Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

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

Quote for the Day

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“When a man trains himself to acts of virtue, it is with the help of grace from God from whom all good things come that he does this. The will is what a man has as his unique possession.” — … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 28th Sunday or Ordinary Time, Cycle C – 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless! Audio:  Text: 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle C October 12/13, 2013 2 Kings 5: 14-17; 2 Tim 2: 8-13; Luke 17: 11-19   Today we hear of gratitude in … Continue reading →

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Simplicity and Perseverance in Prayer

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel, as we all heard at Mass this morning, was taken from Luke. We heard of the man who at night pounds on the door of his friend, asking for some bread to feed an unexpected guest, and his … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“Let us love our most loving Father in heaven with the greatest of love and let our obedience be the proof of our perfect love which we put into practice especially when we are asked to give up our own … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Peace

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I am not a Franciscan; I have never been formed in Franciscan spirituality. My best friend, though, is a secular Franciscan and I was privileged to be present the day he made his promises several years ago. Because I am … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons! The Church Must “Si Spoglia” Her Riches

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis will be making a day-long pilgrimage to Assisi tomorrow in honor of St. Francis, who feast day is October 4. In comments he has made in the past week, he said the Church needs to shed (si spoglia) … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“I believe very firmly that you know well that the kingdom of heaven is promised by the Lord only to the poor and to them it is given, because when the heart is set on some temporal thing the fruit … Continue reading →

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I Scarcely Know Where to Begin….

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

There is so much happening that I scarcely know where to begin. I am referencing what is occurring in the Church, especially with the continued press that the Holy Father has been given and for which he has been asking. … Continue reading →

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“And he kept trying to see him.”

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today’s Gospel passage from Luke is about how perplexed Herod became about the identity of Jesus. We hear of people telling him that Elijah has arisen, or the great prophet has come back. He immediately thought about John the Baptist, … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Speaks on a “Peccato Grave”

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis recently spoke of what he called the “grave sin” of using the needs of the poor for one’s own “vanity.” He did so in his visit to Cagliari, Italy. He told us that there are many who are … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Speaks Out on Church’s Approach

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Deacon Bob

You probably have read in the secular media within the past couple of days about the extensive interview Pope Francis granted over the course of three meetings during the last month in Rome. He spoke at length with Antonio Spadaro, … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of St. Cloud!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today, the Holy Father has appointed Bishop Donald Kettler bishop of St. Cloud, Minnesota after accepting the resignation of Bishop John Kinney.. Kettler, finora Vescovo della diocesi di Fairbanks (U.S.A,). Bishop Kettler was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and entered Crosier … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of San Diego!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Brom as bishop of San Diego. His coadjutor, Bishop Cirilo Flores has succeeded him. Bishop Cirilo Flores was born in Corona, California, on June 20, 1948, the third child of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“Christian life, lived to its full, is a mystery of suffering, love and reconciliation. It is the life that proclaims peace and justice at the heart of the world.” — Ilia Delio, OSF

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The Call to Serve as Deacon

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a video put out by the USCCB on the permanent diaconate. Take a look and let me know what you think.

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