Deacon Bob Yerhot serves the diocese of Winona-Rochester, 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) at Winona, Minnesota, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He currently serves two parishes in southeast Minnesota, is the Assistant Director Emeritus of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Winona, and is the diocesan consultant for the Courage and Encourage Apostolate and Unbound ministry in the diocese. He offers days of reflection and retreats for diaconal communities in the United States. For over 30 years he practiced clinical social work and psychotherapy before retiring in 2015.
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
A Lesson from Moses
We read today from Deuteronomy in the Office of Readings. God was talking to Moses right before his death on Mount Nebo. God said: “You will die on the mountain which you are about to ascend….because you did not manifest … Continue reading
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St. John of Naples
St. John of Naples wrote about the light of Christ, and the confidence it gives us. One of his sermons fits so nicely with my New Year’s resolve to live without fear and in confidence with the Lord and with … Continue reading
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Benedict XVI and SSPX
You may have been following the news of Pope Benedict lifting the excommunications of the four bishops illicitly ordained by Archbishop Marcel Lefebrve back in the late 1980s. Lefebrve, now deceased, was the founder of the schismatic Society of St. … Continue reading
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St. Basil’s Fear
St. Basil the Great, after reflecting on the great gifts of God given to us in Jesus his Son, said: “When I think of all this, I am left terrorized and swallowed up with fear that, because of fickleness of … Continue reading
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Poverty of Spirit and Diaconal Service
A wonderful little book, Poverty of Spirit by Johannes Metz is jam-packed with theological wonders. I have read it many times in the last 24 years, and will read it many times in the future. I would encourage all of … Continue reading
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President Obama OKs Federal Aid for Abortion Providers
As expected, President Obama signed an executive order late today, almost secretly with as little fanfare as possible, that reversed the Mexico City policy. In doing so, he cleared the way for the federal government to provide aid to programs … Continue reading
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Quote of the Day
“Understand that poverty is a choice way of salvation; the fruit it bears is manifold, and rare are they who know it well.” — St. Francis of Assissi As we know, there are many poverties which lead us to salvation. … Continue reading
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Inauguration or Canonization?
A friend of mine put the question to me and others yesterday, when talking about Tuesday’s festivities in honor of our new president and vice-president: “Was it an inauguration or a canonization?” Good question. For the sake of the country … Continue reading
National Day of Penance and Prayer
Today is a day set aside by the American bishops for all Catholics to do penance and prayer in reparation for the crimes committed against the unborn in our country. Let us really pray today for the conversion of all … Continue reading
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Prayer for our new President
May our new president be given all that is needed to carry out his many responsibilities. May the country support him in his efforts to inspire and lead us to peace and security. May God work powerfully in his life that he may experience … Continue reading
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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Holy Father and World Day of the Migrant
The Holy Father again has addressed the issue of immigration. This is a topic I have posted on several times, and have brought up with the deacons of my diocese, as we have had a large influx of Hispanics coming … Continue reading
President George Bush – Sanctity of Human Life
I would draw your attention to what may be President Bush’s final Presidential Proclamation. He has declare today National Sanctity of Human Life Day. This proclamation can be read on: www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2009/01/20090115-1.html Despite my complete opposition to torture, my near complete … Continue reading
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Deacons?
I have started a brief series of explanations for my local parish about Catholic deacons. I find that almost everyone has little if any idea what a deacon is other than a man standing up at the altar with the … Continue reading
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Venerable Fr. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
“God’s plans are always for the best, always wonderful.” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap. Solanus Casey was a Franciscan who died not so many years ago. He was a very simple holy man. He lived most of his younger years not … Continue reading
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