Category Archives: Spirituality

Quote for the Day

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Humility teaches us to have resignation in our prayer life.  Otherwise we can be too wild and over expectant.” — Philip Marquard, OFM

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St. Thomas Aquinas on the Eucharist

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Those of us who pray the Office of Readings enjoyed St. Thomas today. Here is a quote (my translation from the Italian): “The only begotten Son of God, willing that we become participants in his divine nature, assumed our nature … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 2, 2009 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 to Charity, and … Continue reading →

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More on Non-Violence

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I couldn’t help but notice the Patristic reading in the Office of Readings for today.  It seems to mesh well with yesterday’s post on non-violence.  St. Dorotheus had this to say (my translation of the Italian): “He who takes blame … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Praise to you, my Lord, through Brother Fire.  Through him you illumine our night, and he is handsome and jocund, robust and strong.” — St. Francis of Assissi

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Homily for Friday’s Vespers

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Deacon Bob

My homily for Vespers this Friday: God will give you glory, if you lend him your ears! That is the message I think we can take from tonight’s reading. (Heb. 5, 8-10) God gives glory to those who listen and … Continue reading →

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Life of the Church ala Pope St. Clement

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The following is from Pope St. Clement’s letter to the Corinthians: “The strong should take care of the weak, the weak should respect the strong.  The rich help the poor, the poor praise God for have given them help in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“The prophets assure us that God does not abandon us, but in fact weeps with us!” — Louis Vitale OFM

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Aging, Faith and Holy Saturday

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Have you noticed that as people age, they frequently become more attached to God?  Not everyone, but it has been my experience over the years of talking with people that age brings fidelity to God.  Mind you, by age I … Continue reading →

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Reflection of St. Basil the Great

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Deacon Bob

St. Basil today continues with the theme we left off on in yesterday’s post.  He says, translated from the Italian: “God’s economy of salvation, our Savior, consists in the rearising of man from his fall and returning him to the divine intimacy, … Continue reading →

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The Poverty of Provisionality and Finiteness and Holy Week

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I may have written about this before, but it returns to mind during Holy Week.  Today’s Office of Readings brought it back (see the patristic reading for the day).  The poverty of provisionality and finiteness that we experience as humans … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Catholics are meant to be a reflection of Christ’s presence in the world, preaching the Gospel, spreading the kingdom of God, building up the community of the faithful, and then reaching out to those who are most in need.” — … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“One cannot wrestle with one who is disrobed because he who wears something that can be seized is more quickly thrown to the ground.  You cannot live in luxury on earth and reign with Christ in heaven.” — St. Claire … Continue reading →

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Lies

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Have you ever asked yourself why the Scripture writers have called Satan the father of lies?  I have.  Think about it.  What has been the effect in your life when you have lied or been lied to?  What impact has … Continue reading →

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References by the Holy Father Today

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father just completed a retreat, conducted by Cardinal Arinze. In today’s Angelus address, Benedict talks about the experience and also about today’s Gospel reading on the Transfiguration. I have heard three different homilies on it in the past … Continue reading →

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