Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 5, 2017 Readings: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020517.cfm IS 58:7-10;PS 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9;1 COR 2:1-5; MT 5:13-16. Living as Salt and Light Light. Where would we be without it? In the dark. We … [Read more...]
About Deacon Robert F. Gorman, PhD
In addition to his duties as University Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Texas State University, Deacon Gorman serves at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Braunfels, Texas, and also teaches government and theology at John Paul II Catholic High School.
Advent Preparation through the Daily Office of Readings
November 16, 2015 by Deacon Robert F. Gorman, PhD
Introduction One of the great treasures of the Church is its Morning Office of Readings, which throughout the liturgical year offers both scriptural readings and meditations from the fathers and doctors of the Church, along with the … [Read more...]
Appreciating the Ancient Roots of Church Precepts: The “Didache” Revisited
May 23, 2014 by Deacon Robert F. Gorman, PhD
In all ages and places, members of the Church need guidance and discipline. ... What we learn from consulting the Didache is that the first generations of Christians had many of the same concerns as we do today, and that these were … [Read more...]
Preaching Gregory the Great’s Moral Sense of Scripture
May 18, 2012 by Deacon Robert F. Gorman, PhD
Gregory’s Pastoral Rule offers the most extensive collection of his advice to preachers, but his letters to fellow bishops highlight his concern for the bishop as the moral leader of his flock. Pope St. Gregory the Great “May the words … [Read more...]
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