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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Quote for the Day
“Mercy is not the same as moral relativism. Disagreement is not the same as discrimination. Tha law goes too far when it demands that the church abandon its beliefs in the pursuit of an entirely novel state of equality.” — … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Sunday, 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all! 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B July 11/12, 2015 Amos 7: 12-15; Eph 1: 3-14; Mark 6: 7-13 Faith and mission. Today’s first reading and the Gospel speak of … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“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!
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
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
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
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…..”
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
“It never pays to become discouraged at the faults of others or at our own.” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
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