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: General Interest
White House Misrepresents Its Own Contraceptive Mandate
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a point by point clarification of a recent White House response to the HHS mandate requiring religious institutions to violate their consciences and that threatens religious liberty. Here is the bishops … Continue reading
Our Youth, the Bearers of Hope!
The Holy Father recently spoke of youth and hope in his Angelus address. He said, in part, (my translation of the Italian original): In the present world economic and social crisis, I wish for a new year marked concretely by … Continue reading
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The Mystery of “Ordinary Time”
Well, I have just finished Christmas having assisted at 6:30am Mass this morning. This being the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the festivities of the Nativity and the beginning of “Ordinary Time” (which is … Continue reading
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Safeguard Your Vocation
One of the realities of Christian life is that each and every human being has a divine vocation to which he or she is called by God. Yes, each of us. Unfortunately and for various reasons, many people do not … Continue reading
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Peace!
As 2011 quickly draws to a close, I would like to leave you with this quote from today’s Office of Readings. Pope St. Leo the Great is the author, and I am translating from the Italian text I read. … … Continue reading
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What a Week!
This is the first quiet time I have had in the past week as my entire family was home for several days. It was so good to see them all and to be able to have them in our modest … Continue reading
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The Word Is Made Flesh, and Dwells Among Us!
To all who stumble upon these pages, my wife, family and I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!! BUON NATALE! FELIX NAVIDAD! May we rejoice today and always in the wondrous mystery of the Incarnation and the coming of the Lord … Continue reading
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Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message
Each year at Christmas, the pope gives his Urbi et Orbi message (the name means: to the world and the city). For English readers, here is the official translation: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Rome and throughout the world! Christ … Continue reading
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The Day Before the Day Before Christmas News of Joy
Antara News’ website (www.antaranews.com/en/news/78607/after-missing-for-seven-years-tsunami-victim-finds-way-home) reports today of an Indonesian girl, who was swept away from her mother in the tsunami of 2004 and presumed dead, has found her way back home. Her name is Mary Wati Yuranda; her grandfather is … Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye While Anticipating A Grand Hello
In only a few hours a new Church year will be upon us. We will be saying “goodbye” to a number of things at that time: Cycle A of the Lectionary, the “old” translation of the Roman Missal, a wonderful … Continue reading
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Thinking In Front of a Borrowed Computer
It is striking to me in these past years to read about old colleagues from my years in Rome. When I read of the challenges that they have been given in life I realize how little we really can prepare … Continue reading
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500,000 Hits on the Weblog
Catholic Faith and Reflections has surpassed a half-million hits to the webpage. I have been blogging since October, 2008 and I am pleased in one way or another that this weblog has been accessed. I hope it has served its … Continue reading
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Abortion and Mental Health
The British Journal of Psychiatry recently published a piece of research done by Priscilla K. Coleman from Bowling Green State University. The article, entitled Abortion and mental health: quantitative synthesis and analysis of research published 1995-2009 is a meta-analysis of 22 … Continue reading
The Meaning of Success
Back in 1973, when I was a college freshman, a required reading was the book, The Meaning of Success, written by Michael Quoist. I honestly don’t remember its contents nearly 40 years later, but the title has never escaped my … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“The Gospel that Christians proclaim is a Gospel of mercy, love and forgiveness. We believe that the death penalty is not compatible with the Gospel. The common good and public security can be achieved in other ways. The Gospel call … Continue reading
A Little Bit o’ This and a Little Bit o’ That
I was thinking today as I was working around the house how untenable capital punishment is in today’s world. For all intents and purposes, it is immoral. Perhaps there is an extraordinary situation where it could be morally used, but … Continue reading
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Have We Starved Our People?
We hear more and more about Catholics neglecting to attend Mass each Sunday, and we ask, “Why?” Why is it that for generations, Catholics in this country showed up in high proportions to attend Sunday Mass each week? I am … Continue reading
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Who Are We? “We Are Catholic!” – An Inspiring Video
I ran across this stunning video that says it all when it comes to answering the question, “Who are we Catholics?” Log on to: We Are Catholic. This is definitely worth two minutes of your time to view. It resonates … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts: Economy, the Old Days, Prophets, Obama, and the Diaconate
I wonder about the wisdom of financial security. I mean, I wonder if the energy we put into trying to obtain financial security is worth it. With the stock market doing its thing, and in all reality the impotency of … Continue reading
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A Blast from the Past
I have had the pleasure of becoming reaquainted with Fr. Chuck Stoetzel, rector of the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fr. Stoetzel was transferred to La Crosse on July 1. I had been assisting as … Continue reading
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