Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

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

Same-sex relationships and Marriage

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

I ran across this video clip that appears to me to have been the most civil debate I have encountered on the definition of marriage. I found it over at First Thoughts . The current efforts in culture to deny the … Continue reading →

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Homily for Thursday, 7th Week of Easter

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

We are one. We, the People of God, are one body. There is one baptism, one Gospel of Jesus Christ, one Spirit that binds us together as one. We have one Lord, one Church, on Eucharist whom we share. We … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Deacon Bob

It never pays to become discouraged at the faults of others or at our own.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“If we want to profit by our reading about God and His saints we must read with reverence. We must appreciate.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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2001st Post after Six Years

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Deacon Bob

This is the 2001st post on Catholic Faith and Reflections. Late in 2008, my son suggested I begin a blog. On a whim, I did so and have for the most part tried my best to maintain it as a place where … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Homily in the Upper Room

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is a transcript (gleaned from the Vatican’s website) of the Holy Father’s homily at Mass in the Cenacle (the Upper Room) where Jesus had his Last Supper.  As usual, Francis’ words inspire. HOLY MASS WITH THE ORDINARIES OF THE … Continue reading →

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The Paucity of Blog Posts (or alternatively, closing in on 2000 posts!)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis has just completed his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I have been keeping abreast of his activities there as best as I could, although I have simply been too busy and occupied with various things to do any … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Divine aid is available to those who seek it from their hearts. Prayer is the mother and source of the ascent.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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39% of all Pregnancies in Detroit end in Abortion. Is Poverty the Cause?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Hats off to a fellow Catholic blogger for posting this. Please link over to Diane Korzeniewski’s blog Te-Deum and read her post for today, May 22. In it, she reports on recent statistics regarding abortion in the city of Detroit, her … Continue reading →

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Homily for Thursday, 5th Week of Easter

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Remain in me. Remain in my love. Today, Jesus tells us to remain in his love. Yesterday, he told us to remain in him. Yes, remain in Jesus! Why is it in the Gospel of John we find Jesus repeatedly telling … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“Peace, go with God, and watch out for that first step.” — Unban Wagner, OFM Conv.

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Homily for Thursday, 4th Week of Easter

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Thirty-seven years ago around this time I was sitting at a desk studying for my final examination in metaphysics (a philosophy course dealing with foundational concepts such as “essence” and “being.” An elderly priest approached me and asked what I … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Deacon Bob

“He, Jesus of Nazareth, is the one who is coming, the one in whom alone the world is offered God’s mercy — even to us — from whom we want to take that we might have the fullness. If we experience … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Deacon Bob

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

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless each of you!   4th Sunday of Easter, 2014 – Cycle A May 10/11, 2014 Acts 2: 2:14a, 36-41; 1Peter 2: 20b-25; John 10: 1-10   Happy Mother’s Day!  We hear … Continue reading →

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