Category Archives: Evangelization

Reasons for Returning to the Mass

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is an excellent video produced by the diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Click on the link, and enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/embed/saN4m3OZ3wE“

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Benedict XVI on the Diaconia of Communion

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father spoke today to the last group of American bishops making their ad limina visits. This particular group included all the Eastern Rite bishops of the United States. The Holy Father’s theme was largely that of Church unity, … Continue reading →

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Georgetown and Kathleen Sebelius

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

You may have heard in the press recently that Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, has invited the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, to speak at one of its commencement ceremonies in the near future. Kathleen Sebelius, although … Continue reading →

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Why the Bickering Among Us?

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Deacon Bob

As you may suspect, I follow a couple of blogs, most of which are listed below and to the right under blogroll. Frequently what I will read is a posting that triggers some strong reactions from readers, some happening in … Continue reading →

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Bishop Quinn Interviewed by EWTN News

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I’d  like to draw your attention to an article in the National Catholic Register (www.ncregister.com/daily-news/minnesota-bishop-is-encouraged-by-young-peoples-quest-for-truth/) in which my bishop, John Quinn of Winona is interviewed. In this article, he speaks of the youth desiring the truth over self-centered relativism. The … Continue reading →

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Calling all Deacons! – The Authority of Service

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father’s Angelus message centers around today’s passage from the Gospel of Mark in which a man with an unclean spirit is cleansed by Jesus. Benedict XVI made a remarkable comment on the nature of authority. We all have … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“As we know, in vast areas of the world, faith is in danger of being extinguished like a flame that runs out of fuel. We have before us a profound crisis of faith, a loss of the sense of religious … Continue reading →

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A Light to the Nations

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday in my homily at 6:30 am Mass, I spoke of my experiences being present for papal Masses celebrated by three popes in 1978. The memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus was being celebrated, and the Gospel for the day … Continue reading →

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Evangelization Campaign for Europe this Lent

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Vatican is announcing an evangelization campaign for Europe this Lent. It is called, Metropolis 2012: Paths to Conversion. Church leaders from 12 major European dioceses are hoping to re-evangelize their cities. These dioceses include: Menchelen-Brussels, Barcelona, Budapest, Cologne, Dublin, … Continue reading →

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The Year of Faith

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

There will be a “Year of Faith” celebrated throughout the world, starting on October 11, 2012 and ending on November 24, 2013. The starting date coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and, I … Continue reading →

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Terra Santa News

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I was happy to find today a splendid You Tube site created by the Franciscan fathers in the Holy Land. It is called Terra Santa News in English.  There are a series of wonderful videos on various aspects of our … Continue reading →

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Diocese of Winona Hires Raymond de Souza as Director of Evangelization

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Bishop John M. Quinn of Winona has hired Raymond de Souza as director of the Office of Evangelization. Mr. de Souza had been part-time director of the Office of Apologetics for the diocese, but will be full-time starting January 2, … Continue reading →

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What Constitutes Good Preaching?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read with interest today a report from The Catholic News Service that Fr. Roy Shelly and Deborah Wilhelm of the Diocese of Monterey, California said that a good homily should be only 6-8 minutes in length on Sundays and … Continue reading →

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Catholic Evangelization

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read with interest this morning an article by Phil Lawler over at Catholic Culture and his prediction that Catholic evangelization is about to widen in great and wonderful ways because of the use of the internet. Click over and … Continue reading →

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A Mark of Orthodoxy

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Ran across a great description of orthodoxy today, written by Fr. John Hardon. Here is what he says: “As a mark of orthodoxy, the Church’s catholicity is part of a mysterious paradox whereby the same essential faith and worship are … Continue reading →

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