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Tag Archives: St. Bonaventure University
You cannot out give God
Many years ago a pastor friend of mine delivered a sermon titled, “You can’t out give God.” I never forgot it and it’s animated my life ever since. There are many scriptural references around the theme of giving but this … Continue reading
Posted in Franciscan, Spiritual, St. Bonaventure
Tagged food pantry, Olean, St. Bonaventure University, tithe, warming house
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Military Aligned Service Award
When I joined the United States Naval Reserve in June of 1972 I could never have imagined how that would change my life. I was a draftee who was looking for a better option than going in the Army and … Continue reading
Expressing doubt is normal and healthy
Today I posted a picture of my rosary on Instagram and posed a rhetorical question about the effectiveness of that ancient prayer. The only way I learn is by experience and asking questions. That led one of my followers to … Continue reading
Posted in local, prayer, Spiritual, St. Bonaventure
Tagged contemplative, Franciscan, mindfulness, mystic, prayer, St. Bonaventure University
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Communion of Saints
This beautiful reflection is from Sister Margaret Carney, OSF who is one of my favorite people. She’s also the past president of St. Bonaventure University. “These countless COVID-19 victims were not alone. In that final hour, the veil fell away … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Franciscan
Tagged contemplative, Coronavirus, covid-19, Franciscan, St. Bonaventure University
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The Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper
This year is very different from any in my memory. For most of the last twenty years I have celebrated the Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper at Mount Irenaeus along with several dozen or more people who came for dinner … Continue reading
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Tagged Franciscan, Holy Thursday, holy week, St. Bonaventure University
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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Today my alma mater, St. Bonaventure University live streamed Palm Sunday Services. In the midst of this pandemic Fr. Ross Chamberland, OFM and Alice Miller Nation of University Ministries provide us with the liturgy.
Posted in Catholic, St. Bonaventure
Tagged Franciscan, Palm Sunday, St. Bonaventure University
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A day to remember
There is not a February 8th that goes by that I don’t remember graduating from the US Navy Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes. With that on my mind earlier today I drove to St. Bonaventure University with a load … Continue reading
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Tagged economic justice, immigrants, immigration, Social Justice, St. Bonaventure University
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Blue Cross Arena Hoops Classic
Tonight I’ll be joining my wife, son and grandson at the Roc City Hoops Classic. The matchup features the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. The Bonnies have been hot lately winning 10 of their last eleven … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantic 10, basketball, Bonnies, St. Bonaventure University
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Rest in Peace Father Bob
Yesterday I received word that Fr. Robert Struzynski, OFM had been greeted by Sister Death at 5:00 am. I knew it was a matter of time since Fr. Bob had been taken off life support because he had suffered a … Continue reading
Posted in Franciscan, Gratitude, Spiritual
Tagged Franciscan, Secular Franciscan Order, St. Bonaventure University
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Warming House provides more than warmth
Since September I have been volunteering at least one day a week at St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House. My friend Br. Kevin Kriso, OFM recommended it as an activity I might like as I transitioned into retirement. Unsure of myself … Continue reading
Posted in Franciscan, Gratitude, Spiritual
Tagged community, food, Franciscan, nutrition, St. Bonaventure University, warming house
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