Monthly Archives: July 2013

FYI

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Deacon Bob

It has been very difficult to blog in recent weeks. To say I have been busy is an understatement, but it is the reason for the paucity of posts. I spent several days last week in Mundelein, Illinois at St. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Bridgeport!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Deacon Bob

At noon, Rome time, today the Holy Father appointed Bishop Frank J. Caggiano bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Until now, Bishop Caggiano was an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Bishop Caggiano was born in Brooklyn on March … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis in Brazil

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

As you know, the Holy Father is in Brazil to take part in the bi-annual World Youth Day. He is making quite a stir (in a good sense) down there – no surprise!- and it is my hope he re-energizes … Continue reading →

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For Your Information

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I would draw your attention to the addition of a page to this weblog entitled Conferences and Retreats. You can find the tab for this page under the header image above, and some information regarding it along the sidebar to the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“… Apart from this body, outside this unity of the Church in Christ, outside this Church… faith loses its ‘measure’; it no longer finds its equilibrium, the space needed to sustain itself.” — Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, #22

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Papa Luciani Slide Show

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a wonderful slideshow of the celebration held in Canale d’Agordo in northern Italy last fall. It was a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I). I hope someday to be … Continue reading →

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Catholic Nun In India Gang Raped

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

News like this is difficult to hear, but I bring it to your attention because this is not the only such crime committed against Christian women in third world nations. It speaks not only of the condition and station of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“In the intimacy of my soul I feel contented because it desires nothing but the will of God.” — St. Veronica Giuliani, OSC

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 2013

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all of you! Audio in two parts: 15th Sunday or Ordinary Time – Cycle C, 2013 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle C, 2013, Part 2 Text: 15th Sunday of … Continue reading →

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Tell Me What You Think of This

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a YouTube video I ran across this morning. It is a video meant to inspire the faith. The beginning few seconds are not indicative of the rest of the video. Take a look at it and let me … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“… we have lost the sense of fraternal responsibility; we have fallen into the hypocritical attitude of the priest and of the servant of the altar that Jesus speaks about in the parable of the Good Samaritan: We look upon … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“The more Christians immerse themselves in the circle of Christ’s light, the more capable they become of understanding and accompanying the path of  every man and woman towards God.” — Lumen Fidei #35, Pope Francis

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It Official: John Paul II and John XXIII will be Canonized!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has given his approval to the canonization of both Pope John Paul II and John XXIII. In a rather unusual move, Pope Francis has dispensed with the necessity of a second miracle in John XXIII’s case. (Please … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day from Lumen Fidei, Francis’ First Encylical

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis’ first encyclical, Lumen Fidei, was released today and can be downloaded and read from the website of the Holy See (www.vatican.va). I am pouring over it this morning during an hour’s unexpected patient cancellation. On page 16 there is a … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Reflects on the Meaning of Christian Service

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father spoke today on the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle on encountering the living God through the wounds of Christ. I ran across this in an email from a brother deacon in my diocese who spends enormous … Continue reading →

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