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 Director 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. He now is a spiritual director for clergy and men in formation.
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If You Think Your Diocese Has a Vocation Shortage….
I was reading today about the Diocese of Taizhou, China. For 48 years, it was without a bishop. Erected in 1926, it has had only one legitimate bishop: Bishop Hou Hou-shan who was ordained to the episcopacy by Pope Pius … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“I believe very firmly….. that the kingdom of heaven is promised by the Lord only to the poor and to them it is given, because when the heart is set on some temporal thing the fruit of charity is lost.” … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“The poor are our children, born out of our love for God and His love for us. Let us love them as the Lord love us.” — Deacon Bob
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It is the Lord who builds the Temple
Today’s Old Testament selection in the Office of Readings speaks of the building of the Temple by Solomon. As you recall, his father, David, wanted to build the Temple and got the go ahead from the prophet Nathan until Nathan … Continue reading
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Chinese Martyrs
Today is the memorial of the 120,000 Chinese men, women and children along with many foreign missionaries that died for the faith in that country from the 17th century until the early 20th century. Pope John Paul II canonized them ten … Continue reading
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Our Lady of Sheshan, China
This is a prayer Pope Benedict wrote on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for the Church of China on May 24, 2008. It is a prayer to our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Sheshan. Virgin Most Holy, … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“O Lord Jesus Christ, I entreat you to give me two graces before I die: first, that in my lifetime I may feel in body and soul as far as possible the pain you endured, dear Lord, in the hour … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“You must not grow weary of praying but soar aloft in ardent prayer till you enter the wonderful dwelling place, the house of God.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM
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Turn Back to the Lord
St. Cyril of Jerusalem wrote this in his catechism (my translation of the Italian text I use): The present time is a time for conversion. Confess what you have done in word and deed, whether in the day or in … Continue reading
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Memories of Papa Luciani – Conclusion
My time as a civilian employee of the US Army was uneventful. I was stationed at the base at Wiesbaden and worked with the local Catholic chaplain there. I gave my first homily there, and my last in Wiesbaden was … Continue reading
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Independence Day
Let us remember today that freedom and liberty are the ability to pursue what is truly good and right, not the ability to do whatever we want. Our freedom is rooted in not being shackled to ourselves but giving ourselves … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Jesus Christ is all my riches; he alone is sufficient for me.” — St. Louis of Toulouse, OFM
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Quote for the Day
“Purity of heart, carefully and constantly guarded, becomes the rule, and the radiance, of our whole life, and of every word and deed.” — Blessed John XXIII, SFO
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Update on the First Permanent Deacon in the United States
A few days ago, Deacon Greg Kandra posted on the death of Deacon Paul McArdle of the Brownsville, Texas diocese. Deacon Paul died last week, and was described as the first permanent deacon ordained in the United States. This morning … Continue reading
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Memories of Papa Luciani – Part 5
I as inconspicuously as possible turned to my right and made a fairly large loop around the Swiss Guard, the cameramen and various others who were standing to the right of the basilica. I was able to enter into the … Continue reading
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