Deacon Bob Yerhot serves the diocese of Winona, Minnesota. He has dedicated his life to the service of his family and the Catholic Church. He has studied philosophy, classical humanities, theology and social work at St. Mary’s College (now University) Winona, Minnesota, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
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Monthly Archives: April 2009
St. John Chrysostom and Marital Fidelity
Some studies show up to 70% of all marriages will experience infidelity. This figure I believe is a bit inflated, but I know the rate to be higher than most would think. I happened to be reading the Catechism today … Continue reading
Posted in Sacraments, Saints and Prophets
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Quote for the Day
“It is my strong conviction that we can work together to bring about a transformation of our culture and our world, drawing on the way of the Gospel as seen in the ….. great witnesses of nonviolence.” –Louis Vitale, OFM
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More on Notre Dame
I checked Notre Dame’s website today. I see they acknowledge that Mary Ann Glendon did decline the Laetare Medal. There is a brief statement by Fr. John Jenkins, ND president. He expresses his sorrow Professor Glendon has decided to decline … Continue reading
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More on Notre Dame, Obama and the Fallout
The Catholic blogs are now reporting that Mary Ann Glendon is declining the prestigious Laetare Medal which Notre Dame was to have been given her at the commencment exercises next month. She declines, reportedly, because the University invited President Obama … Continue reading
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Who is a Deacon? – Part Three
A deacon is tries to address the needs of the poor, the marginalized and the voiceless of our communities. Most deacons receive not only an assignment to serve in a parish, but they also develop a ministry within the broader … Continue reading
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Obedience, Freedom, and Happiness
“Obedience to God’s commandments, far from alienating us from our humanity, is the pathway to genuine liberation and the source of true happiness.” — John Paul II I have been reading John Paul II’s address to the bishops of Region … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics and Morality, Popes
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Feast of St. Mark, the Evangelist
“Marco é piu antico!” The location:The great aula of the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome The time: First semester, fall, 1977 The actors: Padre Pedro Ortiz, S.J., professor Students from all over … Continue reading
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The Cross
“Because the cross is a tree of life-giving grace, let us who have died so many times by reason of our sins, long for that tree, do penance and suffer with Christ.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM St. Theodorus had a … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“The prophets assure us that God does not abandon us, but in fact weeps with us!” — Louis Vitale OFM
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The Four Witnesses to Natural Law
As many of you know, many in our contemporary society refuse to acknowledge the existence of natural law. From what I recall, Judge Robert Bork was rejected as a Supreme Court nominee partially because of his thoughts about natural law. … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics and Morality
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John Paul II and Democracy
John Paul II on January 27, 1999 spoke during Vespers at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri. The following is a quote: “And so America, If you want peace, work for justice. If you want justice, defend … Continue reading
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Anniversary of Pope Benedict’s Election
Yesterday, April 19 marked the fifth anniversary of the Pope’s election. I thought it might be good to post his very first words to the world after being announced by the cardinal deacon. My translation from the Italian original: “Jesus … Continue reading
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Notre Dame and the President
I overheard yesterday an argument between two fairly prominent individuals from our Region. Rather heated. All about Obama’s scheduled address and honorary degree of Law from Notre Dame in a few weeks. I find it surprising that most people seem … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics and Morality, Politics
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More Baptismal Catechesis
St. Cyril of Jerusalem speaks more on the catechesis of baptism today. “Having become members of Christ, it is not incorrect for you to be called ‘christs’, that is ‘consecrated’, because God has said of you, ‘Do not touch my consecrated … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Whoever says anything evil to a poor man, insults Christ by it, for the poor man bears the mark of Christ’s nobility, who made himself poor for us in this world.” — St. Francis of Assissi
Baptismal Catechisis
We prayed over this today in the Office of Readings. I thought it worth noting in a post for any of us who don’t pray that Office. Again, my translation of the Italian text I used. “Let no one think … Continue reading
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The Christian Moral Life
“The Christian moral life begins and ends in Christ.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1698) A moral theology instructor, Joe Michalak, wrote that the moral life ”is an adherence to neither a doctrinal system (though there is an indispensable one) nor … Continue reading
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“It was a noble Mass…”
I witnessed my daughter’s future father-in-law become a Catholic last night at the Easter vigil. It was in a more traditional parish you might say. Lots of people in the sanctuary. Lots of statues and murals and candles and other … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Uncategorized
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Aging, Faith and Holy Saturday
Have you noticed that as people age, they frequently become more attached to God? Not everyone, but it has been my experience over the years of talking with people that age brings fidelity to God. Mind you, by age I … Continue reading
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A Profound Church Apology
On April 7 at the St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Bishop David A. Zubick offered a profound apology on behalf of his diocese for harm the Church may have inflicted on anyone. It is reported to have been a stirring … Continue reading
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