Monthly Archives: October 2007

Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Fall is one of those times when we really notice creation. Leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, the hours of sunlight are rapidly diminishing. It makes us grateful for the bits of life that we still … Continue reading →

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Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings The thing is, you know, the Pharisee was quite right. His righteousness was beyond reproach. He has been innocent of greed, dishonesty and adultery. He has been more pious than even the law requires. Fasting was only required … Continue reading →

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All Creatures of Our God and King

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Father Pat

“All Creatures of Our God and King is one of my very favorite Catholic hymns. The tune is Lasst Uns Erfreuen, and it is also the tune for “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” (which is timely, with All Saints … Continue reading →

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Autumn in Naperville

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Father Pat

Autumn is here in Naperville and I love it. I didn’t think we would get many nice colors this year with the weather we’ve had, but there are some nice oranges and reds in some of the trees around here. … Continue reading →

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Saturday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Sin is exhausting. Anyone who has struggled with sin, or a pattern of sin, in their lives can tell you that. Those who have been dragged down by any kind of addiction or who have tried to work … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Psalm 1 is one of my very favorite psalms. Listen to it again: Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked Nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the … Continue reading →

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Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings There are two things: the promise, and the response. The promise has echoed down through the ages. God called Abraham and promised descendents as numerous as the sands on the sea shore or the stars in the sky. … Continue reading →

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Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Project Gabriel

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Today’s Scriptures show us the importance of persistence in prayer. We all know that sometimes we come across issues in our own lives, or even in society, and when we pray, it takes a long time to see … Continue reading →

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Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “The Lord remembers his covenant forever.” That’s what the Psalmist tells us today. And the worst thing that we can do in our service of the Lord is to despair of that promise. Today’s Gospel speaks to us … Continue reading →

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Ss. Isaac Jogues, John de Brébeuf and Companions, Martyrs

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 & Luke 12:1-7 | Today’s saints Mass for the school children (Junior high) A long time ago now, when I was your age, I used to like watching movies about the wild west, and playing … Continue reading →

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