Monthly Archives: July 2011

Quote for the Day

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“We have witnessed a true moral miracle.” — Cardinal Eduardo F. Pironio following the election of Papa Luciani

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Why Papa Luciani in 1978?

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

As I do frequently, I try to read what is available about Pope John Paul I, Papa Luciani. I hope to keep his name alive and in the minds of many as long as I can. As I have said … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hayfield, Minnesota

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A Heartfelt Response…..

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, the webmaster for the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity has written a heartfelt response to the saddening developments within their community vis a vis John Corapi. I include a link here Fr. … Continue reading →

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A Plea for Unity and Healing Among Us All

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, I posted a section of Pope St. Clement I from the Office of Readings. He wrote eloquently of unity in the Church. Please read it again, and pray. Let us remember that it is Jesus who unites us in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Give praise to Him because He is good; exalt Him by your deeds, for He has sent you into the whole world for this reason: that in word and deed you may bear witness to His voice and bring eveyone … Continue reading →

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Good News from China

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Agenzia Fides, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies, reported on June 20, that the ordinations of ten deacons and two priests were signs of hope for the Chinese people. Bishop Joseph Xing Wen Zhi, the auxiliary bishop of … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is Independence Day, of course. Looking out of my room here there is nothing but sunshine, a breeze and much greenery. A German family was traveling down the River Road recently (i.e., U.S. Highway 61 along the Mississippi River … Continue reading →

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Pope St. Clement I on Church Unity

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Office of Readings includes a selection from Pope Clement I’s letter to the Corinthians, written not long after the original twelve Apostles lived. It is a splendid reflection on unity within the Church. As always, I use an Italian … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

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

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Social Doctrine of the Church – The Obligation of Participation

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Our earlier posts on subsidiarity and the common good imply an obligation which we bear — to participate in the development of society and the human person. We cannot refuse this obligation to participate by withdrawing from public discourse and … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Sartain Receives the Pallium

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

  Congratulations to Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle. He received the palllium from Pope Benedict two days ago at the Vatican. Archbishop Sartain and I were students together at the North American College in Rome back in 1977-78. He … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Marriage and the Family

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I thought it would be worthwhile to take a look at what Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani) had to say during his pontificate about marriage and the family. The following is an excerpt from his address to the American … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Marriage: Update

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

After I wrote my last post earlier today, I ran across this article written in my local newspaper, the The Winona Daily News. It is written by Dick Houck, president of the Catholic Defense League. His article is entitled, Marriage … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Marriage

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I am confused. Why are we not more energized and vocal about the assault on marriage that is occurring throughout our country at this time? Yes, the bishops are speaking out eloquently. Here in Minnesota, Archbishop Nienstedt of St. Paul/Minneapolis, … Continue reading →

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