Monthly Archives: January 2014

Pope Francis Speaks to Notre Dame University Delegation

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today met with individuals from Notre Dame University, speaking with them about the need to “uncompromising witness of Catholic universities to the Church’s moral teaching, and the defense of her freedom, precisely in and through her institutions, … Continue reading →

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SuperPope?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Take a look at the street graffiti near the Vatican! On the Borgo Pio, if I am not mistaken. I used to walk this street on my way to St. Peter’s Basilica from the Janiculum hill.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Where there is charity and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 24, 2014 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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Congratulations, Diocese of Sacramento!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today, the Holy Father has appointed auxiliary bishop of Sacramento, Fr. Myron J. Cotta. Bishop-elect Cotta was born in 1953 in California in the diocese of Fresno. He entered seminary in 1980 studying at St. John’s seminary in Camarillo, finishing … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Harrisburg!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father as appointed Bishop Ronald W. Gainer bishop of Harrisburg. Until now, Bishop Gainer had been bishop of Lexington, Kentucky. Bishop Gainer was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania in 1947. He entered St. Charles Borromeo seminary (the archdiocesan seminary … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father Visits Migrants andRefugees in Rome

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is a nice video clip, thanks to the Catholic News Service (CNS), of the Holy Father visiting refugees and migrants in Rome. CNS does a great job of putting together these videos keeping us updated on Pope Francis’ activities. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“No counsel coming from God can be anything but good, neither is it difficult to observe except for those lacking in faith and those who have little trust in God while they are led only by the rules of human … Continue reading →

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The Lambs of St. Agnes

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Deacon Bob

As is customary on this, the feast of St. Agnes, the Holy Father at hsi residence was presented two lambs which had been blessed this morning in the Basilica of St. Agnes on the via Nomentana. The wool from these … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Deacon Bob

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

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“God’s plans are always for the best, always wonderful.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Congratulations, Diocese of Pueblo!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Stephen J. Berg bishop of Pueblo, Mexico. BIshop-elect Berg is from the diocese of Fort Worth. Bishop-elect Berg was born in 1951 in Montana. He went to college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, got … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“What a great laudable exchange: to leave the things of time for those of eternity, to choose things of heaven for the goods of earth, to receive the hundred-fold, in place of one, and to possess a blessed and eternal … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A, 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. May God bless all of you!   Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A, 2014 Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3: 13-17 January 11/12, 2014  What would God say … Continue reading →

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Our Faith Conquers, says Pope Francis

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father said in a recent homily (my translation of the Italian original); “Whoever remains in God, whoever has been begotten by God, whoever remains in love, conquers the world and the victor is our faith. On our part, … Continue reading →

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