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: Popes
Quote for the Day
“As we know, in vast areas of the world, faith is in danger of being extinguished like a flame that runs out of fuel. We have before us a profound crisis of faith, a loss of the sense of religious … Continue reading
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A Light to the Nations
Yesterday in my homily at 6:30 am Mass, I spoke of my experiences being present for papal Masses celebrated by three popes in 1978. The memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus was being celebrated, and the Gospel for the day … Continue reading
33 Years Ago Today – Papa Wojtyla on Family
Thirty-three years ago today, December 31, 1978, during the first few months of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II delivered this homily of thanksgiving for the end of the year in the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. … 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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Pope Benedict’s Homily for Christmas 2011
Here is the homily the Holy Father delivered just a few minutes ago in the Vatican at Midnight Mass. (The English translation provided by the Vatican website.) Dear Brothers and Sisters! The reading from Saint Paul’s Letter to Titus that … Continue reading
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Holy Father’s New Year’s Message: Youth and Social Doctrine of the Church
The Holy Father has released his 2012 message to the world. It is entitled, in English, Educating Young People in Justice and Peace. He begins by asking the question, “With what attitude should we look to the New Year?” His … Continue reading
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Pope Benedict on Charity this Gaudete Sunday
The Holy Father paid a pastoral visit today to the Roman parish St. Mary of Graces at Casal Boccone. It was established only 26 years ago. During his visit he made this comment: “Un altro punto su cui vorrei insistere … Continue reading
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Benedict XVI Message for the First Sunday of Advent
The Holy Father, in today’s Angelus message from the Vatican, had this to say regarding the world in which we live (my translation of the Italian original): And Isaiah, the prophet of Advent, has us reflect today with a heartfelt … Continue reading
Benedict XVI in Benin
The Holy Father begins a three-day apostolic visit to the West African country of Benin today. He is doing so to mark 150 years of Christianity in that country and to present a document entitled Africae Munus on the Church’s future … Continue reading
Pope St. Leo the Great and the Modern World
Today is the memorial of Pope St. Leo the Great. His pontificate was from 440 to 461 AD, a time of upheaval in the Church as well as in the Roman Empire. Prior to being elected pope, Leo was a … Continue reading
Pope St. Callistus I
Today is the memorial of Pope St. Callistus I, who died a martyr in the Trastevere area of Rome in 222 or 223. I posted on him last year this date, for his history is interesting. Born a slave who … Continue reading
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Pope Benedict XVI to the Youth of Germany
The Holy Father has been in his homeland of Germany this past week. He spoke to the German Parliament a few days ago, and he also spoke the the youth, to seminarians, to the Orthodox, and others during his time … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“The poor grasp the value of humility more easily than the rich. In fact, the poor, with their lack of means, have gentleness as a friend. The rich, with their abundance, have arrogance as an acquaintance.” — St. Pope Leo the Great
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Quote for the Day
“My wish for each of you is that you may discover this look of Christ, and experience it in all its depth. I do not know at what moment in your life. I think that it will happen when you … Continue reading
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Love’s Necessity
I having been writing a series of posts on Catholic Social Doctrine in recent weeks, taking from the Compendium of The Social Doctrine of the Church to do so. Underscored in those posts, and one of the firm bases on … Continue reading
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Attention Deacons!
“The one who serves does not consider himself superior to the one served, however miserable his situation at the moment may be….. Those who are in a position to help others will realize that in doing so they themselves receive … Continue reading
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If One is a Source of Division and Discord….
I want to share a quote today from St. Clement I on how to respond if one is seen as a source of division and animosity within the Church. This is my translation of the Italian text I used. “Who … Continue reading
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Pope St. Clement I on Church Unity
Today’s Office of Readings includes a selection from Pope Clement I’s letter to the Corinthians, written not long after the original twelve Apostles lived. It is a splendid reflection on unity within the Church. As always, I use an Italian … Continue reading
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Is Europe Doomed?
I read with a bit of interest the Holy Father’s comments on the first day of his visit to Croatia. He spoke of conscience, and Europe’s future. Here is what he said, as reported by The Catholic News Agency. “If, … Continue reading
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First African Pope
For over 400 years, until Pope John Paul II, we had only Italian popes. Did you know though, that we have had lots of non-Italian popes throughout the centuries? Of course, St. Peter, the first pope, was Jewish and a … Continue reading
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