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: Virtues
Quote for the Day
“If the Lord gives you some prosperity, not only should you humbly thank him, but be well aware to not worsen your situation by vainglory or in some other manner; be aware, in other words, to not enter into conflict … Continue reading
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The American Prison and Justice System
Did you know that one in 31 Americans are involved in the justice system in one way or another, i.e., in prison or jail or on probation and one in 100 Americans are behind bars? I heard these statistics quoted … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Like the early Franciscans, we too are ‘joyous penitents’ who seek to spread the Gospel by showing what a happy thing it is to live it.” — Mary Agnes, PCC (The early Christians were a joyful lot despite the persecutions. … Continue reading
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Independence Day
Let us remember today that freedom and liberty are the ability to pursue what is truly good and right, not the ability to do whatever we want. Our freedom is rooted in not being shackled to ourselves but giving ourselves … Continue reading
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“The act of defending any of the cardinal virtues has today all the exhilaration of a vice.” – G.K. Chesterton, A Defense of the Humilities, The Defendent, 1901
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“Marriage is a school for gratitude.” — USCCB, Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan, 2009
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The Glory in our Hope – Homily for 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle C
What glory there is in our hope! It is hope that will bring us to future glory. Our hope in the Cross of Christ. In today’s Gospel, we hear of Christ’s glory as he is transfigured before the apostles Peter, … Continue reading
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What is Fasting all about, anyway?
It took me a long while to figure this out in my life, even though it is so simple. Fasting, which we are obligated to do on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and encouraged to do each Friday of the … Continue reading