Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

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

Life of the Church ala Pope St. Clement

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The following is from Pope St. Clement’s letter to the Corinthians: “The strong should take care of the weak, the weak should respect the strong.  The rich help the poor, the poor praise God for have given them help in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Give praise to Him because He is good; exalt Him by your deeds, for He has sent you into the whole world for this reason: that in word and deed you may bear witness to His voice and bring everyone … Continue reading →

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Another Interesting Article on Notre Dame

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Thanks to a good friend, I read another article related to this debacle.  This one is written by Rev. Robert A. Sirico in the National Review Online.  It is listed as appearing on April 17, 2009.  Fr. Sirico is president and co-founder of … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame — Our Lady — Embarrassed?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Take a look at a great article written by Bishop David A. Zubik Pittsburgh Catholic. www.pittsburghcatholic.org/newsarticles_more.phtml?id=2466 Just a few quotes: “Notre Dame — Our Lady — is a title and devotion that every Catholic holds close to heart.  Which is … Continue reading →

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More From Pope John Paul I

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

If you are a frequent visitor to this blog, then you are aware of my fondness for Papa Luciani. I was reading his address to the College of Cardinals on August 30, 1978 and would like to share the following … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day – St. Peter Christologus

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“May you be, O man, may you be both sacrifice and priest of God; do not lose that which divine will has given and conferred onto you. Clothe yourself with the stole of holiness…. May Christ be the protection of … Continue reading →

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Equality in the Marriage Liturgy

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I was looking at the website for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org) and I see they are recommending both the bride and the groom be escorted down the aisle by their parents, as this expresses equality of … Continue reading →

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The Notre Dame Debacle

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I received an email from a friend recently.  He forwarded an article from www.LifeSiteNews.com in which are listed 57 bishops from all areas of the country who have sent letters to Father Jenkins at Notre Dame protesting providing President Obama … Continue reading →

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Thoughts Before a Black Belt Test

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I am about an hour from watching one of my students test for his black belt in the martial arts.  I began teaching him over 11 years ago, and with the changes that life has brought him over that time, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day – Papa Luciani

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Deacon Bob

(I am taking this quote out of a letter Papa Luciani (John Paul I) wrote to Bishop Hugh Aufderbeck who was the Apostolic Administrator of Erfurt-Meiningen in 1978.  The letter was sent in recognition of the 700th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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St. John Chrysostom and Marital Fidelity

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Some studies show up to 70% of all marriages will experience infidelity. This figure I believe is a bit inflated, but I know the rate to be higher than most would think. I happened to be reading the Catechism today … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“It is my strong conviction that we can work together to bring about a transformation of our culture and our world, drawing on the way of the Gospel as seen in the ….. great witnesses of nonviolence.” –Louis Vitale, OFM

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More on Notre Dame

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I checked Notre Dame’s website today.  I see they acknowledge that Mary Ann Glendon did decline the Laetare Medal. There is a brief statement by Fr. John Jenkins, ND president.  He expresses his sorrow Professor Glendon has decided to decline … Continue reading →

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More on Notre Dame, Obama and the Fallout

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Catholic blogs are now reporting that Mary Ann Glendon is declining the prestigious Laetare Medal which Notre Dame was to have been given her at the commencment exercises next month.  She declines, reportedly, because the University invited President Obama … Continue reading →

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Who is a Deacon? – Part Three

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A deacon is tries to address the needs of the poor, the marginalized and the voiceless of our communities. Most deacons receive not only an assignment to serve in a parish, but they also develop a ministry within the broader … Continue reading →

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