Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

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

Immigration Violence – Italy

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Italy has been racked with violence in the past couple of days. In Calabria, which is in southern Italy, there have been confrontations between African immigrants and the locals. Multiple injuries from guns and clubs.  The government is trying to … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform – Advisory from the US Catholic Bishops

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Congress continues to debate health care reform. While the House passed a health care bill that prevents the federal government from funding elective abortions, and includes provisions making health care affordable and accessible for all, the Senate rejected this and … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“The second requisite in prayer for bride of God is thanksgiving. Thank the creator in all humility for blessings already conferred and those still to be granted by him.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“That which is not celebrated tends to wane and fade away without a trace.” — Anonymous

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Do you want to be happy for a moment? Then seek revenge. Do you want to be happy forever? Then grant forgiveness.” — Henri LaCordaire

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AIDS Prevention – What We Can Learn from Africa

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I would like to alert you to a soon to be released book entitled, Affirming Love, Avoiding AIDS – What Africa Can Teach the West, authored by Matthew Hanley and Jokin de Irala.  I believe this book is being published … Continue reading →

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A Creche Without the Magi, Italian Style

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Deacon Bob

In the Cathedral of Agrigento, Italy, the manger scene this year will be without the three wise men. Instead, there is a sign that reads, “Please be advised that this year the baby Jesus will be without gifts. The Magi … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Hope

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I had this to say about hope in his General Audience on September 20, 1978: “I said that hope is obligatory: that does not mean that hope is ugly or hard. On the contrary, anyone who lives … Continue reading →

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Epiphany

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Deacon Bob

You have to admire those Wise Men. We don’t really know how long they travelled or how far. But it wasn’t just a few miles or a few days. Most probably a year or two or longer. They followed a … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Peace at the End of the Decade

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today, I guess, is the end of the decade.  A decade marked by almost continual war.  My prayer, which I hope you will join with me in praying, is a prayer for peace. I find today’s patristic reading in the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“If you become docile to his holy commands, you will become good as he is good; you will be like him and you will receive glory from him. God is not stingy with his benefits, he who for his glory … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Long-standing Protest

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I read today that Fr. Carl Kabat, OMI was arrested on August 6 in Weld County, Colorado after having trespassed onto a US missile site. He was later convicted and sentenced to time served. Fr. Kabat is 76 years old. … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A couple of days ago, we celebrated the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Church. Today, we celebrate the feast of the holy Innocents who, in a very real sense, were the real first martyrs. As you … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Stephen!

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Being a deacon blogger, I can’t help but post on St. Stephen, whose feast we celebrate today. As you know, he is the Protomartyr that is, the first martyr of the Church.  He was also among the first deacons of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you!  I truly hope that the newborn child of Bethlehem may find a warm place in your hearts and lives to reside and grow to full maturity.  May God bless you abundantly. … Continue reading →

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