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

Quote for the Day

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Place your mind before the mirror of eternity! Place your soul in the brilliance of glory!” — St. Clare of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“What else do I ask for?  What do I hope for?  I ask the priests, deacons, religious and laity to help me to be myself,my best self.  I promise to love and respect all of you by letting you be who you are and to bring out the best in you. Let’s do this for one another.” — Bishop-elect Edward Scharfenberger

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Congratulations, Dioceses of Albany and Rockville Centre!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis has made two appointments this morning to diocesan sees here in the United States. The Holy Father has appointed the new bishop of Rockville Centre, Msgr. Andrzej J. Zglejszewski. Bishop-elect Zglejszewski (yes that is his name’s spelling!) was … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Every so often, I post random thoughts on this weblog. Usually when I have a few unexpected moments to my self. So here goes a few more. Topic One: I often hear the argument that “there isn’t enough money” to … Continue reading →

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Evangelization: Who Said This?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Deacon Bob

We often attribute the New Evangelization to Pope John Paul II. Here is a quote from another pope who spoke of the evangelization of the of the world. Do you know who he was? We wish to remind the entire … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“The truly pure of heart are those who despise the things of earth and seek the things of heaven, and who never cease to adore and behold the Lord God living and true with a pure heart and soul.” — … Continue reading →

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Homily for the Day: Rely on Faith in the Lord Jesus

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Deacon Bob

I was asked to give the daily homily this morning at Mass. The Gospel passage was from Mark in which Jesus sent out the apostles “two by two” to preach repentance, cure the sick and expel demons. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Who does not get a taste of the Cross, one way or other?” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Presentation of the Lord

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you! Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February1/2, 2014 Mal 3: 1-4; Heb 2: 14-18; Lk 2: 22-40 Do you remember the biblical account of the Passover in … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Speaks to Notre Dame University Delegation

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today met with individuals from Notre Dame University, speaking with them about the need to “uncompromising witness of Catholic universities to the Church’s moral teaching, and the defense of her freedom, precisely in and through her institutions, … Continue reading →

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SuperPope?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Take a look at the street graffiti near the Vatican! On the Borgo Pio, if I am not mistaken. I used to walk this street on my way to St. Peter’s Basilica from the Janiculum hill.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Where there is charity and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“O most holy preaching more precious than any treasure! Blessed are they who listen to you because you are a great light illuminating the world.” — St. James of the Marche, OFM

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Congratulations, Diocese of Sacramento!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today, the Holy Father has appointed auxiliary bishop of Sacramento, Fr. Myron J. Cotta. Bishop-elect Cotta was born in 1953 in California in the diocese of Fresno. He entered seminary in 1980 studying at St. John’s seminary in Camarillo, finishing … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Harrisburg!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father as appointed Bishop Ronald W. Gainer bishop of Harrisburg. Until now, Bishop Gainer had been bishop of Lexington, Kentucky. Bishop Gainer was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania in 1947. He entered St. Charles Borromeo seminary (the archdiocesan seminary … Continue reading →

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