Tag Archives: St. Bonaventure University

You cannot out give God

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Don Watkins

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 →

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Military Aligned Service Award

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Don Watkins

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 →

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Expressing doubt is normal and healthy

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Don Watkins

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 →

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Communion of Saints

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Don Watkins

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 →

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The Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Don Watkins

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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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Don Watkins

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.

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A day to remember

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Don Watkins

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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Blue Cross Arena Hoops Classic

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Don Watkins

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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Rest in Peace Father Bob

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Don Watkins

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 →

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Warming House provides more than warmth

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Don Watkins

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 →

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