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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Recent Posts
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- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Take a Look at This…..
Whoever you may be, whatever age you may be, read this article in the New York Times. It tells the tale of love and human life. You won’t regret the time you spend on reading it. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/24/laws-of-physics-cant-trump-the-bonds-of-love/?smid=pl-share
No, Prayers, You’re Not Crazy
CNN in its religion blog today has an interesting article written by T.M. Luhrmann on prayer and the common experience of hearing God speak to those who are well disciplined in prayer. While it certainly is true that most of … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts at the End of the Year
It has been a long while since I sat down and posted my own thoughts. Life has been very busy and the demands of family, employers and church have been significant. I can’t help but reflect on the past year … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest
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Did You Know….?
The Vatican Radio has reported that in this past year 105 thousand Christians have been killed for their faith in various parts of the world. One hundred five thousand martyrs. I’ll bet you didn’t know that. It could happen here … Continue reading
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Icons, Steve Jobs, and the Noetic Aspect of Human Understanding
Iconagrapher Lynette Hull talks in the video below of the Icon as a means of knowing that is direct and not filtered through the rational. She speaks of the noetic aspect of human understanding that is experienced via what the Eastern Churches … Continue reading
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Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message
Each year, the Holy Father issues a Christmas message to the entire world (Urbi et Orbi). Here are his words for 2012. “Veritas de terra orta est!” – “Truth has sprung out of the earth” (Ps 85:12). Dear brothers and sisters in Rome … Continue reading
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Nativity Scenes – St. Francis’ Influence Even Today
St. Francis of Assisi is credited with making popular the Nativity Scene in 1223, when he used live figures to teach the locals about the Incarnation. Many parishes to this day use live creches for the same purposes. No doubt, … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest
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A Christmas Message from Cardinal Pell from Australia
Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia, has recorded his Christmas message to the people of that continent, and made available to the world via Vatican Radio. He speaks of St. Francis,, the child Jesus, and peace. Christmas Message from … Continue reading
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The Holy Father’s Christmas Message to the Cardinals, Curia and Governorate
Dear readers, I would ask that you take the time to read carefully the Holy Father’s message below. There is a lot in it. He addresses the New Evangelization. He addresses the nature of family, the unity of the human … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Pope Benedict XVI: There is also a need to acknowledge and promote the natural structure of marriage as the union of a man and a woman in the face of attempts to make it juridically equivalent to radically different types of union; … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent – Cycle C
Here is my homily for this Sunday. Happy Advent! Audio: 4th Sunday of Advent – Cycle C (New page will appear. Click on link, “4th Sunday of Advent – Cycle C.”) Text: 4th Sunday of Advent – Cycle C December … Continue reading
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Fr. Jay Jackson
My last post mentioned a friend of mine in Rome, Jay Jackson. I have never forgotten him largely because he believed in me at a time when I was discombobulated and because he played guitar very well. Fr. Jay died … Continue reading
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December 18, 1978
Thirty-four years ago today, I walked out of the North American College (NAC) in Rome to head back to the United States. The vice-rector of the college, Fr. Charles Kelly along with Msgr John Strynkowsi accompanied me to Fiumicino airport where … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“It is necessary to be strong to become great: this is our duty. Life is a struggle from which we cannot draw back, but we must triumph.” — St. Padre Pio, OFM Cap.
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Violence Against Christians in Syria
I read this article in Fides this afternoon. Christians in Syria are caught in the cross-fire between rebels and government forces. Please keep them in your prayers. Here is the article. Tartus (Agenzia Fides) – About 150 thousand Christians live … Continue reading
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