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

Congratulations, Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today appointed Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski the new bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts. Until now, Bishop Rozanski was an auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Baltimore. Bishop Rozanski was born in 1958 and attended Catholic schools during his elementary … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Deacon Bob

SInce I have been having a writer’s block for a few weeks, struggling to write anything original regarding the Catholic faith, I thought I might compose one of my “Random Thoughts” posts. So here it goes: The Holy Father recently … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Even when confronting sin and evil, our goal must be transformation through bringing and witnessing God’s love.” — Dan and Sarah Mulholland, sfo

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Prayer is the cup for drinking the grace of the Holy Spirit from the abundant fountain of delight, the Blessed Trinity.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A, 2014

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the past weekend. May God bless each of you richly. Pentecost Sunday – Cycle A, 2014 Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3b -7, 12-13; Jn 20: 19-23 June 7/8, 2014   Bonjour! Guten Abend … Continue reading →

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Same-sex relationships and Marriage

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

I ran across this video clip that appears to me to have been the most civil debate I have encountered on the definition of marriage. I found it over at First Thoughts . The current efforts in culture to deny the … Continue reading →

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Homily for Thursday, 7th Week of Easter

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

We are one. We, the People of God, are one body. There is one baptism, one Gospel of Jesus Christ, one Spirit that binds us together as one. We have one Lord, one Church, on Eucharist whom we share. We … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

It never pays to become discouraged at the faults of others or at our own.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“If we want to profit by our reading about God and His saints we must read with reverence. We must appreciate.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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2001st Post after Six Years

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Deacon Bob

This is the 2001st post on Catholic Faith and Reflections. Late in 2008, my son suggested I begin a blog. On a whim, I did so and have for the most part tried my best to maintain it as a place where … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Homily in the Upper Room

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is a transcript (gleaned from the Vatican’s website) of the Holy Father’s homily at Mass in the Cenacle (the Upper Room) where Jesus had his Last Supper.  As usual, Francis’ words inspire. HOLY MASS WITH THE ORDINARIES OF THE … Continue reading →

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The Paucity of Blog Posts (or alternatively, closing in on 2000 posts!)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis has just completed his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I have been keeping abreast of his activities there as best as I could, although I have simply been too busy and occupied with various things to do any … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Divine aid is available to those who seek it from their hearts. Prayer is the mother and source of the ascent.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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39% of all Pregnancies in Detroit end in Abortion. Is Poverty the Cause?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Hats off to a fellow Catholic blogger for posting this. Please link over to Diane Korzeniewski’s blog Te-Deum and read her post for today, May 22. In it, she reports on recent statistics regarding abortion in the city of Detroit, her … Continue reading →

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Homily for Thursday, 5th Week of Easter

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Remain in me. Remain in my love. Today, Jesus tells us to remain in his love. Yesterday, he told us to remain in him. Yes, remain in Jesus! Why is it in the Gospel of John we find Jesus repeatedly telling … Continue reading →

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