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

Quote for the Day

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Deacon Bob

“Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” — St. John XXIII

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Holy Father’s Call for Change: PLEASE READ!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Deacon Bob

My dear readers, Please take the time to read this address of the Holy Father. It is a bit lengthy, but I would sincerely ask you read what he actually is saying before you begin to take in the soundbites … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 14th Week of Ordinary Time, Year I

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning’s Mass. God bless all. All week we have been hearing in our first reading the account of Joseph. As you recall, Joseph was the youngest of twelve sons born to Jacob (Israel), and … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Sioux City Deacons and Wives

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Deacon Bob

A heartfelt thank you to the deacons, candidates, and wives of the diocese of Sioux City, Iowa for allowing me to serve them last week as retreat master for their annual retreat. It was held at St. Benedict’s Priory in … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 12th Week of Ordinary Time, Year I

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless all! The last verse from today’s Gospel begs the question, “Do I hear God’s Word, the teachings of Jesus, as spoken with authority, or not?” Indeed, it is easy for all … Continue reading →

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“I Identify as…..”

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Deacon Bob

I read with consternation in recent days of what many consider newsworthy regarding the resignation of the NAACP chair in Spokane, and all the surrounding commentary. From what I can ascertain, Rachel Dolezai has said she “identifies” as a black … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Nienstedt resigns, Archbishop Hebda appointed Apostolic Administrator

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Earlier today, Pope Francis accepted the resignations of Archbishop John Nienstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee Piche of the archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. As you no doubt have heard in recent years, the archdiocese has been hurting due to … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B, 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless you all! 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B June 13/14, 20015 Ezekiel 17: 22-24; 2 Cor. 5: 6-10; Mk 4: 26-34  “It shall put forth branches and bear fruit and … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Memorial of St. Barnabas, Apostle

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Deacon Bob

St. Barnabas was a man from Jerusalem, sent by the twelve Apostles into Asia Minor to preach. He took with him St. Paul and accompanied him on his mission there. In Antioch, to which they traveled, the followers of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Again, many weeks actually have elapsed since my last original posting. I have been busy preparing to preach two retreats, the first in just a couple of weeks and the second later this summer. Both are rather major events, and … Continue reading →

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Pope approves “abuse of office” proposals for bishops in sex abuse cases

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Deacon Bob

On Monday, the Holy Father accepted the recommendations of Cardinal Sean O’Malley and others whom he, Pope Francis, charged with the responsibility to advise him of needed changes in response to bishops fail to fulfill their episcopal responsibilities when dealing … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Deacon Bob

“We are called to depth of heart, breadth of vision, and integrity of action.” — Michelle L’Allier, OSF

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Deacon Bob

“It never pays to become discouraged at the faults of others or at our own.” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Trinity Sunday, Cycle B, 2015

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you! Trinity Sunday, Cycle B May 30/31, 2015  Dt. 4: 32-34, 39-40; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28: 16-20 The central mystery of our Christian faith is the mystery of the … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning’s Mass. God bless! I fell in love with the Book of Sirach, which we are reading this week as our first reading at Mass, back in my freshman year in college. Back then, I was required … Continue reading →

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