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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Quote for the Day
“Hatred is not a creative force. Love alone creates.” – St. Maximillian Kolbe, OFM Conv.
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Benedict XVI on the Diaconia of Communion
The Holy Father spoke today to the last group of American bishops making their ad limina visits. This particular group included all the Eastern Rite bishops of the United States. The Holy Father’s theme was largely that of Church unity, … Continue reading
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Two Reasons for Our Christian Hope
The readings of today remind me that for us Christians, there are at least two reasons to live a life of joyful hope. As St. John reminds us often in his letters and in his writing of the Gospel, we … Continue reading
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Minnesota Marriage Minute Video
Here is another video. Enjoy and learn!
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The Scourge of Human Trafficking
It is not being reported in the press as far as I can ascertain, but an an international meeting on human trafficking is being held as we speak in Quito, Ecuador. The meeting’s title is Meeting on human trafficking and smuggling … Continue reading
World’s Oldest Bishop Dies
The world’s oldest Catholic bishop, Bishop Antoine Nguyen Van Thien, died Sunday in France at the age of 106 years. He was the former bishop of Vinh Long, Vietnam and had celebrated the 80th anniversary of his ordination to the … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Put aside your garments, that is worldly riches, so that you may not fall victim to the adversary and that you may enter the kingdom of heaven by the rough road and narrow gate.” – St. Clare of Assisi
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter – Cycle B
Here is my homily for this weekend. Audio (in two parts): 6th Sunday of Easter – Part One 6th Sunday of Easter – Part Two Text: 6th Sunday of Easter – Cycle B May 12/13, 2012 Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; … Continue reading
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A Great Website on St. Damien of Molokai
The diocese of Honolulu has put up a great website dedicated to Fr. Damien of Molokai, filled with information and photographs. Take a look: www.fatherdamien.com
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New “Servants of God” Named Today at the Vatican!
Pope Benedict has named today numerous people “Servants of God” for their lives of heroic virtue. Included in the list were two Americans: Bishop Frederick Baraga, the first bishop of Marquette, Michigan, born in modern-day Slovenia on June 6, 1797 … Continue reading
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God’s Mercy Knows No Bounds: the Case of Rudolf Hoess
I ran across a lecture given at Seton Hall University on March 25, 1998. I believe the lecturer was John Jay Hughes. The title was A Mass Murderer Repents: The case of Rudolf Hoess, Commandant of Auschwitz. In this lecture … Continue reading
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Georgetown and Kathleen Sebelius
You may have heard in the press recently that Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, has invited the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, to speak at one of its commencement ceremonies in the near future. Kathleen Sebelius, although … Continue reading
An Ugly Reminder of the Consequences of Abortion Policy in China
ABC News writer Susan Donaldson James wrote an article yesterday for ABC News entitled “Chinese-Made Infant Flesh Capsules Seized in S. Korea.” In the article, she describes nearly 17,500 capsules of dried human flesh taken from dead infants that are … Continue reading
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Universities and the Freedom from Ideological Control
I attended the commencement ceremonies at a regional public university over the past weekend. (My sister graduated with a Master of Arts in Sociology, and I am quite proud of her!) I was struck by the administration of the university … Continue reading
Minnesota Marriage Minute: Aren’t Same-Sex Relationships the Same as Marriage?
Here is another excellent video addressing common questions many are asking about the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment this fall. View it, be informed, and vote “yes” on the ballot this November!
I am still here…
I am still here, just too busy to blog much. Really, scarcely a spare moment. I will return.
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Random Thoughts – Trinitarian life, Family, Funerals, Papa Luciani, Blogs, Evangelization
In my prayer and thoughts of late, and in my homilies at daily Mass, I have been returning to the theme of our being caught up into the life of the Trinity. The realization that by virtue of our baptism and … Continue reading
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St. Joseph the Workman
Today is the optional memorial of St. Joseph the Workman. It was a little over a month ago (March 19) that we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph and we follow-up today remembering him as a worker and patron of all … Continue reading
“Man on the Street” Perspective on Marriage Amendment
(The following is a quote from Minnesota for Marriage, a broad coalition of leaders in the state who support the upcoming Minnesota Marriage Amendment that is on the ballot this fall.) The “Man on the Street” video series features voices … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“The Son of God was nobler than we, and he made himself poor in this world for our sake.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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