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Moderator: Deacon Bob Yerhot of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota.

Deacon Bob’s Audio Homily – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this weekend. God bless! 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Cycle A 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Part 2 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Part 3

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The Superstition of Divorce

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is a quote from G.K. Chesterton regarding marriage and divorce. I believe he wrote this in 1918 in a series of articles called, “The Superstition of Divorce.” “The obvious effect of frivolous divorce will be frivolous marriage. If people … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts on Saturday Morning

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I went to see the movie, The Rite, last night. Actually, I was pleasantly surprised because it didn’t portray the Church in a poor light. It brought out the reality of the devil and devils, and the fact that they … Continue reading →

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Have We Lost a Generation?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The conference titled “Lost? Twenty-somethings in the Church” co-sponsored by Fordham Center on Religion and Culture and the Francis and Ann Curran Center for American Catholic Studies is getting a little blog time among us Catholic weblog editors. This conference … Continue reading →

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A Piece of Advice for Spouses

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Log on to: For Your Marriage website for some very great ideas about how to live the sacrament of marriage. Here is one of their daily tips: “True, you can’t buy love, but the media tempts us to believe money … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani, Pray For Us

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is a prayer asking for the intercession of Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I) whose cause of beatification continues throughout the world. (Original is in Italian, written by Bishop Maffeo Ducoli, bishop of Belluno-Feltri.) “Lord Jesus, you have given … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Wealth is always so limited. Why do people chase after her so? While Holy Poverty knows no ending or boundaries.” — Will Moore, SFO

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North African Protests Unabated

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

If you have been following the news of late you are aware of the massive protests being waged in some North African nations, most notably Tunisia and Egypt. It has been demanding the headlines for quite a few days. I … Continue reading →

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And the Answer is…

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

John H. Garvey, the newly installed 15th president of Catholic University in America said it. (See post below.) To read the report about it, log on to: Catholic News Service. To read his entire address (worth your time!) log on … Continue reading →

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Who Said This?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is a quote from a recent address reported in the Catholic press. Do you know who said it? “The challenge for Catholic universities is finding a place for Bibles and papal decrees between our telescopes and microscopes…. A Catholic … Continue reading →

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Okay, Guys!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

This is for all of you married men out there. Question for you: What have you sacrificed today for the good of your beloved? Men, we are to sacrifice our time, income and lives for our wives. This is the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Make the Gospel the guiding principle of your families, and make your families a page of the Gospel written for our time.” — Pope John Paul II

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Congratulations, Bishop Wester of the Diocese of Salt Lake City

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father announced today that Bishop John C. Wester of the diocese of Salt Lake City has been named to the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People. Bishop Wester has been a leader in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Moderate strength is shown in violence and supreme strength is shown in levity.” — G.K. Chesterton, 1908

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Update on Bishop Robert F. Vasa, newly appointed coadjutor bishop of Santa Rosa

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Deacon Bob

My post on the naming of Bishop Robert Vasa as coadjutor bishop of the diocese of Santa Rosa, California generated a few comments. Quite frankly, I was unaware of who Bishop Vasa is until I began reading other reports about … Continue reading →

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