Category Archives: General Interest

Random Thoughts

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Can’t seem to find much I think is worth blogging about in the news recently. The big hubhub of course is the book that came out about Pope Benedict XVI, the result of an extensive and informal interview he gave … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“In the early Church, the Christians didn’t know very much, and yet it was their good example, zeal, enthusiasm, and excitement for the Faith that led them to bring others to Christ.” — Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap.

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Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Today is the beginning of Advent. May we long for the coming of Jesus as did the early Christians who lived each day as if it were the day of his return. Jesus is coming. We often say this with … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving day. May God continue to bless you abundantly and may your gratitude for his unlimited grace and presence in your life be evident in all you do and say this day. I … Continue reading →

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God Works His Ways

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I received a telephone call recently from a longtime friend who said that he and his wife were almost certainly going to be spending the final years of their careers helping on an Indian reservation. Until this time they have … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“No more war; no more hatred and bloodshed, but peace! God wills it!” — St. Anthony of Padua, OFM

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Catholics Come Home!

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I would like to draw your attention to the link at the lower right of this page under “Good Websites” entitled Catholics Come Home . This is an excellent website dedicated to bringing back Catholics who have stopped practicing their … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Rite Catholic Archbishop’s Argument for Married Priests

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Deacon Bob

(I am posting on this, not because I am promoting married priests but because I found it an interesting argument made by an archbishop of the Melkite Rite who is in full communion with the Pope and as much Catholic … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reflection on Ministry

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Deacon Bob

It is the end of another work week. Since ordination, that statement really doesn’t seem true. My professional job as a clinical social worker continues as it has for nearly 30 years now, but it has be transformed into an … Continue reading →

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A Story of Generosity

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Early this morning, while I was vesting for Mass, a Vietnamese woman approached me. She is a regular at 6:30 AM Mass, and several weeks ago she told me she was going to Vietnam to visit family. She hadn’t been there … Continue reading →

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To be a Missionary is not to be a Revolutionary

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today, in his Angelus message at noon in Rome, made the following comment (my translation of the Italian original): “Missionary work is not to revolutionize the world, but transfigure it, drawing from the strength of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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The Loss of Moral Vocabulary

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I spent most of the day today in a conference on ethics in clinical social work.  The presenter was a nationally known professor, clinician and author. To his credit, he did a wonderful job keeping us on track, presented some … Continue reading →

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Two sore knees

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I am currently out of town at a continuing education conference for the next few days. Found a computer station I can use to type out a few thoughts. Two sore knees describe the existential situation.  No the soreness is … Continue reading →

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In Case You Thought You Didn’t Count…

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Deacon Bob

In a talk the Holy Father gave earlier today at the Special Assembly for the Mideast Synod of Bishops in Rome, he reflected on the Marian title of Theotokos, Mary the Mother of God, and her role in the divine … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Guardian Angels

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Today is the feast of the Guardian Angels. We tend to forget about them after we become adults. They aren’t mentioned much anymore it would seem, yet our faith teaches us that each of us has an angel assigned to … Continue reading →

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