Category Archives: Saints and Prophets

Quote for the Day

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“I believe very firmly that you know well that the kingdom of heaven is promised by the Lord only to the poor and to them it is given, because when the heart is set on some temporal thing the fruit … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Those who are weighted down with sickness, and those of you who are wearied by the care of them, you should all of you bear it in peace, for you will see that such fatigue is very precious.” — St. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“A church that doesn’t provoke any crisis, a gospel that doesn’t unsettle, a Word of God that doesn’t get under anyone’s skin, what kind of gospel is that? Preachers who avoid every thorny matter so as not to be harassed … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Live so as not to fear death. For those who live well in the world, death is not frightening, but sweet and precious.” — St. Rose of Viterbo, SFO

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.” St. Anthony of Padua, OFM

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Ora et Labora

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Most of my days are spent listening to people, or preparing myself to listen. On a one to one basis, I prefer listening than speaking. Now there are notable exceptions to this, such as when I know someone is hurting, … Continue reading →

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Virtues of the Cross

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas. In the Office of Readings for this day there is a selection from one of his conferences in which is described the totality of Christian virtue in the Cross. I will translate … Continue reading →

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The Deacon as “Confessor”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Back on February 19, 2000, J. Francis Cardinal Stafford, then President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, spoke on the “Ideal Family of the Permanent Deacon.” He said a lot  but I would like to underscore one small piece. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“It is better to be a Christian without saying so than to proclaim it without being so.” — St. Ignatius of Antioch

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Let your thinking be simple and lowly; always without wearying, focuse your attention on what is above you, and let the love of God be like oil poured over everything.” — St. Paschal Baylon, OFM

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What Makes Your Heart “Leap For Joy”?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I was asked to preach last night at Mass, one of those times when you rely on the Holy Spirit and the grace of Orders to accomplish your task. As you probably know, the Gospel was about the Visitation. The … Continue reading →

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Not to be Forgotten: Saint Mother Marianne of Molokai

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Deacon Bob

  In the news along with Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha is also Blessed Mother Marianne of Molokai. In the same decree attesting to the miracle that will lead to Tekakwitha’s canonization, Benedict XVI declared that another miracle was attributed to Mother … Continue reading →

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Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Soon to be Saint Kateri

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, “the Lily of the Mohawks,” has been give the green light to canonization. Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree on yesterday recognizing a second miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Kateri. Two miracles are necessary for … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Let your love lead your steps to Jesus wounded, to Jesus crowned with thorns, to Jesus fastened upon the gibbet of the cross.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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Feast of St. Andrew, the First Apostle

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today, November 30, is the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle. St. Andrew was the first to accept the Lord’s call to be an apostle, and was one of the first men to follow the Lord’s precursor, St. John … Continue reading →

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