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

Pope Francis’ Comments on Womens’ Witness to Jesus

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Deacon Bob

In my efforts to introduce the new Holy Father, a man unknown to most of us until a few days ago, I am again providing a copy of his remarks at today’s general audience. This is the translation provided by … Continue reading →

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Go and Do the Same

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I can add nothing to this.  

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Ministry Demands Proximity

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Our Holy Father rather eloquently in his homily at the Chrism Mass spoke of the necessity of getting out of yourself and close to the people we serve. He used some wonderful descriptors to make his point. He is speaking … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ remarks at his first General Audience

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is the Holy Father’s remarks at his first regular Wednesday audience. He speaks of Holy Week. Brothers and sisters, good morning! I am pleased to welcome you to my first general audience. With deep gratitude and veneration I am … Continue reading →

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Can You See the Difference?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Vatican has revealed that the pope’s coat of arms has been slightly modified from what had been originally presented. Can you see the differences? The old one is on top, the new follows:  

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Pope plans to live in Vatican workers’ residence :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

We have learned today that the Holy Father has decided to not live in the Apostolic Palace, but rather continue to live in his room at the St. Martha’s residence where he has been since his election. In case any … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 2nd Saturday of Lent, Cycle C

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I offered this homily at a  Day of Reflection given to all deacons and wives of the Diocese of Winona. The Gospel was on the Prodigal Son. I have only the text to share. Saturday, 2nd Week of Lent, Cycle C March … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“I began to understand that the basis of living the gospel is to love, to love others without finding excuses for withholding my love from anyone, and I was convinced of my need to forgive and to ask for forgiveness.” … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Palm Sunday, 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless us all as we enter Holy Week! Audio: Palm Sunday – Cycle C, 2013 Text: Palm Sunday – Cycle C March 18/19, 2013 Isaiah 50: 4-7; Phil 2: 6-11; Lk 22: 14 … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Address to the Diplomatic Corps

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is the pope’s address to the diplomatic corps of the Vatican. This corps is from many different nations of the world. In it I think we find the beginnings of the outline of Pope Francis vision of his papacy. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Deacon Bob

” But there is no true peace without truth! There cannot be true peace if everyone is his own criterion, if everyone can always claim exclusively his own rights, without at the same time caring for the good of others, of … Continue reading →

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The Pope Will Be In a Prison Holy Thursday

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is another unexpected turn of events in the new papacy of Pope Francis. The Vatican is announcing today that Pope Francis will celebrate Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper in a juvenile prison near Rome. As the archbishop … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“Thanks be to God for vocation – and for strength to follow the call, at least imperfectly.” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

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Pope Francis’ Homily at his Mass of Installation

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is the Holy Father’s homily this morning at the Mass of Installation, beginning his Petrine Ministry. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Evangelistic Assault

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Deacon Bob

If he keeps it up, it appears to me that Pope Francis is leaning hard on the rudder of the barque which is the Church, steering it in the direction that was so eloquently started by John Paul I, taken … Continue reading →

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