Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Very Special Name

Posted on October 30, 2012 by danardoyle

With All Saints Day coming up, I’ve been thinking about the saints in my own life, and the saints in the lives of my children.  I pray that parents, when deciding on a name for their baby, would #1 pray … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Readings for Sunday, October 28, 2012

Posted on October 27, 2012 by danardoyle

Readings for Mass 10/28/12 A different kind of reflection: As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. The roads are dusty.  I see … Continue reading →

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To Celebrate or Not To Celebrate…That is the Question

Posted on October 26, 2012 by danardoyle

Please read my latest post on “Halloween” at NOLA Catholic Experience .

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The Peace that Only He Can Give

Posted on October 22, 2012 by danardoyle

This morning started off in bedlam.  My youngest has been out of school since last Wednesday due to a very nasty virus.  He still has not regained his stamina, so he was whining about having to go to school today.  … Continue reading →

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Reflections for Sunday’s Readings, October 21, 2012

Posted on October 21, 2012 by danardoyle

Readings for Sunday, October 21, 2012 All of the readings today point to the crucified Christ.  Jesus tells His two apostles who want to sit on His right and left in the kingdom of heaven that they aren’t prepared to … Continue reading →

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NOLA Catholic Experience

Posted on October 18, 2012 by danardoyle

Just in case you are not from the area,  “NOLA” is short for New Orleans, Louisiana.  I was recently asked (along with a terrific team of about 9 other people) to blog for the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ new site … Continue reading →

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Relaxing at the Teresian Convent

Posted on October 17, 2012 by danardoyle

I had the extreme privilege of coordinating a retreat for sixth graders today.  After the day was over and the kids got back on the bus, I cleaned up, then took about 30 minutes for myself.  It is so beautiful … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Readings for October 14, 2012

Posted on October 14, 2012 by danardoyle

Readings for Today In the first reading and in the psalm, we hear about the value of wisdom.  In the Old Testament, Solomon asked for wisdom.  God rewarded this unselfish prayer by giving Solomon wisdom that surpassed all humans at … Continue reading →

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America the Beautiful

Posted on October 13, 2012 by danardoyle

  Please pray for the “success” of our upcoming November elections.  As Christians, we must vote pro-life.  There are no other issues that trump, or supercede the issue of life – not the economy, not the environment, not healthcare.  Without … Continue reading →

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Year of Faith

Posted on October 13, 2012 by danardoyle

Two days ago, on October 11, 2012, we began a special chapter in the life of our Church.  Pope Benedict XIV declared this year the Year of Faith.  What is faith?  I asked a few friends and family members how … Continue reading →

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