Monthly Archives: October 2013

“Strive to Enter Through the Narrow Gate…”

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel has Jesus telling us to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” He also warns that many will try and fail. You have to ask, “What will make the difference between entering and not entering?” There is a … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“It is Jesus you want to see, to gaze upon, to think about deeply and with desire to imitate.” – St. Clare of Assisi

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Pope John Paul I and Pope Francis

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Finally, someone is recognizing what I and others have been saying since Pope Francis’ election as pope: He resembles Pope John Paul the FIrst (Papa Luciani). I say resembles not so much in his physical appearance – even though both … Continue reading →

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“There is a Baptism with which I must be baptized…”

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel from Luke has Jesus declaring, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Hear? Remember?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Deacon Bob

How well do you hear? How long is your memory? No, this isn’t a test for Alzheimer’s. These really are profound spiritual questions that we all would do well to consider. How well do we hear God’s Word as revealed … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Devil

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

One of the things many people have noticed about Pope Francis right from the start is his reference to Satan. Many commentators have said this is a reflection of his Jesuit spirituality, and the charism of discernment often seen with … Continue reading →

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Mary Unties the Knots of Sin

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Our Holy Father offered a beautiful homily a couple days ago when, in St. Peter’s Square he venerated our Lady in an impressive yet simple manner, accompanied by thousands of people gathered with him. In this homily (see below) he … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“When a man trains himself to acts of virtue, it is with the help of grace from God from whom all good things come that he does this. The will is what a man has as his unique possession.” — … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 28th Sunday or Ordinary Time, Cycle C – 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless! Audio:  Text: 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle C October 12/13, 2013 2 Kings 5: 14-17; 2 Tim 2: 8-13; Luke 17: 11-19   Today we hear of gratitude in … Continue reading →

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Simplicity and Perseverance in Prayer

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel, as we all heard at Mass this morning, was taken from Luke. We heard of the man who at night pounds on the door of his friend, asking for some bread to feed an unexpected guest, and his … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“Let us love our most loving Father in heaven with the greatest of 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 … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Peace

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I am not a Franciscan; I have never been formed in Franciscan spirituality. My best friend, though, is a secular Franciscan and I was privileged to be present the day he made his promises several years ago. Because I am … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons! The Church Must “Si Spoglia” Her Riches

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis will be making a day-long pilgrimage to Assisi tomorrow in honor of St. Francis, who feast day is October 4. In comments he has made in the past week, he said the Church needs to shed (si spoglia) … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“I believe very firmly that you know well that the kingdom of heaven is promised by the Lord only to the poor and to them it is given, because when the heart is set on some temporal thing the fruit … Continue reading →

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I Scarcely Know Where to Begin….

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

There is so much happening that I scarcely know where to begin. I am referencing what is occurring in the Church, especially with the continued press that the Holy Father has been given and for which he has been asking. … Continue reading →

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