Monthly Archives: November 2014

Quote for the Day

(Writing about peace of heart.) “New, immobile in the face of terrors, And faithless to allurements, Peace that the world mocks, But cannot snatch away.” – Alessandro Manzoni, “La Pentecoste”

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Quote for the Day

“Violence is unworthy of man. Violence is a lie, for it goes against the truth of our faith, the truth of our humanity. Violence destroys what it claims to defend: the dignity, the life, the freedom of human beings. Violence … Continue reading

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Archbishop Carlson Calls for Peace after Fergeson

Archbishop Carlson from St. Louis has issued a plea for peace following the unrest and rioting in nearby Fergeson, Missouri. His words are incisive, and for all of us, a call to the Gospel. Here is the link to the … Continue reading

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Holy Father’s Words to the European Parliment

Yesterday, the Holy Father addressed the European Parliment in Stratsbourg, France. His words are noteworthy, and I present them to you via the Vatican’s Sala Stampa. I hope you take the time to read and consider.   Mr Secretary General, … Continue reading

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2 and a half million children live in shelters, on the streets or in cars – Fides News Agency

Read the following article. We are talking about the United States. Do not forget these people. 2 and a half million children live in shelters, on the streets or in cars – Fides News Agency.

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Quote for the Day

“Jesus is the perfect child of God. In his life and in his love, in the way he related to God and in the way he related to his sisters and brothers, we find our deepest meaning as human beings.” … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 33rd Week of Ordinary Time, Year II

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless you! The Holy Spirit inspired St. Luke to write the Gospel as a description of Jesus journeying to Jerusalem, step by step approaching the Holy City in which he would suffer, … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Wednesday, 33rd Week of Ordinary Time, Year II

Here is my homily from last night’s Mass. God bless all! If tonight’s Gospel sounds familiar, it should. Last Sunday’s Gospel was from Matthew in which we heard the same parable we hear tonight from St. Luke. God gifts his … Continue reading

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Francis speaks of deacons again!!

The Holy Father once again mentioned deacons directly in his Wednesday General Audience today! Deo Gratias. He did so last week also, which is so welcomed by us deacons who long for a connection to his heart and to know … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all! Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran November 8/9, 2014 Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3: 9c-11, 16-17; John 2: 13-22  We celebrate today the feast of … Continue reading

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Holy Father’s Words to Deacons, Priests, and Bishops

The Holy Father directly spoke of deacons last Wednesday during his General Audience. He rarely mentions deacons, and those of us who have been called to the diaconate have been a bit confused as to his silence (see previous  posts). His comments … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 31st Week of Ordinary Time, Year II

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless all! We have this beautiful reading today from St. Paul in which we hear him say that he has come to understand that the supreme good is to know Jesus Christ his Lord. … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Wednesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Here is my homily from Wednesday. God bless each of you! From what I can tell, everyone here, except for probably a couple, are in our 50s or later. As I get older, I begin to become a bit more … Continue reading

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