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Switzerland - More Pictures

July 10, 2008 By: frbobscorner Category: Uncategorized

Having a wonderful time. Here are the links to some of the pictures I have uploaded to flickr. They are not very organized, but you can see what I have been up to, and where I’ve been taking in the sights:

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First Day in Switzerland

July 04, 2008 By: frbobscorner Category: Personal

The six hour flight from Montreal to Zurich was uneventful and ordinary, but the short flight from Zurich to Geneva was a blur of people, rushing crowds,moving sidewalks, and even a short underground train ride with passengers transferring to various flights crammed body to body in what looked like Toronto or Montreal Metro subway cars. People rushed from the cars onto the platform to security inspection lines in a frenzied blur when we arrived at the dis-embarking station. Most seemed to know where they were going, but I had no idea whether or not I was at the right transfer station. Fortunately, luck was with me, and I was at the right place and made my connection just in time. The flight to Geneva only took 30 minutes on a flight heading for Moscow. After a fretful 20 minute wait for my baggage from Montreal. I was sure my baggage would be delayed, but it magically appeared and I was through customs in two minutes. I was greeted by my sister (Louise) and brother-in-law. Bert (brother-in-law) said a quick word of welcome as he was heading Khazistan for four days.

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‘Order of Canada’ Recognizes Dr. Morgentaler - A Sad Day For Canada

July 02, 2008 By: frbobco Category: Lifestyle

This morning’s ‘Globe and Mail’ had this to say about Dr. Morgentaler’s Award from the Order of Canada:

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Is Religion a Bad Thing?

July 02, 2008 By: frbobco Category: Evangelization, Faith & Culture, Lifestyle

Religion is a bad word in certain quarters of our society, and the world at large. Some people say: “Religion causes too much pain and tragedy. I’ll have nothing to do with it. It should be eradicated.” Here’s a response from a religious sister to this very question. I think it proves helpful in forming our own personal response to those that write religion off. How do you respond to those that believe that religion is a bad thing for the world?

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Holiday in Switzerland - Leaving on Thursday

June 29, 2008 By: frbobco Category: Personal

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Pope Benedict and the Liturgy - Catholic Online

June 29, 2008 By: frbobco Category: Liturgy, Pope & Vatican

I read a book by Cardinal Ratzinger two years ago, and I feel it gives a real insight into the present Pope, and the direction he would like our modern liturgy to go in. Here is a good article on the book

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Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul - Homily Thoughts

June 29, 2008 By: frbobco Category: Evangelization, Homilies

This weekend I am preaching on two very significant, if not the most significant Christians responsible for the spread of Christianity after the Ascension of Jesus. This weekend we celebrate the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul.

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Eucharistic Congress 49th - Papal Homily

June 24, 2008 By: frbobscorner Category: Pope & Vatican

Lord Cardinals,
Excellencies,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

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