Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

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

Catechesis and Christian Commitment – Papa Luciani

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The following are excerpts written by then Cardinal Luciani, later Pope John Paul the First. He wrote this as an “intervention” at the Synod of Bishops many years ago. “Catechesis must be concerned not only to transmit revealed truths, but … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Robert Frost

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Today is the birthday of the late Robert Frost, a great American poet, of whose poetry we all in my generation needed to read in high school and in undergraduate American Literature courses. He was born in San Francisco on … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Bill and the Common Good

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Deacon Bob

With the passage of the health care reform bill, many are left with a great deal of ambivalence. Yes, there are many others of sharp opinion both pro and con, but many of us simply really don’t know what the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Keep heart and mind alert to fresh learning about your faith. We will never exhaust the mystery of God.” — Lester Bach, OFM

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Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Today is the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador.  You probably recall that he was shot in the heart while saying Mass.  He was a champion of the poor and disenfranchised of that country. … Continue reading →

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A Prayer from Papa Luciani

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Here is a simple prayer, attributed to Papa Luciani, that we all could include in our night prayer. I am asking you a grace, my Lord. I would like you to be nearby me when I close my eyes on the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“I gratefully accept both joy and tribulation from our heavenly Father for He knows best what is good for us.” — St. Conrad of Parzham, OFM Cap.

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Pope Benedict’s Pastoral Letter to Ireland – follow up post

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I want to include in today’s posting section 7 of the Pope’s letter to the Church of Ireland in which he addressed priests and religious who are or have been perpetrators of abuse. “You betrayed the trust that was placed … Continue reading →

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Sexual Abuse – An Apology

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today release a pastoral letter to the people of God in Ireland. His words in this letter can well be applied to all countries where the sexual abuse by clergy and religious has occurred.  I want to … Continue reading →

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Wanna See the Sistine Chapel?

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to Villanova University, you can take a wonderful tour of the Sistine Chapel right from your home. I have been to the Sistine Chapel three times, and I can tell you the virtual tour provided at the Vatican website … Continue reading →

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The Health Care Debate – Statement of Cardinal Francis George, President of the USCCB

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Deacon Bob

If you are news aware at all you know that the Congress is nearing some decision on the health care reform bill before it. I would like to share with you an excerpt from a statement of the President of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Deacon Bob

” The poet Rilke was afraid that if he got rid of his demons, he would lose his angels as well. Of course, the danger of clinging to our demons to save our angels is that our demons may well … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Let us ask the Lord for the grace that a new wave of love for our neighbor may sweep over this poor world.”  — Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani), September 24, 1978

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“It is Jesus you want to see, to gaze upon, to think about deeply and with desire to imitate.” — St. Clare of Assissi

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The Continuity of the Church

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father had an interesting comment during last Wednesday’s general audience. He spoke of St. Bonaventure and the Franciscans, but then tied into that the reality of the continuity of the Church throughout the centuries. I have translated the … Continue reading →

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