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

Quote for the Day

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“We never tire of considering the family as a community of love. Marital love unites the couple and generates new life. It is a reflection of the love of God.” —  Pope John Paul I, 21 Sept. 78

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“What does evangelization mean if not to carry to all peoples, after first to the cities of Judah, the good news of the coming of Christ on earth?” –Eusebius of Caesarea, writing of John the Baptist and by extension to … Continue reading →

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Compassion over Judgment

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Catholic New Service (see link below right) is reporting Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher of the papal household, spoke of the call priests have to be bearers of compassion, not judgment, to the people. He said, “Do not … Continue reading →

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What would it be like at Christmas if?

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I sometimes wonder what it would be like at Christmas if: For every dollar spent on a Christmas present, a dollar would be spent on the poor. For every hour spent shopping, there would be an hour spent with the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 116(117)

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The shortest psalm in Scripture is Psalm 116(117).  It is a great one to commit to heart. I find that I need to pray it often, as life can be quite a challenge more often than not. I am usually … Continue reading →

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Advent Longing for the Lord

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Advent is a time for longing.  Longing for the Lord.  We are eager to see him, to be with him, to know him. He is coming. St. Anselm today in his Proslogion writes: “Teach me to search for you, and … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Peace is not the absence of violence but the unity of love. It is the love that flows from the wounds of the crucified Christ and the love that embraces us in the Eucharist.” — Ilia Delio, OSF

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Dignity and Honor in a Cup of Coffee

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I shared a cup of coffee with someone today. It was a symbol of this person’s dignity, and a sign of honor extended to me. It reminded me of another time when someone offered me a very simple meal, and … Continue reading →

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Look and be Amazed

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Deacon Bob

For anyone who may want to deny that the developing embryo/fetus is truly a human person, take a look at the website of The Endowment for Human Development: www.ehd.org You will find a wealth of information on embryonic and fetal … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Andrew

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today is the feast of St. Andrew the apostle.  He was the brother of Peter, and the gospel tells the story of Andrew going to his brother and announcing that he had found the Messiah, and “He led him to … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“There are three requisites for perfect prayer. First, when at prayer close your senses and concentrate with all your being, body and soul, and calmly dwell with sorrow and contrition on all your weaknesses past, present and future.” -St. Bonaventure, … Continue reading →

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Sing and Walk

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Deacon Bob

St. Augustine has the last words for reflection in the liturgical year which ends tonight at sundown. In today’s Office of Readings, he concludes his discourse with the words, “Sing and walk.” We sing alleluia (praise God) in this life … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“[Christ] knows better than anyone the nature of all things. He know well that violence does not surrender to violence, but to gentleness.” — St. John Chrysostom Let us pray for peace…

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A Happy Thanksgiving to each of you on this day for family and friends. Let us be especially grateful for the many men and women of faith who have gone before us and given of themselves for our benefit. I … Continue reading →

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St. Paul Le-Bao-Tinh and Pope John Paul II

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac and his companions, all martyrs for the faith during the 19th century in Vietman.  There were 117 of them canonized together by Pope John Paul II in 1988. Sixty-four had been beatified … Continue reading →

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