Land which I would like to share with you.  There is no official English translation, so here is mine from the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 34(35)

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Office of Readings asks us to pray Psalm 34(35).  It is a prayer asking God to save us in times of persecution.  The Italian translation offers some wonderful phrases that are very descriptive.  My translation into English follows: Lord, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Let us desire nothing else, let us wish for nothing else, let nothing else please us and cause us delight except our Creator and Reedemer, and Savior, the one true God.” — St. Francis of Assissi

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Another Bishop’s Response to the Notre Dame Problem

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Diocese of Fargo wrote to Fr. Jenkins, president of Notre Dame on April 5, expressing his thoughts on President Obama’s invitation to speak and receive an honorary degree from Notre Dame in the next … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict and the Palestinians

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father visited Bethlehem today.  He spoke of the rights of the Palestinian people and offered to them a challenge.  I am quoting from the English original as reported by the Vatican website, www.vatican.va “Mr. President, the Holy See … Continue reading →

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