Monthly Archives: May 2012

Minnesota Marriage Minute Video

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is another video. Enjoy and learn!  

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The Scourge of Human Trafficking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

It is not being reported in the press as far as I can ascertain, but an  an international meeting on human trafficking is being held as we speak in Quito, Ecuador. The meeting’s title is Meeting on human trafficking and smuggling … Continue reading →

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World’s Oldest Bishop Dies

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The world’s oldest Catholic bishop, Bishop Antoine Nguyen Van Thien, died Sunday in France at the age of 106 years. He was the former bishop of Vinh Long, Vietnam and had celebrated the 80th anniversary of his ordination to the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Put aside your garments, that is worldly riches, so that you may not fall victim to the adversary and that you may enter the kingdom of heaven by the rough road and narrow gate.” – St. Clare of Assisi

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter – Cycle B

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. Audio (in two parts): 6th Sunday of Easter – Part One 6th Sunday of Easter – Part Two Text: 6th Sunday of Easter – Cycle B May 12/13, 2012 Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; … Continue reading →

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A Great Website on St. Damien of Molokai

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The diocese of Honolulu has put up a great website dedicated to Fr. Damien of Molokai, filled with information and photographs. Take a look: www.fatherdamien.com

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New “Servants of God” Named Today at the Vatican!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Pope Benedict has named today numerous people “Servants of God” for their lives of heroic virtue. Included in the list were two Americans: Bishop Frederick Baraga, the first bishop of Marquette, Michigan, born in modern-day Slovenia on June 6, 1797 … Continue reading →

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God’s Mercy Knows No Bounds: the Case of Rudolf Hoess

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I ran across a lecture given at Seton Hall University on March 25, 1998. I believe the lecturer was John Jay Hughes. The title was A Mass Murderer Repents: The case of Rudolf Hoess, Commandant of Auschwitz. In this lecture … Continue reading →

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Georgetown and Kathleen Sebelius

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

You may have heard in the press recently that Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, has invited the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, to speak at one of its commencement ceremonies in the near future. Kathleen Sebelius, although … Continue reading →

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An Ugly Reminder of the Consequences of Abortion Policy in China

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Deacon Bob

ABC News writer Susan Donaldson James wrote an article yesterday for ABC News entitled “Chinese-Made Infant Flesh Capsules Seized in S. Korea.” In the article, she describes nearly 17,500 capsules of dried human flesh taken from dead infants that are … Continue reading →

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Universities and the Freedom from Ideological Control

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I attended the commencement ceremonies at a regional public university over the past weekend. (My sister graduated with a Master of Arts in Sociology, and I am quite proud of her!) I was struck by the administration of the university … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Marriage Minute: Aren’t Same-Sex Relationships the Same as Marriage?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is another excellent video addressing common questions many are asking about the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment this fall. View it, be informed, and vote “yes” on the ballot this November!

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I am still here…

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I am still here, just too busy to blog much. Really, scarcely a spare moment. I will return.

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Random Thoughts – Trinitarian life, Family, Funerals, Papa Luciani, Blogs, Evangelization

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Deacon Bob

In my prayer and thoughts of late, and in my homilies at daily Mass, I have been returning to the theme of our being caught up into the life of the Trinity. The realization that by virtue of our baptism and … Continue reading →

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St. Joseph the Workman

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the optional memorial of St. Joseph the Workman. It was a little over a month ago (March 19) that we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph and we follow-up today remembering him as a worker and patron of all … Continue reading →

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