Category Archives: Saints and Prophets

Quote for the Day

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Purity of heart, carefully and constantly guarded, becomes the rule, and the radiance, of our whole life, and of every word and deed.” — Blessed John XXIII, SFO

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Did You Know Jesus Had Grandparents?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Joachim and St. Anne, the traditionally honored parents of Mary, and thus the grandparents of Jesus. Have you ever used as a source of meditation the fact that Jesus Christ had grandparents? Joachim and … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“To think on Jesus is like a breath of new life. His kindness fills one to the brim. His sweetness is in overflowing measure.” — St. Clare of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“The word of God is a light to the mind and fire to the will. It enables man to know God and to love Him.” — St. Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 10, 2012 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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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Behold the Cross of the Lord! Begone, you evil powers! The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered! Alleluia!” — St. Anthony of Padua

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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Venerable

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Two days ago in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Venerable a Servant of God, recognizing in him a “life of heroic virtue.” Bishop Sheen was, as many of you know either from personal experience (if you … Continue reading →

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Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today we celebrate the great solemnity of the apostles Peter and Paul. How much this day reminds me of Rome and the two great basilicas there, St. Peter’s and St. Paul Outside-the-Walls! Peter and Paul are considered the two great … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“The true peacemakers are those who preserve peace of mind and body for love of our Lord Jesus Christ, despite what they suffer in this world.” – St. Francis of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“O! What happiness to grow up in the bosom of a truly Christian family. It requires care, a great deal of care, conscientiously to fulfill the obligations of father and mother.” – St. John Vianney, SFO

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“The Lord be with you always and be you with Him always and in every place.” — St. Clare of Assisi

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Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is one of those rare liturgical experiences in which a Solemnity outranks a Sunday. There are very few others, notably the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The 24th of June has been celebrated since antiquity as the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“What God must have ahead of us if we only leave all to His planning!” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Be submissive to good, unbending to evil, gentle in generosity, untiring in love, just in all things.” — St. Columbanus

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Happy Feast Day, Deacons throughout the World!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Ephrem, deacon and Doctor of the Church. (Yes, friends, there is numbered among the doctors of the Church a deacon.) Someone to whom the title of “Doctor” is given is someone who is acknowledged … Continue reading →

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