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 Director 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. He now is a spiritual director for clergy and men in formation.
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Quote for the Day
“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
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
“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
“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
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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Daily Homily for Thursday
“I am the bread of life.” Jesus tells us today that he is the bread of life. Jesus the Nazorean. Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, he who from all eternity was the Son of the Father, who in the fullness … Continue reading
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Satanic “Black Mass” to be conducted on Harvard campus
You may have already read in the press that a “Black Mass” is planned and will occur on the campus of Harvard University. Initially, a representative of the group who will be doing this indicated that a consecrated Host from … Continue reading
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Are You Called to be a Saint?
With the recent double canonization of St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II, we all are sort of thinking “saint” and wondering if in some way we might become holy and saintly. Often, the lives of the saints leave … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“My plan of life is chiefly this: to love and suffer, always meditating upon, adoring and admiring God’s unspeakable love for his lowliest creatures.” — St. Conrad of Parzham, OFM
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Quote for the Day
“The more the graces and favors of Jesus grow in your soul, the more you should humble yourself, always keeping the humility of our heavenly Mother, who, the instant she became the Mother of God, declared herself the handmaid of … Continue reading
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More on Today’s Canonizations
In case you didn’t get to watch it live, here is the video (courtesy of Vatican TV) of today’s double canonizations. It is three hours long, but beautiful to see.
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Parish named for John XXIII travels from La Crosse,Wis. for canonization :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Log on to this. The Newman Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin (the city in which I work) brought some pilgrims to Rome to witness the canonization of their now patron saint, St. John XXIII. I have attended Mass at this … Continue reading
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Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II
Today, the Holy Father declared Popes John XXIII and John Paul II to be saints of the Church and venerated as such worldwide. Millions of pilgrims were in attendance as well as dignitaries from throughout the world. What was probably … Continue reading
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Easter Sunday Mass with Bishop Quinn
Here is Bishop Quinn’s Easter Mass for those of you unable to attend today. Blessings!
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Urbi et Orbi from Pope Francis
As always, the Holy Father has sent his Easter greetings to the city of Rome and to the entire world (Urbi et Orbi). Here it is for you to read. Blessings to all of you . Dear Brothers and Sisters, a … Continue reading
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