Category Archives: Prayer and Meditation

Quote for the Day

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Prayer lets you experience the gospel paradox of losing yourself in order to find yourself. The more you lose yourself in contemplation of God, the more yourself do you really become.” — Murray Bodo, OFM

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“To overspend energy on negatives can only diminish our energy for good. If we know the truth and live it, gospel freedom is a gift from the Spirit.” — Lester Bach, OFM Cap.

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Prayer to St. Stephen, Deacon and Proto-Martyr of the Church

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

  Prayer to St. Stephen, Protomartyr The Apostles chose Stephen the deacon, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, whom the Jews stoned whilst he prayed, saying: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and lay not this sin … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“My only concern is to carry out what God wants of me. In a word, father of my heart and soul, I desire to be as perfect a likeness of my Lord Jesus Christ as I possibly can.” — Blessed … Continue reading →

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Simplicity and Perseverance in Prayer

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel, as we all heard at Mass this morning, was taken from Luke. We heard of the man who at night pounds on the door of his friend, asking for some bread to feed an unexpected guest, and his … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Stay with me, Lord, for you are my light, and without you, I am in darkness.” — St. Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“You must not grow weary of praying but soar aloft in ardent prayer till you enter the wonderful dwelling place, the house of God.” – St. Bonaventure, OFM

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“In the intimacy of my soul I feel contented because it desires nothing but the will of God.” — St. Veronica Giuliani, OSC

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What’s piety got to do with it, got to do with it (sanctity)?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Tuesday evening I did something I swore in 2004 I would never do again: I watched Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ. All of it except for the scourging scene (it’s too graphic). When the movie came out, I, like … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“Highest, all powerful, good Lord, yours is the praise, the glory and the honor, and every blessing. They belong to you alone, Most High, and no one is worthy to speak your name.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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No, Prayers, You’re Not Crazy

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Deacon Bob

CNN in its religion blog today has an interesting article written by T.M. Luhrmann on prayer and the common experience of hearing God speak to those who are well disciplined in prayer. While it certainly is true that most of … Continue reading →

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Gratitude, Grace and Healing

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

This morning, at 6:30 am, I was asked by the celebrant of the Mass to offer the homily right before we were leaving the sacristy. It is at moments like that the grace of Orders takes over (in response to … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“I speak to God in a familiar way, like a son to his father. I speak in prayers and aspirations. I make known to him with childlike confidence everything that weighs on my soul.” – St. Conrad of Parzham, OFM … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Idolatry by Giving to God All Our Thoughts

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Deacon Bob

As I mentioned a couple of days ago in my post on praying unceasingly, I have been re-reading some of Fr. Henri Nouwen’s thoughts about prayer, especially his ideas about idolatry and its prevalence in our lives. Interesting that I seem drawn … Continue reading →

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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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