Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Meaning of Success

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Back  in 1973, when I was a college freshman, a required reading was the book, The Meaning of Success, written by Michael Quoist. I honestly don’t remember its contents nearly 40 years later, but the title has never escaped my … Continue reading →

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To Be Written….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

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 →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“The Gospel that Christians proclaim is a Gospel of mercy, love and forgiveness. We believe that the death penalty is not compatible with the Gospel. The common good and public security can be achieved in other ways. The Gospel call … Continue reading →

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In Case You Don’t Know…..

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

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 →

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A Little Bit o’ This and a Little Bit o’ That

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I was thinking today as I was working around the house how untenable capital punishment is in today’s world. For all intents and purposes, it is immoral. Perhaps there is an extraordinary situation where it could be morally used, but … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

St. Jarlath’s Catholic Church Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota

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33 Years Ago — Papa Luciani’s Suffering

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here are some other words written by Peter C. van Lierde about Luciani shortly after his death (my translation of the Italian): To you, the faithful of Vatican City, and to all of you who nearly every day work here … Continue reading →

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