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: Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Year of Faith
There will be a “Year of Faith” celebrated throughout the world, starting on October 11, 2012 and ending on November 24, 2013. The starting date coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and, I … Continue reading
Hot Off the Press?
I heard on Catholic talk radio this morning as I was driving into work that the Pope is excited about a new catechism that is to be released in March that is geared toward adolescents and young adults. The new … Continue reading
Why Should I Be Good?
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Why struggle to perfect the virtues, to develop character, to habitually “do the right thing?” Answer: “The goal of a virtuous life is the become like God.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1803) … Continue reading
Principle of Subsidiarity
A couple of weeks ago, I posted on the common good. The common good is a basic principle in Catholic social teaching. Today, I want to mention another essential principle in understanding the Church’s social doctrine, the principle of subsidiarity. … Continue reading
More on the Social Doctrine of the Church
A few days ago I posted on the common good. The common good pertains, of course, to the Social Doctrine of the Church which saw a rapid development in the nineteenth century with the rise of the industrial society. Today, … Continue reading
Why Is It So Important to Teach Doctrine? Why Doctrine At All?
Those of us who are charged to teach and preach the Faith need to accomplish two things: touch the hearts of those who listen; and to teach the doctrine of Jesus and His Church. Now, some are of the opinion … Continue reading
The Three Essential Elements of the Common Good
In Catholic social teaching you will read and hear a lot about “the common good.” I think many misunderstand what this term means. Let me try to clarify. Turning to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), you will find this … Continue reading