Category Archives: Politics

Thoughts About The Death Penalty

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Deacon Bob

Bishop Taylor of Little Rock, about whom I posted several days ago, once said at the funeral Mass of a parishioner who had been executed for murder (I am paraphrasing): “It wasn’t the VIrgin Mary who first entered Heaven; it … Continue reading →

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Fighting Poverty To Build Peace

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Deacon Bob

I was delighted to see this title in Pope Benedict’s message for World Day of Peace 2009, as my thoughts had been about the subject the past few days (see previous post). There is a lot in the pope’s message, … Continue reading →

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“I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me….”

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Deacon Bob

A former classmate and friend of mine from my Roman days is now the bishop of Little Rock, Bishop Tony Taylor.  Bishop Tony has always been an advocate for the poor, even as he and I worked in the Trastevere … Continue reading →

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Confession and Politics

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Deacon Bob

Take a look at The Modesto Bee, the Nov. 29 edition. (www.modbee.com).  An article about the local Catholic pastor advising his flock to return to the confessional if they voted for Obama.  According to the Modesto Bee, Fr. Joseph Illo … Continue reading →

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