There are some who write about spirituality issues who are saying the Catholic Church has lost the “masculine” spirituality of the early Apostles who, after Pentecost, went forth to preach to the nations and shaped the culture and world around … Continue reading →

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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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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Train yourself in all works of charity both for the healthy as well as for the sick. Be sure of this: if, while you frequently say, ‘O Lord, all for love of you,’ you will always say it when not … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“One thing we may be sure of: God is watching all, and in His own time and way will turn all to His glory and ours, in as much as we shall have persevered in His service.” — Solanus Casey, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“The Son of God was nobler than we, and he made himself poor in this world for our sake.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“That we may give glory to God and enjoy peace on earth, let us live a poor and humble life as pilgrims and strangers here on earth, awaiting the coming of the Lord.” — Valerius Messerich, OFM Fr. Val was … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Where there is rest and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor restlessness.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“(John the Baptist) openly declares that… the coming of the glory of the Lord and the manifestation of the salvation of God to all of humanity will happen, not in Jerusalem, but in the desert.” — Eusebius of Cesarea Let … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness, in Paradox

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I found the following in the book, How to Forgive, by John Monbourquette. The Great Paradoxes of Forgiveness Easy but often inaccessible Available but often forgotten Liberating for the other and even more so for ourselves On everyone’s lips and … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“I do not praise poverty for poverty’s sake; I praise only that poverty which we patiently endure for the love of our crucified Redeemer and I consider this far more desirable than that poverty we undertake for the sake of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“If you are not willing to die for your God and your brothers, at a moment’s notice or by a thousand cuts and sacrifices over many years, then you don’t have a religion. You have a hobby.” – Anonymous This … Continue reading →

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