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: Sacraments
A Deacon’s Meditation
Our bishop today led the diocesan diaconal community in a day of reflection. One of the suggestions given to us was to pray over and meditate on the Prayer of Diaconal Ordination. To all deacons: do you recall this powerful … Continue reading
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A Bit of Marital Wisdom
Men happily married for more than 10 years seem to come to a mutual conclusion: “We need to quit trying to understand our wives!” Now, before I get a backlash from the politically correct among you, let me explain. … Continue reading
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Quote of the Day
St. Ignatius of Antioch had this to say in his letter to the Ephesians: “It is better to be a Christian without saying so than to proclaim you are without living it. It is a good thing to teach, if … Continue reading
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Pope Benedict on Faith and Works
Pope Benedict said last Wednesday: ”For this reason Luther’s phrase: ‘faith alone’ is true, if it is not opposed to faith in charity, in love. Faith is looking at Christ, entrusting oneself to Christ, being united to Christ, conformed to Christ, … Continue reading
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St. Albert the Great
Today is the feast of St. Albert. He wrote a wonderful little piece on the Eucharist which I would like to share. My translation, again, from the Italian: “‘He that eats of me will live by me’ (John 6.57). Nothing … Continue reading
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