Category Archives: Marriage and Family

Minnesota Marriage Minute: Aren’t Same-Sex Relationships the Same as Marriage?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is another excellent video addressing common questions many are asking about the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment this fall. View it, be informed, and vote “yes” on the ballot this November!

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“Man on the Street” Perspective on Marriage Amendment

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Deacon Bob

(The following is a quote from Minnesota for Marriage, a broad coalition of leaders in the state who support the upcoming Minnesota Marriage Amendment that is on the ballot this fall.) The “Man on the Street” video series features voices … Continue reading →

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Marriage: A “Man and Woman on the Street” Perspective

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I know I am inundating you with video clips in recent weeks, but they are so good that I can’t resist. Here is another excellent one on the upcoming constitutional amendment on marriage in Minnesota. Please vote “yes” this November. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness and the Beauty of Life

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I viewed the film October Baby last night after being alerted it was showing in the local theater. What I found was a well-made movie that was strongly pro-life, pro-woman, pro-family. It was remarkably engaging and respectful. It was a … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #16

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Another informative video. Vote “yes” on the Marriage Amendment this November!

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A Test By Fire – This November

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is an excellent video regarding the issues that face us this November, and how we must be well-informed as we approach the ballot box. (It is released by Catholics Called to Witness. Web address is www.cc2w.org)

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #15 – Equal in Dignity, Yet Different

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the latest Minnesota Marriage Minute video. Yes, men and women are equal in dignity, yet different in their sexual and parental roles. Take a look, and remember, vote “yes” this November on the Marriage Amendment!

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #14

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the latest video from Minnesota for Marriage. Be informed and vote “yes” this November on the Marriage Protection Amendment in Minnesota. Remember, leaving the box empty is the same as a “no” vote, so vote “yes.”

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Minnesota Marriage Minute # 12

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the next video on this topic, this one focused on the impact on the economy in Minnesota. Please go to the polls this November and vote “yes” on the Marriage Protection Amendment. Remember, leaving it blank counts as … Continue reading →

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Protecting Marriage and Respecting the Homosexual Man or Woman

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

A brother deacon yesterday afternoon as the retreat was winding down and we were sitting at lunch, reminded me of something I had said to him weeks ago but never finished explaining. I had commented that the current effort to change … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Marriage Minute # 11

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Let us continue to work to protect marriage in Minnesota by speaking out and going to the polls this fall to support the Marriage Protection Amendment. Prayers are needed too!

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #9

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the ninth in a series of videos explaining the importance of the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment on the Minnesota ballot this fall. Please be sure to vote “yes” on this amendment. Thank you!

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #8

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the eighth Minnesota Marriage Minute video on the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment that will be on the ballot this November in Minnesota. I once again urge you to view the video, be informed and vote to protect marriage … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Marriage Minute #7

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is the seventh video affirming marriage and giving good explanation why marriage as a union of one man and one woman must be protected in Minnesota.  

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Muddy Thinking

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I find it difficult listen to “muddy thinking,” you know, the kind of reasoning that fails in its premises, confused in its logic, disordered in its choices, and dominated by passions. Muddy thinking is what is occuring in our society today about marriage. … Continue reading →

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