Monthly Archives: May 2011

Blessed Sr. Dulce Lopes Pontes – The Good Angel of Brazil

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

You probably won’t see this in the media much, but read about this remarkable woman. Sr. Dulce Lopes Pontes was beatified today in San Salvador de Bahia in norteastern Brazil. Cardinal Geraldo Majella Agnelo presided over the Mass that was … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Audio Homily – 5th Sunday of Easter

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

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 →

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400,000 hits since 2008

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Deacon Bob

This weblog has had over 400,000 hits since it went online in late 2008. Thank you one and all for your interest in stopping by and especially to all who took the time to offer a comment or two. I … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“What God must have ahead of us if we only leave all to His planning!” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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New Consultants to the Holy Father

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today has named, along with others, two American sisters to be consultors in the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization. They are: Sister Sara Butler of the Order of the Missionary Servants of the … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

  Roncalli Newman Center University of Wisconsin – La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Archbishop Dolan on “Marriage: the core of every civilization”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York wrote a wonderful post on the archdiocesan blog regarding marriage. You can read it entirely at: The Gospel in the Digital Age. I want to present a lengthy quote for those of you who … Continue reading →

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To My Astonishment….

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I posted a couple of days ago about legislation that is working itself through the Iowa legislature in an attempt to keep a late-term abortionist from setting up shop in the state, and how a writer in Des Moines was … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Prayer is the cup for drinking the grace of the Holy Spirit from the abundant fountain of delight, the Blessed Trinity.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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Congratulations, Diocese of Joliet

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today appointed Bishop Robert Conlon bishop of Joliet in Illinois. Bishop Conlon has been the bishop of Steubenville. The diocese of Joliet had been governed by now Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle. Archbishop Sartain and I … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“It never pays to become discouraged at the faults of others or at your own.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Would You Believe This!?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to Susan Kehoe over at A Deacon’s Wife, I learned of an argument pro-abortion advocates are using in the state of Iowa. There is a late-term abortionist across the border in Nebraska who wants to open shop in Iowa. … Continue reading →

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The Greatness of Papa Luciani is Magnified by the Brevity of His Pontificate

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Deacon Bob

A few days ago, I posted a few thoughts on how I believe Pope John Paul II’s papacy was a fulfillment of the papacy of his predecessor, Pope John Paul I, Papa Luciani. Today I would offer for your reflection … Continue reading →

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American Assumptions and Catholic Anthropology About Marriage

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read an intriguing article today written by Catholic theologian Tim Muldoon about the attempts in our country to redefine marriage. In his article, he speaks of the current American assumptions about democracy and the meaning of marriage as being … Continue reading →

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Marital Sexuality and Procreation

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

My youngest sister sent me a link to a post in the religion blog at CNN (http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/10/my-take-catholic-church-should-reverse-ivf-opposition/?hpt=C2 ) It is written by a Catholic man about his understanding of the Church’s opposition to in-vitro fertilization (IVF).He expresses his opinion regarding … Continue reading →

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