Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

Moderator: Deacon Bob Yerhot of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota.

Quote for the Day

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“With God you have everything; without Him you have nothing.” — Fr. Larry Richards

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“God calls us with a slight whisper.” — Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani)

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A Spirituality of Mission and Evangelization

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

There are some who write about spirituality issues who are saying the Catholic Church has lost the “masculine” spirituality of the early Apostles who, after Pentecost, went forth to preach to the nations and shaped the culture and world around … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Misfortune is more useful to the friends of God that good fortune, for on such occasions they can prove their loyalty to their Lord.” — St. Louis of Toulouse, OFM

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Happy Anniversary, Swiss Guards

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I am a day late on this one, but the Swiss Guard at the Vatican celebrated their 505th anniversary of service to the Pope yesterday. The Guard first marched into the Vatican on January 22, 1506. They are a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Santa Rosa

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father this morning has chosen Bishop Robert F. Vasa to be coadjutor bishop of Santa Rosa in California. Bishop Vasa was the bishop of Baker, Oregon. Being named coadjutor bishop means that he will immediately succeed the current … Continue reading →

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The “Pallium Lambs”

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I posted a couple of days ago about St. Agnes. I mentioned that on that day, the pope blesses two lambs that will provide the wool used to make the pallia given to all archbishops. The Catholic News Service has … Continue reading →

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Attention Readers!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I would really like to draw your attention to one of the links I have provided at the lower right side of this page, under “Good Websites.” I am referring to For Your Marriage. It is chocked full of great resources … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“In joyful gratitude for his wife, a husband gives himself completely to his wife.” — From Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan

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St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is the optional memorial of St. Vincent. For us deacons, it is one of those options we want to exercise in the Church’s liturgy. St. Vincent died during the Diocletian persecution. He was a Spanish deacon from the diocese … Continue reading →

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Memorial of St. Agnes

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Agnes, an early martyr of the Church who died most probably around 300 A.D. during the time of the persecution of the emperor Diocletian. She died a virgin who had betrothed herself to Jesus … Continue reading →

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Update on Ireland

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is a link to an article written by Jimmy Atkins, a Catholic commentator and blogger in the National Catholic Register about the Irish letter. In the body of his article is a link to a photocopy of the actual … Continue reading →

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What Would the Blessed Mother Do?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The secular press once again is saying that the Vatican told the Irish bishops a number of years ago to not report to civil authorities incidents of clergy abusing minors. Once again, the Church is saying that the press is … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Catholic Faith and Reflections!

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Deacon Bob

In just a couple of hours, this website will have reached 250,000 visits. Congratulations to all of you for making the weblog what it is. You have accomplished this. It started with an unexpected suggestion from my computer wiz son … Continue reading →

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Update on Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo and Papa Luciani

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to Lori Pieper (see comment on previous post) I have learned that Toniolo probably influenced the thinking of Papa Luciani. As you may know, Luciani’s father was a laborer and asked Luciani to never forget the poor if he … Continue reading →

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