Category Archives: Saints and Prophets

Quote for the Day

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Courtesy is one of the properties of the Lord, who serves out sun and rain and all his things which we need for our life, to the just and the unjust alike. For Courtesy is a sister of Charity, and … Continue reading →

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A Pakistani Martyr for the Faith

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Episcopal Conference of Pakistan came together for its General Assembly at Multan, Pakistan from March 20-25 and looked at the proposal to forward to the Holy See an official request to declare Shabaz Bhatti a martyr. As you may … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom from Mother Teresa

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” “The miracle is not that we do this work, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“O praise and bless my Lord, thank him and serve him humbly but grandly.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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St. Polycarp

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Polycarp, a disciple of the Apostles and the bishop of Smyrne in Asia Minor. He was martyred in 155, being burned alive in the stadium of Rome. He had gone to that city to … Continue reading →

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Update on Blessed Luigi Guanella

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I would like to thank Sr. Margaret Mary, a Daughter of St. Mary of Providence for her leaving a comment on my post this morning regarding the upcoming three canonizations, including Blessed Luigi Guanella. Sister directed me to the website … Continue reading →

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Three New Saints Coming Up

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father approved three new saints this morning during the celebration of Midday Prayer in the Sala del Concistoro del Palazzo Apostolico Vaticano. They are: Bl. Guido Maria Conforti (1865-1931) Archbishop of Parma and founder of the Pius Society … Continue reading →

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Blessed Marianne of Molokai

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Deacon Bob

We have all heard of St. Damien of Molokai, the priest that ministered to the lepers of that Hawaiian island in the late 19th Century who died of the dreaded disease. Did you know, though, that Molokai is proud of … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of God

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Deacon Bob

In today’s Office of Readings, St. Anthanasius offers a beautiful reflection on the Wisdom of God. I just love St. Anthansius, and his theology! Always so rich in imagery and deep in his understanding of Christ. Here is a snippet … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Stay with me Lord, because I am weak and I need your strength, that I may not fall so often.” — St. Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Misfortune is more useful to the friends of God that good fortune, for on such occasions they can prove their loyalty to their Lord.” — St. Louis of Toulouse, OFM

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St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is the optional memorial of St. Vincent. For us deacons, it is one of those options we want to exercise in the Church’s liturgy. St. Vincent died during the Diocletian persecution. He was a Spanish deacon from the diocese … Continue reading →

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Memorial of St. Agnes

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Agnes, an early martyr of the Church who died most probably around 300 A.D. during the time of the persecution of the emperor Diocletian. She died a virgin who had betrothed herself to Jesus … Continue reading →

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Update on Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo and Papa Luciani

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to Lori Pieper (see comment on previous post) I have learned that Toniolo probably influenced the thinking of Papa Luciani. As you may know, Luciani’s father was a laborer and asked Luciani to never forget the poor if he … Continue reading →

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Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Soon-to-be Blessed John Paul II has claimed the headlines in recent days, and rightly so, but it is worth noting that the Holy Father also decreed that Giuseppe Toniolo, a Catholic layman who was an economist and sociologist during the … Continue reading →

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