Monthly Archives: January 2014

Quote for the Day

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Blessed the servant who does not consider himself better when praised and lifted up by men, any more than when looked on as vile, simple, and repulsive,for a man is as much as he is before God and no more.” … Continue reading →

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Love God means Love Brother

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The first reading at Mass today from John’s first epistle begins with the rather blunt statement, “Anyone who says they love God but hates his brother is a liar.” What a wonderful, I could say, expression of the reality of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Prayer lets you experience the gospel paradox of losing yourself in order to find yourself. The more you lose yourself in contemplation of God, the more yourself do you really become.” — Murray Bodo, OFM

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“To overspend energy on negatives can only diminish our energy for good. If we know the truth and live it, gospel freedom is a gift from the Spirit.” — Lester Bach, OFM Cap.

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Number of Pastoral Workers Killed in 2013

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Fides, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies recently released data on the number of pastoral workers killed throughout the world in 2013. Twenty-two were killed worldwide (mostly priests) in 2013, up from 13 the year before. Violent deaths … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Epiphany, Silence, Bergoglio, and Luciani

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today, we celebrate the great feast of the Epiphany when Jesus is revealed to the nations as king, prophet and priest to the entire world. Church tradition has it that there were three Magi (or Wise Men, or Astrologers) all … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“When we have been remodeled into living witnesses of Christ through solitude, silence, and prayer, we will no longer have to worry about whether we are saying the right thing or making the right gesture, because then Christ will make … Continue reading →

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Last Sunday’s Televised Mass

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is last Sunday’s televised Mass, courtesy of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona. God bless all of you!

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BISHOP QUINN DELIVERS NATIONAL RADIO MESSAGE Diocese of Winona

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Deacon Bob

My bishop, John M. Quinn of the Diocese of Winona, gave a national radio address recently on the Holy Family. I would encourage each of you to sit back and listen to this program. Thank you, Bishop Quinn. http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/christmas/upload/christmas-retreat-year-a-holy-family-english.mp3  

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“We do well to remember how very short, after all, it is till our suffering — and our time of merit too — will be over.” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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