chastity – Deacon Bob Rice

St. Maria Goretti

Posted on 07/06/2013 by Dcn. Bob Rice

Today is the feast day of one of my favorite saints, St. Maria Goretti. As a young man, I had two medals on my scapular: one was St. Joseph, and the other was St. Maria Goretti. Her story of purity, faith, and forgiveness… Continue Reading “St. Maria Goretti”

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Was Jesus wrong about homosexuality?

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Dcn. Bob Rice

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This is written for those who consider themselves to be followers of Jesus Christ. Gay marriage has dominated the headlines in every major media source these past few days. Equal signs are everywhere in social media. Lawyers debate the “legality” of same-sex marriage. Proponents… Continue Reading “Was Jesus wrong about homosexuality?”

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