A time to rest

Hi there.  I just wanted to to let you know that I’m taking some time off to relax, rest and recreate: play! I’m not taking my macbook and will not be checking my email…. much
Have a great few weeks. I certainly hope to.
peace,
Friar Rick

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Today’s Homily: Bella

If you were at St. Bonaventure today and were interested in more about the film Bella, please visit the website.  The homily will be posted on our parish website as of Monday noon and also available at Franciscans.org
peace!

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Happy Fathers’ Day

Today we remember our fathers, our biological fathers, but also the many men in our lives who have “fathered” us… help us to grow, to learn, to explore, to pray, to play. We often forget the value of fathers. They have a unique role to play in the family and in our lives. In an [...]

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Obama Saves The Day

Not an endorsement.. ok not more than I’ve given before. It’s just a very funny video that I could not resist.

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US bishops reject poor english translation of mass

The United States’ Catholic Bishops are having a hard time accepting the new translation of the mass that is being proposed. It’s a good thing! One bishop makes some good points. Read on:
Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., had several times raised questions about the timetable for submitting the liturgical texts and voiced frustration [...]

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Bishops clear Development & Peace

In an interview with Salt+Light TV,  Archbishop James Weisgerber, president of the Canadian Bishops’ Conference revealed the key finding of the investigation into Development & Peace:
I can assure you that in the report, the bishops found very clearly that there was no evidence that Development and Peace in any way funded abortion-related activities. And, in [...]

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Un petit film francais

Here’s a little something from the Archdiocese of Paris.It’s quite good.

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How’s your golf game?

Here’s an inspiring story from ESPN on a young man’s unique style of golf… and life.

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Pray for Iran

Check out Tehranlive.org for more photos and comments from Iran. Let’s pray for the great and noble Persian people. Pray for safety and freedom for them.

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No way to turn off being Catholic, court told

That’s what a McGill prof testified at the court case between Loyola HighSchool in Montreal and the provincial government. Loyola is fighting having  to offer the new religion & ethics course. Loyola contends that this course is not really “value free” but rather imposes a relativistic philosophy which is not consistent with Catholic education.
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