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 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“One thing we may be sure of: God is watching all, and in His own time and way will turn all to His glory and ours, in as much as we shall have persevered in His service.” — Solanus Casey, … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic Adoration

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Tonight, I began monthly Eucharistic Adoration at the small rural parish to which I am assigned. This parish is in a town of about 400 people. It has about 60 families registered. It is clustered with a parish of about … Continue reading →

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Blessed Pope John Paul II?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Andrea Tornielli of the Italian newspaper Il Giornale reported yesterday that a second miraculous healing has been attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul II and his beatification will be this year, maybe as early as April. Sister Marie … Continue reading →

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Three Anglican Bishops to Become Catholic Priests

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Catholic New Service is reporting that three former Anglican bishops were received into the Catholic Church just hours after they formally resigned from their offices in the Anglican communion. John Broadhurst of Fulhan, Keith Newton of Richborough, and Andrew Burnham … Continue reading →

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Odometer Reading

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

This blog is approaching  a quarter million visits. I am so please that over that past couple of years you have found something of interest here. Never be afraid of leaving a comment to a post. All comments are moderated, but … Continue reading →

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St. Peter Chrysologus and the Epiphanies of the Lord

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Office of Readings includes a writing from St. Peter Chrysologus on the relationship between the Incarnation, the Epiphany, the Baptism of the Lord,  the wedding feast at Cana, and the Eucharist. All of these events in our Lord’s life … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“The Son of God was nobler than we, and he made himself poor in this world for our sake.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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Permanent Deacons and the Roman Collar

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Deacon Greg Kandra (see link at lower right) brought to my attention a blog post by Fr. Zulsdorf about the whole thing of permanent deacons and clerical attire. Permanent deacons are clerics of the Church.  Same as transitional deacons, priests … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I am still waiting for my computer to return. I am sitting in my office at the clinic typing away. (I am on vacation, so I don’t relish being in my office at the moment.) New Year’s Day is right around … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Am Here

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Yes, I am still here.  I haven’t been able to post anything because of busyness during Christmas travels, some furnance problems that have caused me headache, traveling to Chicago to help my son and daughter-in-law move, and last of all, … Continue reading →

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Reflection for the Day

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I received this from an college friend of mine, who happens to be my insurance agent now. I believe he read it in the pope’s encyclical, Evangelium Vitae. “Man is called to a fullness of life which far exceeds the … Continue reading →

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Something Beautiful for God – Missionary Servants of Pope John Paul I

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I’d like to thank Dr. Lori Pieper for bringing to my attention the following article from The Parable, the magazine of the diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire. It is about Lauretta and Ray Seabeck, who have given themselves to the poor of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“The Son of God was nobler than we, and he made himself poor in this world for our sake.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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The Pope’s Talk to the Roman Curia Yesterday

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father gave a talk to the Roman Curia yesterday, an annual event at Christmas time. He said a lot which I cannot summarize adequately in a blog post. You can read it in its entirety at:  http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/26594.php?index=26594&po_date=20.12.2010&lang=en I … Continue reading →

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Meditation of Our Blessed Mother’s Fiat

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Deacon Bob

St. Bernard wrote a beautiful homily about Mary’s fiat. It is in today’s Office of Readings. I want to post it for your consideration today. It is my translation from the Italian text used. “You have heard, O Virgin, that … Continue reading →

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