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Charles Kadlec on the HHS Mandate and the First Amendment

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Forbes magazine recently ran an article written by Charles Kadlec that rather eloquently explains why the Church cannot accept the HHS mandate forcing it to pay for contraception, sterilizations and abortifacient drugs. I encourage you to read the entire article at: … Continue reading →

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Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan’s Address to the Holy Father and the College of Cardinals

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Soon-t0-be Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was given honor of addressing the Holy Father and the cardinals of the Church in their day of preparation for the consistory which will elevate Dolan and others as cardinals. This address is normally reserved for … Continue reading →

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May He Rest In Peace

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday evening, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua died. He was the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 15 years retiring in 2003. He has been described as progressive on some social justice issues, staunchly orthodox on matters of doctrine and deferential … Continue reading →

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The Future Pope?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Deacon Bob

This morning, at noon Rome time, the Holy Father nominated Bishop Francesco Moraglia of the Italian diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato to be the new Patriarch of Venice. I suspect this will raise some interest among those who are looking for … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“As we know, in vast areas of the world, faith is in danger of being extinguished like a flame that runs out of fuel. We have before us a profound crisis of faith, a loss of the sense of religious … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Fr. Fabian

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Here is a short clip of my philosophy professor at St. Mary’s College, Fr. Fabian, and an example of his unique humor and wisdom. Fr. Fabian is a very dear figure in the collegiate lives of many of us who … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Two New American Cardinals Named

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father, just minutes ago, announced that two prelates from the United States, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, formerly of Baltimore and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York will be given the red hat during the upcoming February 18th consistory. The appointments of O’Brien … Continue reading →

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Tired of Celebrating Yet?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Deacon Bob

This coming weekend is the Epiphany of the Lord. It marks three weekends in a row during which we have had major celebrations of our faith: Christmas, Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, and Epiphany. Three weeks of celebrations. … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict’s Homily for Christmas 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is the homily the Holy Father delivered just a few minutes ago in the Vatican at Midnight Mass. (The English translation provided by the Vatican website.) Dear Brothers and Sisters! The reading from Saint Paul’s Letter to Titus that … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict’s Thoughts on Cardinal John Foley

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I would like to share with you the contents of a telegram the Vatican has made public that the Holy Father sent to Archbishop Charles Chaput regarding Cardinal John Foley, who died yesterday. TO THE MOST REVEREND CHARLES CHAPUT ARCHBISHOP … Continue reading →

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A Minnesota Chaplain During the Civil War

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The archdiocesan newspaper The Catholic Spirit (www.catholicspirit.com) about a week ago ran an interesting article on the experience Archbishop John Ireland in the Civil War, from 1862 shortly after the battle of Shiloh until April, 1863. In 1862 Bishop Thomas … Continue reading →

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Are You Afraid of Silence?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I was listening this morning to the radio, and the person interviewed made mention of his observations of younger people and their reaction to silence. He observed that most were frightened of times of silence, always being “plugged in” to … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

To all who log on today, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings, Deacon Bob

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New Optional Memorials for Bl. John Paul II and Bl. Marianne Cope, OSF

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The US bishops at their annual meeting yesterday decided by a large margin to add two optional memorials to the Church calendar for the United States. October 22 will be the date for Blessed Pope John Paul II. That date … Continue reading →

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Three Years and Counting….

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Last Friday marked the three year anniversary of the start of this weblog. On October 28, 2008, the first post was written. Since then there has been 1204 other posts with nearly 500 comments. Over 500,000 page visits in that … Continue reading →

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