Category Archives: General Interest

Iraqi bishop warns that West will suffer from Islamism :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today I read with interest this article from the Catholic News Agency. It is a sobering assessment from a man who is in the midst of a terrible persecution. We here in the West seem to be turning a blind … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Iraqi Christians

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako of Iraq has asked all Catholics to pray this prayer for Iraqi Christians and for peace in his country. I would ask all my readers to pray this prayer which he has written and sent … Continue reading →

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Archdiocese of Oklahoma City responds to the scheduled Black Mass

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Deacon Bob

I posted yesterday about the scheduled “Black Mass” in Oklahoma City in the near future. The bishops of that State are forcefully speaking out against this sacriligious and highly dangerous event. The bishop of Tulsa responded as noted in yesteday’s … 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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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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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 14, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“He, Jesus of Nazareth, is the one who is coming, the one in whom alone the world is offered God’s mercy — even to us — from whom we want to take that we might have the fullness. If we experience … Continue reading →

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Silentium Magnum

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Holy Saturday is always a day of the unusual for the observant Christian. It is a day of the Grand Silence, or Silentium Magnum in Latin. Silence…… the Lord is in the tomb and the apostles are struck with silence, … Continue reading →

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What do YOU attribute to God?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

In my homily for the early morning Mass today, in response to the Gospel in which Jesus is accused of casting out demons in the name of Beelzebub, I asked those present why it is so common for us to … Continue reading →

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The Sisters of South Sudan

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

My sister alerted me to this article. As you may know, the new country of South Sudan is undergoing huge challenges and facing major dangers. Here is an account of how nuns working there are doing. God bless them! http://aje.me/OTGhRn

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New Initiative of Global Freedom Network to Eradicate Modern Slavery

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Deacon Bob

The Holy See, along with representatives of other faiths, released today a Joint Declaration regarding modern slavery and the need for its eradication. The content of this declaration deserves our attention, especially us here in the United States whom seem … Continue reading →

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Why a Pope? Here’s the Answer.

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Deacon Bob

I ‘d like to share with all of you a video produced by my diocese featuring the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Winona, Raymond DeSouza. As he always does with such clarity and eloquence, Mr. DeSouza speaks to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Lenten Message to the World

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

I present the Holy Father’s Lenten Message to the World. It speaks for itself. LENTEN MESSAGE OF OUR HOLY FATHER FRANCIS 2014 He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich  (cf. 2 Cor 8:9)   Dear Brothers and … Continue reading →

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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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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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