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

To Be Written….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I am away on continuing education for my clinical license and do not have access to my usual time or resources. I have not been able to keep up my series of posts on Papa Luciani. When I get home, I intend to … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“The Gospel that Christians proclaim is a Gospel of mercy, love and forgiveness. We believe that the death penalty is not compatible with the Gospel. The common good and public security can be achieved in other ways. The Gospel call … Continue reading →

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In Case You Don’t Know…..

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I have wondered at times how much of human conversation consists of simple gossip. Seems to me that many people make it their life’s goal, i.e., to relay to others their opinionated views of another person who of course is … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit o’ This and a Little Bit o’ That

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I was thinking today as I was working around the house how untenable capital punishment is in today’s world. For all intents and purposes, it is immoral. Perhaps there is an extraordinary situation where it could be morally used, but … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

St. Jarlath’s Catholic Church Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota

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33 Years Ago — Papa Luciani’s Suffering

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here are some other words written by Peter C. van Lierde about Luciani shortly after his death (my translation of the Italian): To you, the faithful of Vatican City, and to all of you who nearly every day work here … Continue reading →

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33 Years Ago: Cardinal Hugo Poletti on John Paul I

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

On September 29, 1978, the day the body of John Paul I was found in his bedroom, the Vicar General of the diocese of Rome made this announcement to the city of Rome (my translation of the Italian): Dear Priests, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“We have nothing to fear when we can say, resolutely, even without feelings: Long live Jesus!” — St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap.

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33 Years Ago Today – Papa Luciani’s Last Address

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I gave his last address for he died late that night. On September 28, 1978 he met a group of bishops from the Philippines on their ad limina visit. In this address he spoke … Continue reading →

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33 Years Ago Today: Papa Luciani on Love

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Deacon Bob

In his General Audience on September 27, 1978 Pope John Paul I spoke of Pope John XXIII’s “third lamp of sanctification” which is charity. He began with a prayer his mother taught him: My God, with all my heart above … Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Teaching: The Crisis in the Relationship Between Humanity and the Environment

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The relationship between humanity and the environment is a foundational aspect of human identity. This in turn, is illustrative of humanity’s deeper relationship with God. Scripturally, creation is always an object of praise. Salvation is perceived as a new creation. … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI to the Youth of Germany

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has been in his homeland of Germany this past week. He spoke to the German Parliament a few days ago, and he also spoke the the youth, to seminarians, to the Orthodox, and others during his time … Continue reading →

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Social Doctrine of the Church: The Contribution of the Church to Peace

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The  promotion of world peace is a central part of the Church’s mission. It is a part of Christ’s work of redemption. The Church is a “sacrament” or sign and instrument of peace for the world. The Church teaches that … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Assumption Catholic Church Canton, Minnesota

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33 Years Ago Today: Papa Luciani on the Goodness of People and the World

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I spoke in his Sunday Angelus address of the presence of good and love in the world. He began, though, with two comments about what were then current events demonstrating the presence of … Continue reading →

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