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
Gratitude for Independence Day
Today is Independence Day, of course. Looking out of my room here there is nothing but sunshine, a breeze and much greenery. A German family was traveling down the River Road recently (i.e., U.S. Highway 61 along the Mississippi River … Continue reading
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An Irreverant Reception
I was reading today Te Deum Laudamus! and a letter written by the rector of the cathedral in Phoenix, Arizona. The letter outlines seven common ways recipients of Holy Communion often inadvertently receive in the hand in a manner that … Continue reading
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The Death of Dr. Death
Jack Kervorkian, a retired pathologist who became known as “Dr. Death” for his role in assisted suicide, died today at age 83. He was the face of the so-called “right to die” movement in our country. I was always puzzled … Continue reading
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The Gospel’s Social Relevance
Here is something worth reading: The Gospel’s Social Relevance It is a copy of an address that Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa delivered to the general assembly of Caritas International on May 27. Cantalamessa is the preacher of the Pontifical Household, and a Capuchin … Continue reading
The Holy Father Sends His Prayers and Thoughts
The Holy Father sent the following telegram to Bishop James Vann Johnston of the diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri in the wake of the destruction of a large portion of Joplin from the recent tornado. The Holy Father has … Continue reading
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400,000 hits since 2008
This weblog has had over 400,000 hits since it went online in late 2008. Thank you one and all for your interest in stopping by and especially to all who took the time to offer a comment or two. I … Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day
Just returned from visiting family. It’s Mother’s Day and I want to wish my mom especially a happy day! Thanks Mom for all you have done for me in my life! Without you I would not have become who I … Continue reading
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Blessed John Paul II — Take a Long Look
I want to alert you to a wonderful webpage provided by Corriere della Sera which is an Italian newspaper from Milan. They have several pages dedicated to John Paul II. Many photographs, a history of the popes, and all sorts … Continue reading
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He Has Risen!
Happy Easter, everyone! Well, the Exultet is sung without noticeable deficiency. This deacon is glad for that! The Vigil is complete and Easter has dawned early here. The body is tired from the waiting in the night, but the light … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts
A new week is beginning. Being a cleric, and spending the entire weekend assisting at Mass, preaching and other such diaconal responsibilities often leaves me feeling like one week doesn’t end nor another begins. It becomes clearer to me why the … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day – Fr. Fabian
“As long as we’re on this side of eternity, it’s a matter of imperfect human beings, in an imperfect sort of way, with imperfect instruments, striving for perfection.” — Fr. Andrew C. Fabian, OP (Father Fabian was my philosophy professor … Continue reading
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Rejoice, Ye Dour Catholics!!
I ran across a delightful blog post written by Susan Kehoe, the wife of Deacon Larry Kehoe down in Des Moines, Iowa. She entitled the post Catholics Are Not Baptized In Vinegar. Her blog is: A Deacon’s Wife. Reminds me … Continue reading
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North African Bishops Say “No” to War in Libya
The bishops of North Africa have called for an end to military conflict in Libya. According to Catholic Culture they have said, “We know that war solves nothing, and when it breaks out, it is just as uncontrollable as the … Continue reading
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A Mirror of the World
I would like to alert you to something a friend of mine from Germany, Achim Furniss, has started recently. He has a website Speculum Mundi which is an opportunity for people throughout the world to exchange ideas, concerns and other … Continue reading
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Homemade Bomb Thrown at Pro-Life Prayer Vigil
Two homemade explosive devices were apparently thrown from a vehicle at two Kalispell, Montana locations last Thursday, including one directed at a pro-life prayer vigil. The other was in front of a department store. Both exploded within 15 minutes of … Continue reading
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Odometer Reading
We have hit 325,000 visits to Catholic Faith and Reflections – about 1000 of you a day. There are 882 posts and 403 comments on this weblog since it inception several years ago. I hope that a few of you … Continue reading
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Wanna Go to Rome?
For all of us that want to go to Rome and see the Patriarchal Basilicas – St. Peter’s, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, and St. Paul Outside-the-Walls – there is a way to do so without leaving your living … Continue reading
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Catholics Come Home! We Welcome You!
To all who are thinking of the Catholic Church but have questions, listen and see. To all who have left the Church, coming home has never been easier. We are family. We welcome you. Please listen to the talk given by … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts on Saturday Morning
I went to see the movie, The Rite, last night. Actually, I was pleasantly surprised because it didn’t portray the Church in a poor light. It brought out the reality of the devil and devils, and the fact that they … Continue reading
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Have We Lost a Generation?
The conference titled “Lost? Twenty-somethings in the Church” co-sponsored by Fordham Center on Religion and Culture and the Francis and Ann Curran Center for American Catholic Studies is getting a little blog time among us Catholic weblog editors. This conference … Continue reading
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