Monthly Archives: July 2014

The Recounting of Three Lives

I was unable to attend the annual Courage conference, held this year at Villanova in Pennsylvania. I am the diocesan consultant for the Courage apostolate for the Diocese of Winona, and along with three priests from the diocese we are … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“The word of God is a light to the mind and fire to the will. It enables man to know God and to love Him.” — St. Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap.

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 15th Week of Ordinary Time, 2014

You probably will not find a more comforting reading in all of Scripture. “My yoke is easy and my burden light.” For years I could not understand this reading. I don’t think someone can until they are older. Not until … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A

Here is my homily for this weekend. May God  bless each of you!   15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A                                   Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 113: 1-23 July 12/13, 2014 Are you a planter of … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“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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Homily for Thursday, 13th Week of Ordinary Time

Sorry for the late post. Here is my homily from yesterday morning’s Mass. Jesus tells us today that we are to go out and proclaim that “The Kingdom of God is at hand!” Yes, the Kingdom of God…. who and … Continue reading

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Holy Father’s Homily to Sexual Abuse Victims

Two days ago, the Holy Father gathered a number of sexual abuse victims for Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, his residence. During this Mass, he delivered a homily that I found particularly poignant and compelling. Certainly heartfelt. I want … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Congratulations, Diocese of Fall River!

The Holy Father appointed the new bishop for the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. He is Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who until now has been an auxiliary bishop of Newark. Bishop da Cunha was born in 1953 in … Continue reading

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