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
Who Said This?
Here is a quote from a recent address reported in the Catholic press. Do you know who said it? “The challenge for Catholic universities is finding a place for Bibles and papal decrees between our telescopes and microscopes…. A Catholic … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Moderate strength is shown in violence and supreme strength is shown in levity.” — G.K. Chesterton, 1908
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Yes, God Can Heal You
Yesterday, as I was proclaiming the Gospel at 6:30 am Mass, I was left wondering. The Gospel was about Jesus healing a man, both of his sin and of his physical illness, and how the people accused him of blasphemy … Continue reading
Did You Know…?
New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a statistic recently that is startling. Forty-one percent (41%) of all pregnancies in New York City end in abortion. Forty-one per cent! The national average is 23%, according to the … Continue reading
The Visible Elements of a Church
Did you know that each Catholic church building has certain visible elements? Can you name them? 1. The altar. It is from the altar that the sacraments of Jesus’ paschal mystery flow. There is a crucifix above the altar. Whereas … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“…together, may we have the daring wisdom to imagine a world of peace, and the compassionate courage to work for a peace with justice.” — Marie Lucey, OSF
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Want to play some music?
In his book, Illustrissimi, Papa Luciani writes a letter to Casella, a friend of Dante, and a gifted composer and performer of music. The letter is entitled, “The Music of Reconciliation.” Luciani’s letter can be summed up in two statements … Continue reading
An Act of Charity, as if to the Lord
I heard recently a man I will call Jim (not his real name) tell me of his experience in a local public park. In Minnesota and Wisconsin during November and December it can get rather cold. Jim told me of … Continue reading
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Let’s Do Something!
If you haven’t read the Gospel for today (Matthew 7: 21, 24-27), do so. Our Lord is essentially saying to us, “Once you have heard the Gospel proclaimed and heared the Word preached, you have to do something. You can’t … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts
Can’t seem to find much I think is worth blogging about in the news recently. The big hubhub of course is the book that came out about Pope Benedict XVI, the result of an extensive and informal interview he gave … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“In the early Church, the Christians didn’t know very much, and yet it was their good example, zeal, enthusiasm, and excitement for the Faith that led them to bring others to Christ.” — Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap.
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Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!
Today is the beginning of Advent. May we long for the coming of Jesus as did the early Christians who lived each day as if it were the day of his return. Jesus is coming. We often say this with … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving day. May God continue to bless you abundantly and may your gratitude for his unlimited grace and presence in your life be evident in all you do and say this day. I … Continue reading
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God Works His Ways
I received a telephone call recently from a longtime friend who said that he and his wife were almost certainly going to be spending the final years of their careers helping on an Indian reservation. Until this time they have … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“No more war; no more hatred and bloodshed, but peace! God wills it!” — St. Anthony of Padua, OFM
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Catholics Come Home!
I would like to draw your attention to the link at the lower right of this page under “Good Websites” entitled Catholics Come Home . This is an excellent website dedicated to bringing back Catholics who have stopped practicing their … Continue reading
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An Eastern Rite Catholic Archbishop’s Argument for Married Priests
(I am posting on this, not because I am promoting married priests but because I found it an interesting argument made by an archbishop of the Melkite Rite who is in full communion with the Pope and as much Catholic … Continue reading
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Weekend Reflection on Ministry
It is the end of another work week. Since ordination, that statement really doesn’t seem true. My professional job as a clinical social worker continues as it has for nearly 30 years now, but it has be transformed into an … Continue reading
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A Story of Generosity
Early this morning, while I was vesting for Mass, a Vietnamese woman approached me. She is a regular at 6:30 AM Mass, and several weeks ago she told me she was going to Vietnam to visit family. She hadn’t been there … Continue reading
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To be a Missionary is not to be a Revolutionary
The Holy Father today, in his Angelus message at noon in Rome, made the following comment (my translation of the Italian original): “Missionary work is not to revolutionize the world, but transfigure it, drawing from the strength of Jesus Christ … Continue reading
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