Deacon Bob Yerhot serves the diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. He has dedicated his life to the service of his family and the Catholic Church. He has studied philosophy, classical humanities, theology and social work at St. Mary’s College (now University) at Winona, Minnesota, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He currently serves two parishes in southeast Minnesota, is the Assistant Director Emeritus of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Winona, and is the diocesan consultant for the Courage and Encourage Apostolate and Unbound ministry in the diocese. He offers days of reflection and retreats for diaconal communities in the United States. For over 30 years he practiced clinical social work and psychotherapy before retiring in 2015.
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Recent Posts
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- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
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Prayer for Iraqi Christians
Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako of Iraq has asked all Catholics to pray this prayer for Iraqi Christians and for peace in his country. I would ask all my readers to pray this prayer which he has written and sent … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Memorial of St. Maximillan Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
Our readings at Mass these past two days have been impressive, one might say. You recall yesterday’s first reading from the prophet Ezechiel in which we heard of the man dressed in linen going about killing and destroying those without … Continue reading
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A Wonderful Catechesis on the Diaconate
I happened on to this video of a Eucharistic Congress in New Zealand back in 2008. The speaker is a permanent deacon who gives a wonderful catechesis on the diaconate that I would like to share. He is a splendid … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 2014
Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless one and all! Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A 2014 August 9/10, 2014 1 Kings 19: 9a, 11-13a; Romans 9: 1-5; Matthew 14: 22-33 “Lord, if it is … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“I have been privileged to give great gifts from my empty hands.” — St. John Vianney, sfo
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The Plight of Iraqi Christians Grows More Desperate
With each passing day, the plight of Iraqi Christians grows more grave. They are fleeing by the thousands out of ancient Christian cities in northern Iraq and heading on foot across the desert toward a city and a mountain seeking … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 18th Week of Ordinary Time, Cycle A
We hear in our first reading today from the prophet Jeremiah that God will write his law within our hearts, that all, from the greatest to the least shall know him. Yes, with the coming of Jesus Christ into our … Continue reading
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Archdiocese of Oklahoma City responds to the scheduled Black Mass
I posted yesterday about the scheduled “Black Mass” in Oklahoma City in the near future. The bishops of that State are forcefully speaking out against this sacriligious and highly dangerous event. The bishop of Tulsa responded as noted in yesteday’s … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Purity of heart, carefully and constantly guarded, becomes the rule, and the radiance, of our whole life, and of every word and deed.” — St. Pope John XXIII
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A letter from Bishop Slattery – Countering with Prayer the proposed Black Mass in Oklahoma City
Satan continues his work in our society. You may have heard that a Black Mass is scheduled to take place in Oklahoma City in the near future. The bishop of the neighboring diocese of Tulsa is calling on all his clergy and … Continue reading
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The Recounting of Three Lives
I was unable to attend the annual Courage conference, held this year at Villanova in Pennsylvania. I am the diocesan consultant for the Courage apostolate for the Diocese of Winona, and along with three priests from the diocese we are … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“The word of God is a light to the mind and fire to the will. It enables man to know God and to love Him.” — St. Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap.
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Thursday, 15th Week of Ordinary Time, 2014
You probably will not find a more comforting reading in all of Scripture. “My yoke is easy and my burden light.” For years I could not understand this reading. I don’t think someone can until they are older. Not until … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A
Here is my homily for this weekend. May God bless each of you! 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 113: 1-23 July 12/13, 2014 Are you a planter of … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“In the intimacy of my soul I feel contented because it desires nothing but the will of God.” — St. Veronica Giuliani, OSC
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