Monthly Archives: November 2015

Martyrdom, Spiritual and Physical

I came across this icon painted by Nicola Savic, a Serbian artist (click here for source). It depicts the 20 Libyan Coptic Christian martyrs who were beheaded by ISIS this February after refusing to renounce the faith in Jesus. The … Continue reading

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Pope Francis’ Words to the Poor in Nairobi

Here is the Pope’s address to the poor of Nairobi, Kenya. As you most probably are aware, he is visiting that country in recent days. His words speak for themselves. APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO KENYA, UGANDA … Continue reading

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Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thanksgiving Day, 2015

Thanksgiving Homily, 2015 Sir 50: 20-24; 1 Cor 1: 3-9; Lk 21: 20-28 For what am I most grateful? Health? Life itself? Good fortune? My wife and family? The gift of Holy Orders into which I have been ordained? The … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Greets Deacons on the Occasion of their 50th Year Jubilee in Rome

Pope Francis was to have given an audience to deacons from around the world who were gathering in Rome last month for a Jubilee celebrating 50 years since the Vatican Council restored the diaconate as a permanent rank in the … Continue reading

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Cycle B, 2015

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you! The Solemnity of Christ the King Dn 7: 13-14; Rv 1: 5-8; Jn 18: 33b-37 November 21/22,2015 We are not comfortable with the word, king, nowadays. We would … Continue reading

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May It Be So

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