Category Archives: Spirituality

Quote for the Day

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“God is the Light I enter, and the Light I become when I enter it. And He Himself says to me, “This is your soul. Behold how beautiful it is!” And when I behold, it is Him I see.” — … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Throw yourself into the hands of the Lord, because the Lord knows where to lead you.” – Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ

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Quote for the Day

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“As regards the virtues to be practiced in dealing with others, the first is kindliness. By this virtue the pious soul, by showing agreeable, courteous and polite manners with no trace of uncouthness, draws others to imitate him in the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Every person’s mind has a great desire to know and understand important things, but the heart’s desire is to be known. We want not only to know about the world, the things of God, but to be known by God.” … Continue reading →

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Recovery Reflections

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Deacon Bob

When a forced shut down is accepted, it leaves me with a certain uneasiness. I dislike, rather intensely, inaction. Time spent without evidence of fruitfulness is time of questionable value for me, even though I know full well that wasted … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“Praise to you, my Lord, through those who forgive one another in your love and who bear sickness and trials. Blessed are they who live on in peace, for they will be crowned by you, Most High!” — St. Francis … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“You are God, teach me to do your will.” – St. Francis of Assisi

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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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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 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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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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Thoughts for the Day: Praying Unceasingly

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Back in 1977-78, Fr. Henri J. Nouwen was the resident scholar at the North American College. I was living there at the time, so I got to see him frequently and to listen to his lectures on various topics over … Continue reading →

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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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