Fr. Bob's Corner

I just came across this fascinating and entertaining video – a rich combination of seriousness and humor. It is a talk given at the University of California by Douglas Adams just before his death. Adams didn’t believe in God, but he certainly had a profound appreciation for our beautiful planet, and how we are unwittingly destroying  ourselves. Maybe, if Douglas Adams had lived a little longer, he would have come to appreciate that human beings were not only created from the earth*, but in God’s own image. And, I believe,  it is this most extraordinary revelation that will help save us from our destructive selves.  He once wrote: "I love to keep poking and prodding at it (religion). I’ve thought about it so much over the years that that fascination is bound to spill over into my writing.** Maybe, he was almost there, because he was obviously trying to awaken us. View the video, and you’ll see what I mean. (This is a longer YouTube video than usual, but it is well worth watching.)

 Note: Just because we are behaving like a puddle doesn’t mean we are one. (my comment-you have to watch the video to know what I mean- Fr.Bob)

*Ratzinger, Joseph. In The Beginning….

**Silverman, David. Life, the Universe, and Everything: An Interview with Douglas Adams, The American Atheist Volume 37, No. 1, 1998–1999. Retrieved 16 August 2009.

It is hard to believe how much agony one little malfunctioning piece of software can cause. A little program called, “Windows 7 Firewall Control” malfunctioned, and ……!!!!! It’s surprising how much relief one can find in a few strategic clicks, and Voila, no more problem.

Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands — and then eat just one of the pieces. Judith Viorst

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A Couple in the US (Jill and Kevin) along with a wedding party danced their way to the Altar this summer.
Chris brown is happy because they played his music. You Tube is delighted because 12 million people viewed the dance on the internet. NBC is happy because it became a big human interest story. The couple is happy because of all the publicity and they even made some money (it seems) from all the exposure. Everyone seems happy except (I suspect) Pastors who are being asked by young couples to allow similar dances to the Altar. I haven’t been asked, and I don’t think I will be,  but if anyone is thinking of posing the question, please be kind and forget about it. Anyway you might as well view this spectacle – just continue reading. I’ve posted the Video.

You have nothing to fear, but fear itself! Really?

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

1. How long did the 100 year war last?

2. Which country makes Panama hats?

3. From which animal do we get catgut?

4. In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

5. What is a camel’s hair brush made of?

6. The Canary Islands are named after what animal?

7. What was King George VI’s first name?

8. What color is a purple finch?

9. Where are Chinese gooseberries from?

10. What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?

All done?

Remember, you need 4 correct answers to pass.

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ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

(Remember, passing requires 4 correct answers!!!!!)

1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years
2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador
3) From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses
4) When do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November
5) What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs
7) What was King George VI’s first name? Albert
8) What color is a purple finch? Crimson
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand
10) What color is the black box in a commercial airplane? International Orange, of course.

Now add up your correct answers.

What do you mean, you failed?

If you try to tell me you passed, you’re lying!!!

Advice — Pass this on to some brilliant friends, so they can feel “Dumber than a Brick” too!
Found on: Fr. Joe

Cartoon prior to President Bush’s meeting with the Pope.

I was surfing through a few new blogs (for me) by priests, and then I came to Fr. Joe’s site. Maybe, he will lighten your day too. VIEW

Comic Strip based on this weekend’s Gospel for the third Sunday of Advent . Compliments of http://www.agnusday.org/.