Monthly Archives: October 2012

Minnesota Marriage Minute: What We Believe

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is a great summary of why we support the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment. Please watch, share with your friends, then vote “Yes” next Tuesday for the Marriage Protection Amendment. Remember, leaving the question blank will count as a no … Continue reading →

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The Mustard Seed of Faith

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel is the well known account of Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed, its smallness in size yet the manner in which it grows and produces a tree capable of welcoming various birds to its branches. It is an … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“One ‘Glory Be’ said in adversity is worth more than a thousand thanksgivings in times of success.” — Blessed Mother Mary Angela Truszkowska, SFO

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St. Mother Marianne Cope!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father this past weekend canonized Mother Marianne Cope, OSF. She, along with St. Damien of Molokai, cared for the lepers of Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai in the late 1800s into the early 1900s. After Damien died … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“What is religion? Ah! The science of Heaven come down to Earth: the science of our happy dependence on God and one another, the science whereby Almightly God makes men like to Himself.” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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No, I Haven’t Died

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I haven’t been posting because I am insanely busy. At the moment, I am sitting in a conference on how to treat psychopaths. Yes, I have had a few on my caseload over the years. In short, I have been … Continue reading →

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Vatican Radio: Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I)

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

A couple of days ago, the Vatican Radio did a piece on Papa Luciani, interviewing his niece Pia Luciani, and several others. Log on to this link to hear the radio broadcast: http://media01.radiovaticana.va/audiomp3/00339007.MP3 It is no secret to any of my … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Ministry of the Deacon

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I want to thank a brother deacon, Scott Dodge from Salt Lake City (www.scottdodge.blogspot.com) for sparking my thoughts on this topic. He has a splendid post today of the ministry of the deacon written by a guest blogger, Deacon Norb over … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Marriage Minute – Look at Europe

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is a video explaining what has happened in European countries that have redefined marriage as something other than the union of one man and one woman. Before you view it, I want to pass on that I recently saw … Continue reading →

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I Was There…. Pope John Paul II is Elected 34 Years Ago Tonight

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the 34th anniversary of the election of Karol Woityla as Pope John Paul II. I was there that night and remember it as if it were last week. Here is a video clip of what I and hundreds … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Let us begin to do good, for as yet we have done little.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Let us love our most loving Father in heaven with the greatest love and let our obedience be the proof of our perfect love which we put into practice especially when we are asked to give up our own will.” … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Each of us know his or her own wolf: fear, envy, impatience, greed, doubt, laziness, apathy. Only when we greet our own ‘Wolves’ with the sign of the cross, and bid them the Lord’s peace, can we be agents of … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father Speaks on the Opening of Vatican II 50 Years Ago

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father gave an off-the-cuff talk to the faithful in St. Peter’s square three days ago. He spoke of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council and spoke from the heart about how in the last 50 years the … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle B

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. Audio: 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time   28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle B October 13/14, 2012 Wis. 7:7-11; Heb. 4: 12-13; Mk. 10: 17-30 My dad was quite a card player. He … Continue reading →

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