He drew the distinction between the good life and abundant life.  

Fr. Bob Beloin modeled his entire ministry on abundance. In what was nothing short of miraculous he cajoled unanimous approval from the formidable members of the Saint Thomas More Building Committee to inscribe his favorite quote from Scripture above the entrance to Boisi Hall in the Thomas E. Golden Jr. Center. John 10:10. They are Jesus’s words: “I came that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”  

He preached about abundant life from this pulpit and warned about confusing it with the good life. The good life is predicated on enjoying the finer things in life - expensive wine beautifully decanted, the best seats at a Broadway show, outdoor dining, preferably by the water. In contrast he said, “The abundant life is knowing God’s power within you, bringing you far beyond what you could accomplish on your own, in service to making this a better, more loving, and more just world.” One was about luxurious experience. The other was about magnanimous service.  

Now let’s be very clear: if ever a man enjoyed the good life while living the abundant life it was Bob Beloin. . .

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