Bishop Tobin is pleased to share once again this year his favorite column about Christmas.My mom loved Christmas. Each year it quickened her step and lifted her spirits, creating a lot of activity in …
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12/15/22
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So, today I begin a new series of articles entitled, “The Imitation of Christ.” That, of course, is the name of a beloved spiritual classic, a collection of beautiful reflections, dating to the …
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By Bishop Thomas J. Tobin
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9/13/18
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Editor’s Note: During July and August, Rhode Island Catholic is sharing some of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s favorite Without a Doubt columns. The following column originally ran on March 16, …
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8/23/18
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Editor’s Note: During July and August, Rhode Island Catholic is sharing some of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s favorite Without a Doubt columns. The following column originally ran on October 5, …
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8/9/18
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Editor’s Note: During July and August, Rhode Island Catholic is sharing some of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s favorite Without a Doubt columns. The following column originally ran on October 5, …
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7/26/18
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Editor’s Note: During July and August, Rhode Island Catholic is sharing some of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s favorite Without a Doubt columns. The following column originally ran on October 19, …
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7/12/18
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Before taking a little break for summer, here are a few random, personal thoughts about a variety of topics, in no particular order.
** Summer is a good time to catch-up on reading, and this …
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6/28/18
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The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the highest human expression of divine love. The Heart of Jesus is the ultimate symbol of God’s mercy, the source from …
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6/14/18
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The Eucharist, as Christ’s saving presence in the community of the faithful and its spiritual food, is the most precious possession which the Church can have in her journey through history. (St. …
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5/31/18
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Recently I expanded my presence in social media and joined the Twitter universe. I had resisted the temptation for a long time as I considered it to be an unnecessary exercise, trivial even. And …
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5/17/18
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The month of May has finally arrived, bringing with it a potpourri of special blessings. So, here are a few reflections on “Five really good things about May.”
First is the improving weather …
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5/3/18
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Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. (John F. Kennedy)
This quote from President Kennedy seems appropriate as we think about …
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4/19/18
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“Seventy is the sum of our years, or eighty if we are strong,
and most of them
are fruitless toil,
for they pass quickly and we drift away.” (Ps 90:10)
These words of the Bible have …
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4/5/18
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Sometimes people are sort of surprised that bishops, when not in the public spotlight, lead relatively normal lives. We eat and drink, rest and recreate, have cats and dogs, struggle with …
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3/22/18
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Wash yourselves clean! Put away misdeeds from before my eyes. Cease doing evil, learn to do good. (Is 1: 16-17)
Every once-in-a-while you come across a scripture verse that seems to summarize the …
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3/8/18
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According to the dictionary, a triptych is “a set of three associated artistic, literary or musical works intended to be appreciated together.” And that’s my intention here — to highlight …
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2/22/18
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The impending collision of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day on the calendar this year might seem like in insurmountable conflict to some, and understandably so, for after all, the themes of one …
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2/8/18
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So, a man died and went to heaven. He was met at the pearly gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed stately homes and beautiful mansions until they came to the end of the …
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1/25/18
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Since we took some time off for the holidays, we need to catch up on a few items.
*** First, once again, a word of sincere thanks to all those who helped to make my 25th Anniversary of Ordination …
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1/11/18
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This Without a Doubt Column was originally printed Rhode Island Catholic on Thursday, December 15, 2016.
My mom loved Christmas. Each year it quickened her step and lifted her spirits, creating a …
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12/14/17
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