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About Deacon Bob

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

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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Random Thoughts as we enter Ordinary Time

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Well, I just prayed Vespers for Pentecost. That means I have entered Ordinary Time, as have all of you who similarly have prayed the Office. For those of you who love the Easter season and do not want it to … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, Seventh Week of Easter, 2015

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning’s early Mass. God bless each of you! St. Paul says today, in our first reading, “I am on trial for my hope in the resurrection.” How many of us  here this morning would … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Deacon Bob

“Praised by you, my Lord, through Sister Water, so very useful and humble, precious and chaste.” —  St. Francis of Assisi

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B, 2015

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless each of you!   Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B, 2015 May 9/10, 2015 Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35,44-48; 1 John 4: 7-10; John 15: 9-17 It is easy to “love” this … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Catechesis on Marriage

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis offered us a beautiful catechesis on marriage in last Wednesday’s General Audience. I am going to incorporate it into the homily I give in weddings. Here it is. The original is Italian. The English translation is from the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Deacon Bob

“How can we ever thank the merciful God that we still have a chance to humble ourselves and to merit?” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 4th Week of Easter, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless! Last week at the National Association of Diaconate Directors convention in Minneapolis, I was able to take in a lecture given by George Weigel, a noted theologian often interviewed on EWTN, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Deacon Bob

“I have followed my road. May Christ teach you yours.” — St. Francis of Assisi

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47 Deacons to be Ordained!!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Deacon Bob

The diocese of Allentown will be ordaining 47 men to the diaconate this weekend. Forty-seven from all walks of life. This is probably the largest ordination class in the country this year. I found their ages interesting. I believe that … Continue reading →

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