Monthly Archives: February 2012

Minnesota Marriage Minute #9

Here is the ninth in a series of videos explaining the importance of the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment on the Minnesota ballot this fall. Please be sure to vote “yes” on this amendment. Thank you!

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Quote for the Day

“Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.” St. Anthony of Padua, OFM

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Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I) Centenary is Scheduled!

  I would like to happily inform you that there will be an international conference this October, here in the United States, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Pope John Paul I’s birth. The conference is slated to be held October … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for First Sunday of Lent

Here is an audio recording of my homily this weekend. Thanks for listening. 1st Sunday of Lent – Cycle B Here is the transcript:  As you can tell from the change of colors, we are in a new liturgical season….. … Continue reading

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Our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters in Laos

Fides, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies (see link below right), published yesterday a report of the confiscation of a church on February 22 in the village of Kengweng in the district of Sayabulim in Savannakhet province of … Continue reading

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A Catholic Pastor Speaks Out on Freedom of Religion

I want to thank Deacon Greg Kandra over at the Deacons Bench (see link under Blog Roll lower right) for putting me onto this recording of Fr. Sammie Maletta’s recent homily to his parish. Listen and drop me a comment … Continue reading

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It is in the Following that You Face the Cross

I have been left with an enduring thought these past couple of days, a thought which came from yesterday’s Gospel in which Jesus instructs his disciples that if they follow him, they will face the cross. I would suspect that … Continue reading

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USCCB’s Updated Response to the HHS Mandate

Here is a link to a short video released by the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please take 90 seconds to view it and then continue to demand a repeal of the HHS mandate that violates religious liberty and freedom … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“The truly obedient person simply does what he does for the sake of God. He takes account of nothing but genuine obedience and renders obedience reverently as if the directive came from Jesus himself.” — St. Collette, OSC

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #8

Here is the eighth Minnesota Marriage Minute video on the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment that will be on the ballot this November in Minnesota. I once again urge you to view the video, be informed and vote to protect marriage … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“We may be as much as nauseated in having to mingle with people of all sorts and conditions as St. Francis was with those who suffered from leprosy. Yet this is living the Gospel of love.” — Br. Brian, SSF

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!

The Holy Father has nominated as auxiliary bishop of Galveston-Houston, Rev. George A. Sheltz. Bishop-elect Sheltz has been the vicar general, chancellor and moderator of the curia of the same diocese. He was born in Houston and completed his theological … Continue reading

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Update #3: Has Europe Lost Its Soul? – The Infantilizaton of Culture

Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathon Sacks, in his address at the Gregorian (see previous posts) commented on how consumerism saps the moral strength of a culture, for it brings about a society obsessed with money. He said, “When money rules, we … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Good spirituality trusts God even when the directions are vague.” — Lester Bach, OFM Cap.

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Cardinal Dolan the Next Pope?!

Talk about making an impression! The Italian newspaper, Il Messaggero is reporting today that there is talk about the town that newly-made Cardinal Dolan is one of the papabili, that is, “pope able.” Let me quote Francesca Giansoldati in today’s … Continue reading

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