Monthly Archives: January 2011

North African Protests Unabated

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

If you have been following the news of late you are aware of the massive protests being waged in some North African nations, most notably Tunisia and Egypt. It has been demanding the headlines for quite a few days. I … Continue reading →

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And the Answer is…

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

John H. Garvey, the newly installed 15th president of Catholic University in America said it. (See post below.) To read the report about it, log on to: Catholic News Service. To read his entire address (worth your time!) log on … Continue reading →

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Who Said This?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is a quote from a recent address reported in the Catholic press. Do you know who said it? “The challenge for Catholic universities is finding a place for Bibles and papal decrees between our telescopes and microscopes…. A Catholic … Continue reading →

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Okay, Guys!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

This is for all of you married men out there. Question for you: What have you sacrificed today for the good of your beloved? Men, we are to sacrifice our time, income and lives for our wives. This is the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Make the Gospel the guiding principle of your families, and make your families a page of the Gospel written for our time.” — Pope John Paul II

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Congratulations, Bishop Wester of the Diocese of Salt Lake City

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father announced today that Bishop John C. Wester of the diocese of Salt Lake City has been named to the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People. Bishop Wester has been a leader in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Moderate strength is shown in violence and supreme strength is shown in levity.” — G.K. Chesterton, 1908

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Update on Bishop Robert F. Vasa, newly appointed coadjutor bishop of Santa Rosa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Deacon Bob

My post on the naming of Bishop Robert Vasa as coadjutor bishop of the diocese of Santa Rosa, California generated a few comments. Quite frankly, I was unaware of who Bishop Vasa is until I began reading other reports about … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“With God you have everything; without Him you have nothing.” — Fr. Larry Richards

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“God calls us with a slight whisper.” — Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani)

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A Spirituality of Mission and Evangelization

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

There are some who write about spirituality issues who are saying the Catholic Church has lost the “masculine” spirituality of the early Apostles who, after Pentecost, went forth to preach to the nations and shaped the culture and world around … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Misfortune is more useful to the friends of God that good fortune, for on such occasions they can prove their loyalty to their Lord.” — St. Louis of Toulouse, OFM

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Happy Anniversary, Swiss Guards

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I am a day late on this one, but the Swiss Guard at the Vatican celebrated their 505th anniversary of service to the Pope yesterday. The Guard first marched into the Vatican on January 22, 1506. They are a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Santa Rosa

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father this morning has chosen Bishop Robert F. Vasa to be coadjutor bishop of Santa Rosa in California. Bishop Vasa was the bishop of Baker, Oregon. Being named coadjutor bishop means that he will immediately succeed the current … Continue reading →

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The “Pallium Lambs”

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I posted a couple of days ago about St. Agnes. I mentioned that on that day, the pope blesses two lambs that will provide the wool used to make the pallia given to all archbishops. The Catholic News Service has … Continue reading →

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