Monthly Archives: January 2006

St. John Bosco, Pray for Us

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Father Pat

Today I’m preaching at the seminary. Talk about a rough crowd; definitely the most critical of audiences. I’m preaching on the feast of St. John Bosco and here’s what I’ll say… Readings: Phil. 4:4-9 Matt. 18:1-5 St. John Bosco Biography … Continue reading →

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Which Spongebob Character am I?

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Father Pat

Okay, enough of these little quizzes. But I couldn’t resist the one about spongebob, mostly because my niece and nephew love it, and well, secondarily because there’s a character with my name in it. Turns out I’m him, but I … Continue reading →

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Would that my final exams were this easy…

Posted on January 28, 2006 by Father Pat

I took this quiz to find out my theological worldview and found out that the worldview I have is 96% Catholic. What a relief! 96% is still an “A” … too bad I can’t use this for my finals! It’s … Continue reading →

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The Lone Barista

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Father Pat

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Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Quiet! Come Out of Him!

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Father Pat

http://www.usccb.org/nab/012906.shtml This is my homily for this Sunday. In paragraph three, the regular reader might notice a similar thought from a homily two weeks ago. But I was preaching to a different congregation that week, so I’m not doing reruns … Continue reading →

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Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Repent and Belive in the Gospel

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Father Pat

http://www.usccb.org/nab/012206.shtml Here’s my homily for this evening and tomorrow. This is my first weekend at the parish I’ve been assigned to as a deacon: St. John the Baptist in Winfield. I’m excited about beginning there, and I hope I have … Continue reading →

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Father Pat

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Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Father Pat

http://www.usccb.org/nab/011506.shtml 1/21/06: Once again, it’s been tooooo long since I’ve posted, so I’m posting this one a bit late, and it’s the homily I preached on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15. It reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday … Continue reading →

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