Monthly Archives: January 2013

Liberated From The Slavery of Fashion

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a video of an interview of a theologian to the Papal Household, explaining why only men can be ordained to the priesthood. He has a line that stood out when he said it: “Liberated from the slavery of … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today appointed Bishop Alexander Sample to be the next archbishop of Portland in Oregon. Bishop Sample until now has been the bishop of Marquette, Michigan, the diocese in which he was ordained a priest in 1990. He … Continue reading →

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“He is possessed by Beelzebul!”

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

We heard in the Gospel for today’s Mass the scribes uttering, “He is possessed by Beelzebul.” Jesus, in response, asks the question whether Satan can long stand if his house is divided. In other words, Jesus points out that he, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“O most holy preaching more precious than any treasure! Blessed are they who listen to you because you are a great light illuminating the world.” — St. James of the Marche, OFM

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Why Not, Mr. President? Why Not All Our Children?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

To all my readers: I post this only to point out that with just a bit of intellectual honesty and common sense, we can take what President Obama said so well and appropriately about the tragedy of the recent school … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on the Catechism

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I) was noted for his catechetical manner of speaking to the people. It seemed as if each chance he had would be seized by him as an opportunity to catechize whoever happened to be listening. … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons! The Feast of St. Vincent, deacon and martyr

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Tomorrow is the memorial of the martyr and deacon St. Vincent. Most of what we know about this deacon comes from the poet Prudentius. St. Augustine delivered a sermon about the deacon Vincent and drew from the Acts Vincent in doing so. What … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I have been very busy of late, on all sides of life. The demands of people upon time and talent are significant and justified, so I can do nothing less than respond as best I can. I have been doing … Continue reading →

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Child Labor in the Mideastern Country of Yemen

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Fides (http://www.fides.org/aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=33093&lan=eng) reported recently that 1,300,000 children are child laborers in that country. It identifies (no surprise) that poverty drives this exploitation of the young. Here is the article: Sanaa (Agenzia Fides) – In Yemen over 1 million and 300 thousand … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“Where there is mercy and discernment, there is neither excess nor hardness of heart.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Whom would you rather offend? – By Randy Hain

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I ran across an article by Randy Hain, Managing Partner of Bell Oaks Executive Search in Atlanta and Senior Editor for Integrated Catholic Life eMagazine.  He has published two books on living the Catholic faith. In this article he talks about what … Continue reading →

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Refuting an Illogical Argument Regarding “Same-sex Marriage”

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I want to thank my brother deacon, Scott Dodge over in Salt Lake for posting a wonderful piece on refuting a commonly voiced argument that if you support marriage as the union of one man and one woman  then you … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“I gratefully accept both joy and tribulation from our heavenly Father for He knows best what’s good for us.” — St. Conrad of Parzham, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“If the fire of God warms the human heart, then it will dispel the cold of human sins. It will feed the hungry, clothe the naked, bring release to prisoners and redress the wronged.” — John Michael Talbot, bsc

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Baptism of the Lord – Cycle C

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. May God bless you all! Audio: Baptism of the Lord Cycle C Text: Baptism of the Lord – Cycle C Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7; Acts 10: 34-38; Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22 January 12/13, 2013 … Continue reading →

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