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

Beware of Greed and Aware of the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Below is the Vatican’s translation of the Holy Father’s homily for the opening Mass of the Extrordinary Synod on the Family. He warns the Synod Fathers against greed and encourages openess to God’s “dream”, the People of God. HOLY MASS … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, October 2, Memorial of the Guardian Angels

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless you! The best catechist I have ever had was my mother. Despite studying in Catholic grade and high schools, a Catholic college and in a Pontifical University in Rome, the best … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Wednesday, October 1, Memorial of St. Terese of the Child Jesus

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from last night. God bless! I was talking to someone today who told of an elderly man who had died years ago. This man sounded like a very simple gentlemen who lived a very simple life. I … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. May God bless each of you! 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 2014 Ezechiel 18: 25-28; Phil 2: 1-11; Matthew 21: 28-32 Do you want to become who you truly were made to … Continue reading →

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You are Chosen … to be Happy

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is a splendid video I ran across this morning. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/liIdQ-m8Qtw

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Quote for the Day

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“So many of us in the world are aspiring to upward mobility, and I feel the Lord calling me to downward mobility, to embrace a life of prayer and poverty.” — Michael Gaworski, fbp

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday of the 24th Week of Ordinary Time, Year 2

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless each of you! Indeed, the Lord is kind and merciful! Our first reading this morning, along with the Gospel, speak of God’s great mercy and his forgiveness. Paul recounts for us … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Strive to do everything for the love of God, whether you pray, or read; whether you are busy with household chores or lowly duties. Train yourself in all works of charity both for the healthy as well as for the … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Wednesday of the 23rd Week of the Year, Year 2

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Deacon Bob

This is a late posting. Sorry! I have been very busy of late. Here is my homily for yesterday evening’s Mass. We have this beautiful responsorial psalm tonight on which to reflect. It speaks of a beautiful daughter being escorted … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 23rd Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning’s Mass. We have St. Paul warning us today about creating scandal among those whose faith is weak. Why is it that faithful Catholics are a cause of scandal among those who do not … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the past weekend. Sorry for the late post. God bless all!   23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A September 6/7, 2014 Ez 13: 8-10; Rom 13: 8-10; Mt 18: 15-20   We are in … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Saturday, September 6, Votive Mass for the Blessed Virgin Mary and Opening Mass for Deacon Aspirants

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning’s Mass opening the aspirancy year for deacon aspirants in the Diocese of Winona. Homily for Aspirants September 6, 2014 Winona, MN Humble and bold. Two words we don’t often associate in our minds. Humble … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 21st Week of Ordinary Time, Memorial of St. Augustine

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily from this morning. God bless all! Stay awake! You know not the time or the hour. Could our Lord be any clearer? God our Father has over the course of history revealed to us who he … Continue reading →

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Inspirational!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Need some inspiration today? Watch this and be moved to tears.

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Guest Homily for the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today is the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary. It is also the 5th Anniversary of my Ordination. I, along with eleven other men were ordained deacons at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona Minnesota on this day … Continue reading →

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