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: December 2011
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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Peace!
As 2011 quickly draws to a close, I would like to leave you with this quote from today’s Office of Readings. Pope St. Leo the Great is the author, and I am translating from the Italian text I read. … … Continue reading
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Church of the Week
St. Joachim Catholic Church Lockeford, California
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What a Week!
This is the first quiet time I have had in the past week as my entire family was home for several days. It was so good to see them all and to be able to have them in our modest … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Greg Erlandson!
The Holy Father today has named Greg Erlandson, President of the Catholic Press Association, a member of the Pontifical Council on Social Communications. Many of you are probably familiar with Mr. Erlandson’s great work in our country in this field … Continue reading
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Persecution of Christians Worldwide
John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter (www.ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic) wrote an article on December 23 studying Christianity and Catholicism across the globe. It is an interesting read, and I would suggest you take the ten minutes or so to do so … Continue reading
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Happy Feast Day, Deacons of the World!
Today is the feast of St. Stephen, called the protomartyr as he was the first martyr of the Church. He was stoned to death for preaching the Gospel, not long after Christ’s death. He was also one of the first … Continue reading
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The Word Is Made Flesh, and Dwells Among Us!
To all who stumble upon these pages, my wife, family and I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!! BUON NATALE! FELIX NAVIDAD! May we rejoice today and always in the wondrous mystery of the Incarnation and the coming of the Lord … 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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A Christmas Eve Meditation
For our meditation today, the day before the Nativity of the Lord, I suggest this excerpt from St. Augustine’s Discourses (my translation of the Italian text I read): Awaken, O man, for God is made man for you, O you … Continue reading
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Let Us Not Forget Our Iraqi Brothers and Sisters
The bishops of Iraqi are canceling midnight Masses this year out of fear of violence to Church goers. Such is the sorry state of that country. Many have been martyred for their faith. Let us not forget them, our brothers … Continue reading
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The Day Before the Day Before Christmas News of Joy
Antara News’ website (www.antaranews.com/en/news/78607/after-missing-for-seven-years-tsunami-victim-finds-way-home) reports today of an Indonesian girl, who was swept away from her mother in the tsunami of 2004 and presumed dead, has found her way back home. Her name is Mary Wati Yuranda; her grandfather is … Continue reading
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What Makes Your Heart “Leap For Joy”?
I was asked to preach last night at Mass, one of those times when you rely on the Holy Spirit and the grace of Orders to accomplish your task. As you probably know, the Gospel was about the Visitation. The … Continue reading
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Cathedral of the Annunciation Stockton, California
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