Category Archives: General Interest

Thoughts About Recent Events and Career

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I haven’t been blogging much at all in the past few weeks. Frankly, I have had too much on my plate and am now just catching my breath. I have been the Assistant Director of the Diaconate for the Diocese … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“I began to understand that the basis of living the gospel is to love, to love others without finding excuses for withholding my love from anyone, and I was convinced of my need to forgive and to ask for forgiveness.” … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Blindness

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

It seems to me that in many ways, the Church and those who give witness to her teachings on important issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the dignity of marriage as the union of a man and a woman, the injustice … Continue reading →

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New Chalice-Urns for the Conclave

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is an interesting article fromt he Vatican News Service regarding the urns into which the ballots are placed during the conclave. As you may know, each time the cardinals cast their individual vote in conclave, they approach the front … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day: Pope Benedict will “Climb the Mountain”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a part of Benedict’s last Angelus address this Sunday noon. It is the quote for the day. “Dear brothers and sisters, I feel that this Word of God is particularly directed at me, at this point in my … Continue reading →

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“And so God made a farmer…”

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I can’t help but love this video, with Paul Harvey narrating. Being the son of a farmer, and having spent uncounted hours in the fields and in the barns tending to crops and livestock from the ages of 5 until … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I have been very busy of late, on all sides of life. The demands of people upon time and talent are significant and justified, so I can do nothing less than respond as best I can. I have been doing … Continue reading →

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You Want to Have a Good Chuckle Today? Take a Look!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I have to pass this one on to all of you. It’ll bring a smile (if not more) to your life today! Log on and see:  http://youtu.be/4gSOnnv2I64

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the World Day of Peace

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is the Holy Father’s homily for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. As you know, this day is also dedicated to world peace. I truly pray for peace in our communities, families, and among our nations. I … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts at the End of the Year

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Deacon Bob

It has been a long while since I sat down and posted my own thoughts. Life has been very busy and the demands of family, employers and church have been significant. I can’t help but reflect on the past year … Continue reading →

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Did You Know….?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Vatican Radio has reported that in this past year 105 thousand Christians have been killed for their faith in various parts of the world. One hundred five thousand martyrs. I’ll bet you didn’t know that. It could happen here … Continue reading →

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Icons, Steve Jobs, and the Noetic Aspect of Human Understanding

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Iconagrapher Lynette Hull talks in the video below of the Icon as a means of knowing that is direct and not filtered through the rational. She speaks of the noetic aspect of human understanding that is experienced via what the Eastern Churches … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Each year, the Holy Father issues a Christmas message to the entire world (Urbi et Orbi). Here are his words for 2012. “Veritas de terra orta est!” – “Truth has sprung out of the earth” (Ps 85:12). Dear brothers and sisters in Rome … Continue reading →

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Nativity Scenes – St. Francis’ Influence Even Today

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

St. Francis of Assisi is credited with making popular the Nativity Scene in 1223, when he used live figures to teach the locals about the Incarnation. Many parishes to this day use live creches for the same purposes. No doubt, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Message from Cardinal Pell from Australia

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney,  Australia, has recorded his Christmas message to the people of that continent, and made available to the world via Vatican Radio. He speaks of St. Francis,, the child Jesus, and peace. Christmas Message from … Continue reading →

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