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Reiser's Ramblings
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Reiser's Ramblings (2010) (edit title/settings)

A collection of columns by the founding pastor of Epiphany Parish in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

by Bernard Reiser (Author) (edit contributors)

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"Reiser's Ramblings" is a collection of the best columns written over the
past three decades by Fr. Bernard Reiser, former pastor of Epiphany Parish
in Coon Rapids, Minn. In the book, find Fr. Reiser's take on everyday
topics such as family, kindness, gratitude, prayer, helping... read more

Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit see section history

  • - Weekly Catholic church bulletin articles
  • - Reiser’s Ramblings is a collection of Fr. Bernard Reiser’s best of columns written over the past three decades.

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Reiser’s Ramblings is a collection of Fr. Bernard Reiser’s best of columns written over the past three decades in Catholic church bulletins. Father’s take on everyday topics such as family, kindness, gratitude, prayer, helping others, and staying focused on what’s important in life.

All... read more

Reiser’s Ramblings is a collection of Fr. Bernard Reiser’s best of columns written over the past three decades in Catholic church bulletins. Father’s take on everyday topics such as family, kindness, gratitude, prayer, helping others, and staying focused on what’s important in life.

All profits from book sales will go to help the children of Haiti through Reiser’s Relief Inc.

Fr. Reiser brings together a wonderful collection of “ramblings” that all of us can take home and take to heart. Father is a master in the art of spiritual storytelling; he engages, entertains, and challenges with undeniable hope. He has a gift and he shares it generously in this lovely book. Included are stories with the deep conviction that our human journey and our spiritual journey are intrinsically linked. He shares observations that are sometimes so wondrously obvious and visible, and he does it in a way that feels like you’re hearing from a close friend.

It becomes clear as you page through Reiser’s Ramblings that Fr. Reiser clearly loves his vocation as a priest and delights in sharing his years of study and the fruits of his prayer with the reader. Fr. Reiser opens up the Scripture in familiar language, stories, and metaphors that are accessible to the ordinary person in the pew. How uplifting and inspiring to hear the Gospel woven with from Father’s personal life experiences!

Father’s Gospel insights are the very best. Further, his approach is brilliant; he teaches through storytelling, which allows the reader to make sense of a complicated world. It doesn’t matter if you are familiar with Fr. Reiser and his work — or have only recently been introduced to Fr. Reiser through “Reiser’s Ramblings” — you won't be disappointed with this lovely and wise book.

“Reiser’s Ramblings” places Scripture in a context that moves your heart and stirs your soul.

All profits from the sale of Reiser’s Ramblings go to Haitian relief efforts sponsored by Reiser Relief Inc.

Help the needy and get a great keepsake of the best columns originally written for the parishioners of the Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids, MN

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  • ““All profits from the sale of Reiser’s Ramblings go to Haitian relief efforts sponsored by Reiser Relief. Learn more by visiting www.ReiserRelief.org.””
    Bernard Reiser
  • “Is the glass half full or half empty? It’s all a matter of perspective, how we look at things. Do we see the positives or do we see the negatives? We can look at a rose bush and see the thorns and the sharp edges or we can see the beauty and the glory of the radiantred rose. It’s all what we’re looking for or pursuing.”
    Bernard Reiser

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  • Reiser Relief Inc: Reiser Relief Inc. is a volunteer run non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded by Father Bernard Reiser, who has been involved with Haiti outreach programs for over 13 years. Reiser Relief is based in Coon Rapids, MN and its mission is to help the impoverished people of the Caribbean country of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Church of the Epiphany: Church of the Epiphany - Catholic Church located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis.
  • Artist Mark Sanislo: Artist Mark Sanislo has known Father Reiser all his life
  • St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church: White Bear Lake MN St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
  • St. John’s University: St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
  • St. Paul Seminary: St. Paul Seminary Minnesota

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It typically was late each Sunday before I’d have an opportunity to set down on paper my thoughts for the columns that would become the weekly Reiser’s Rambling. Often, it was midnight and the only sound in the rectory was the hum coming from the refrigerator. I would sit at the kitchen table – always with a bowl of ice cream because that is my favorite treat – and look at the blank page. Before I’d start I’d offer this quick prayer: “God, what will we write about this week?”

Table of Contents edit see section history

Early Life and Key Influences
The Wonder of God’s Creation
Our Place in God’s World
Counting Our Blessings
God’s Grace at Work Within Us
All Eyes on Heaven
The Blessings of My Priesthood

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Spiritual growth: Father’s Gospel insights are the very best. Further, his approach is brilliant; he teaches through storytelling, which allows the reader to make sense of a complicated world. It doesn’t matter if you are familiar with Fr. Reiser and his work — or have only recently been introduced to Fr. Reiser through “Reiser’s Ramblings” — you won't be disappointed with this lovely and wise book.“Reiser’s Ramblings” places Scripture in a context that moves your heart and stirs your soul.
  • Catholicism: The is a Roman Catholic preist ordained on June 4, 1949 - so the "ramblings" will touch upon various themes that are wrapped in Catholicism teachings and lessions.
  • Salvation Through Faith in Christ: Lent is a wonderful time of year when we develop a greater ability to say NO. Saying NO at the right time is a matter of spiritual discipline and Lent is time to strengthen that ability to sayNO at very strategic times when sin is involved and our salvation may be on the line. Growth in our spiritual life can be simply expressed — learn to say NO to sin and YES to Jesus. This makes a wonderful combination that adds up to Heaven forever.
  • Christianity: As we move through the world, not only our family’s reputation is at stake, but also the reputation of our church and Christianity as a whole. How we live, act and speak announces to the world what influences our religion has on our daily lives.
  • Holy Living: God does not send to Hell, we send ourselves -- this person who was once a loose-living individual became a tower of spiritual strength. Thatwhich disturbed the young man the most was the eternal nature of the sufferings of Hell, whatever they may be. He realized that in Hell there is no hope, never a better day, nothing to anticipate, just one continuous, endless stream of suffering and pain.
  • Prayer - how to develop a more personal relationship with God as we learn how to deepen our prayer life with Him.: Yes, God is very much alive and His power is moving throughout the earth. If you want to be a tremendous instrument in the world in which you live, become a person of prayer. In the quiet of your home spend some time with the Lord in prayer and reading of Scripture. Find time to make a visit to the chapel and perhaps to extend that visit soon to an hour a week of Adoration. Be fervent in your reception of the Sacraments and your attendance at Holy Mass, and through these you will become a tremendous power in changing the world for God.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Bernard Reiser (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Jacqueline Hilgert (Editor)
  2. Mark Sanislo (Cover Artist)
  3. Mark Sanislo (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Reiser Relief Inc.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-615-36478-0
Page Count: 268

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Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: 2010904474
  • Dewey: 282.0924 REI REI

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