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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Holy Father’s Address to the United Nations
The Holy Father has been absolutely astounding in his energy and strength since landing here in the United States. Scarcely a moment’s rest for him it would seem, and with each talk, address, and homily he leaves us much to … Continue reading
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Holy Father’s Words to the Bishops of the United States
I also wish to reproduce for you here the address Pope Francis gave to the American bishops. Please read it for yourselves and don’t rely on the excerpts that will be reported by the press. Take you time to reflect … Continue reading
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Holy Father Pope Francis’ Homily for the Canonization of Fr. Junipero Serra
(Here is the pope’s homily from the canonization Mass of Fr. Junipero Serra. I let it speak for itself. Enjoy!) HOLY MASS AND CANONIZATION OF BLESSED FR. JUNÍPERO SERRA HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS National Shrine of the Immaculate … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B, 2015
Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all of you! 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B September 12/13, 2015 Isaiah 50: 5-9a; James 2: 14-18; Mark 8: 27-36 Is your faith alive or dead? This … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“He alone is true God, without beginning and without end. He is unchangeable, invisible, indescribable and ineffable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, blessed and worthy of all praise.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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Deacon Bob’s Homily from Thursday, 22nd Week of Ordinary Time, Week I
Here is my homily from this morning. God bless each of you! I think one of the greatest temptations for all who try to follow the Lord is the temptation to discouragement and despair. Indeed, when we find ourselves battling … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Wednesday, 22nd Week of the Year, Year I
Here is my homily from Wednesday evening Mass. God bless everyone! You have probably heard me say this before at Wednesday evening Mass, but our first reading tonight from St. Paul spurs me on to speak of it again. He … Continue reading
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Holy Father’s Granting of Forgiveness and Indulgence
I have copied below a letter the Holy Father released today regarding the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy. In it you will see how broad and available he is making forgiveness and mercy to all the faithful throughout the world. … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B, 2015 August 29/30, 2015 Dt 4: 1-2, 6-8; James 1: 17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 These reading bring to my … Continue reading
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Petition the Holy Father Regarding Papa Luciani’s teachings on Mercy
The John Paul I Association has begun a petition to the Holy Father, asking him to promote Papa Luciani’s teaching on Mercy during this upcoming Year of Mercy. If you wish to review the petition, you may do so at Luciani and … Continue reading
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Yesterday, 37 years ago, Papa Luciani!
I didn’t have time yesterday to write this post. Yesterday, August 26, was the 37 anniversary of the election of Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I. As any of you who frequent this weblog know, Luciani is dear … Continue reading
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Trappists, Deacons, Retreats and all the rest
I was honored this past week to preach the canonical retreat for the candidates for diaconal ordination from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Prior to ordination, all men to be ordained must make a five day retreat. The … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“How little we appreciate our privilege of being given opportunity after opportunity of suffering in diverse ways and of offering all in union with and for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
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Papa Luciani!!
I read with delight an article written by William Doino, Jr., on Pope John Paul I, Papa Luciani, over at First Things. Those of us who were present in Rome during those 33 days of Luciani’s papacy in the summer of … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“True peacemakers are those who preserve peace of mind and body for love of our Lord Jesus Christ, despite what they suffer in this world.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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