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Archive for August, 2007

Hope or Threat? New Turkish President.

August 29, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Faith & Culture, Political, Socal Justice No Comments →

Turkey has a new President, Abdullah Gul, and many fear that he will allow Islam to role back the hands of time and create another Islamic state in the Middle East. “The selection of Mr. Gul,” says the New York Times, “ended four months of political standoff that began when Turkey’s secular establishment and military, vehemently opposed to his candidacy, blocked it in May, forcing a national election last month.”

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The Narrow Gate of Jesus -21st Sunday of Ordinary time.

August 25, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Homilies No Comments →

Luke 13: 22-30

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World’s Easiet Quiz

August 24, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: humor No Comments →

You require only 4 correct answers to achieve a passing grade. It is that easy!!!

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Canada to Get New Lectionary

August 24, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Liturgy, bible No Comments →

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will publish a revised Lectionary for Sundays and Solemnities. This is the book of readings used in the public worship of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada.

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Mother Teresa’s Dark Night of the Soul

August 24, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Book Reviews, Spirituality 1 Comment →

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So Much for respect and working together?

August 18, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Evangelization No Comments →

Pretty hard to be hopeful when there is so much dis-trust, fear, and and narrow mindedness on our small little planet. Can we not let our light shine in this world, and let the power of God’s Spirit do the rest. It appears that many would say NO-No-No!

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Deacon Ernest Bellefeuille - Rest in Peace

August 18, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Obituaries No Comments →

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An Audience At Any Cost - Selling the Children

August 18, 2007 By: frbobscorner Category: Media 1 Comment →

CBS is about to launch a new reality TV show called, ‘Kid’s Nation’. When I read in the New York Times what these children endured and the medical services they required after their 40 day ordeal I was shocked-outraged…. It would appear that even our children have become a commodity to be marketed and sold. If you would like to read this article click this link to the New York Times. (You will need to set up a free account to read (email and password only), but once you do there is free access to many of their news items.)