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Deacon Bob Fishman
Oct 24, 20212 min read
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
As a Jewish convert to the Faith, I absolutely love this week’s readings. Let me tell you why. In our first reading from Deuteronomy,...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Oct 23, 20212 min read
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Have you ever thought of yourself as being spiritually blind? Or perhaps you were reading scripture or the Catechism and came across a...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
One of my greatest joys in life is being a grandfather. It is kind of like having a “do over” with little ones. My oldest grandson is...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Oct 9, 20212 min read
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
This week’s readings encompass a variety of themes. Two that stand out are Wisdom and Surrender. In our first reading from the book of...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Oct 2, 20212 min read
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
This week’s readings are very powerful indeed. The actual readings are used in two separate Sacraments. Our first reading from Genesis...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
This week’s readings are very powerful indeed. They contain references to the Holy Spirit and the power of the Name of our Lord Jesus. ...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
The readings this week are very powerful indeed. In our first reading from the book of Wisdom, we are given a Messianic prophecy that if...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
How do we live out our Faith? This is the theme in this week’s readings. Each one is a challenge to us. They are inviting us to break...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Aug 29, 20212 min read
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
One of the things I love about being a Jewish convert to the Catholic Faith is seeing Jewish prophecies fulfilled by our Lord. Did you...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Aug 24, 20212 min read
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
This week’s readings deal with the subject of the commandments of God. People often have a misconception when they hear the word...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Aug 13, 20212 min read
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”. These words are more than simply a saying on a plaque or poster. They come right...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Aug 9, 20212 min read
The Assumption of Our Lady - Year B
Do you remember the movie “Raiders of the Ark”? It was a very popular movie with Indiana Jones as the hero. In that movie, the Ark of...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
This week’s readings continue the teachings on the blessed Eucharist. In our first reading we have the great prophet Elijah, who is...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jul 26, 20212 min read
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Often times I encourage people to underline key passages in their bibles. This week is no exception. St. John chapter 6 is an incredible...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jul 19, 20212 min read
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Occasionally I may write something that causes people to squirm a little. This week is no different. As we read sacred scripture, there...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Often in the summer people plan out their vacations and long for a time of rest and refreshment. We all need these times not only to...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Fifteenth Sunday or Ordinary Time - Year B
Often when reflecting on the weeks scriptures, I am reminded of walking into a diamond mine. Everywhere you turn there are gems to be...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Sometimes being in ministry is not easy. At first we are often all fired up and excited to be serving the Lord. However, as time ticks...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Every now and then we tend to put Jesus into a nice little box. Some say He was just a good man, or that He is like all the other world...
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Deacon Bob Fishman
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Today is a day when we honor our fathers. It is a great time to spend with family and friends. It is a time to share memories, awkward...
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