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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Category Archives: Blessed Virigin
Fear Sin More Than Persecution, says Pope Benedict
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Benedict said that the Church should fear the sin of its members more than hatred against Christians. He noted that the Church has suffered persecution throughout its history and since it has … Continue reading
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Today is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics as it is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. I have always found it interesting that despite its significance in the faith life of the Church, so many Catholics and … Continue reading
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St. Augustine, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Dignity of the Church
An excerpt from St. Augustine’s Discourses was offered today for our consideration in the Office of Readings for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a feast that is quite ancient in the Eastern Churches … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“The Immaculata is the peak of all created perfections.” – St. Maximillian Kolbe, OFM Cap.
Dedication of the Diocese of Winona to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Last night, Bishop John M. Quinn rededicated the diocese of Winona to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Appropriately, this occurred on the memorial of the Nativity of Mary, and during the celebration of a Mass at the Cathedral of … Continue reading
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The Nativity of Mary
Today is the feast of the Nativity of Mary. It has been exactly nine months since we celebrated her Immaculate Conception, so today the Church from ancient times has celebrated her birth. Tradition has it (e.g., the “gospel of James”) … Continue reading
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Dedication of the Basilica St. Mary Major
Today is an optional memorial of the dedication of the basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. It sits on the Esquiline hill and is the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Western Church. Pope Sixtus III … Continue reading
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The Annuniciation
Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation, the day on which the angel Gabriel announced to the virgin Mary that she from all eternity had been chosen to be the Mother of God, and she gave her fiat, “Let it … Continue reading
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What Would the Blessed Mother Do?
The secular press once again is saying that the Vatican told the Irish bishops a number of years ago to not report to civil authorities incidents of clergy abusing minors. Once again, the Church is saying that the press is … Continue reading
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The Immaculate Conception
There is a wonderful reflection on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary today in the Office of Readings. It is written by St. Anselm, and I provide here an English excerpt translated from the Italian text I use. “God … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“When our hands have touched spices, they give fragrance to all they handle. Let us make our prayers pass through the hands of the Blessed Virgin. She will make them fragrant.” — St. John Vianney, SFO
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is the feast Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast day, celebrated since the earliest days of the Church, especially in the East and then later in the West, is marker of sorts between the Old and New … Continue reading
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