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About Deacon Bob

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

Spiritual Blindness

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Deacon Bob

It seems to me that in many ways, the Church and those who give witness to her teachings on important issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the dignity of marriage as the union of a man and a woman, the injustice … Continue reading →

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Here’s How the Voting Goes

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

(Ever wonder what happens inside the conclave? What the voting procedures are? I have copied below the rules in place governing the voting process. These were spelled out in John Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis. Please note that … Continue reading →

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New Chalice-Urns for the Conclave

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is an interesting article fromt he Vatican News Service regarding the urns into which the ballots are placed during the conclave. As you may know, each time the cardinals cast their individual vote in conclave, they approach the front … Continue reading →

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There are some who think this is the way to choose a pope

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

A bit of humor here.

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“No one deserves to go hungry, and there is no ecological reason for people to be hungry today. People are hungry today soley because of the social and economic structures of sin: greed, pride and lust for power.” — Br. … Continue reading →

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Benedict’s Final Words as Translated by Vatican Radio

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here are the final words of Pope Benedict XVI to the cardinals of Rome. It is my understanding that they are the last official words of the Holy Father before his retirement takes effect in five hours. Radio Vatican’s English … Continue reading →

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Benedict’s Final Blessing

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father gave his last blessing to the public this afternoon. The Vatican’s you tube channel has provided this video clip. Click on this link. http://www.youtube.com/embed/SNf9U9x0pUc” God bless you too, Holy Father!

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His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Deacon Bob

So it will be as of 8 PM Rome time this Thursday. The Vatican has announced that Pope Benedict will  be called His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus following his resignation from the papacy. He will give us his red shoes and … Continue reading →

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American Seminarians’ Thoughts about Benedict

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a nice short video from the Catholic News Service in which several seminarians at the North American College in Rome reflect on the Holy Father’s papacy. Worth your time to view. Click on the link, then scroll down … Continue reading →

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Pope will change rule for conclave date tomorrow :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Check out this article from the Catholic News Agency. Looks like the conclave will happen early in March. Who knows, we may have a new pope in a couple of weeks! Pope will change rule for conclave date tomorrow :: … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day: Pope Benedict will “Climb the Mountain”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is a part of Benedict’s last Angelus address this Sunday noon. It is the quote for the day. “Dear brothers and sisters, I feel that this Word of God is particularly directed at me, at this point in my … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here is the audio of my homily for this weekend. God bless you all! 2nd Sunday of Lent – Cycle C, 2013 Here is the text: Second Sunday of Lent. 2013 Second Sunday of Lent – Cycle C February 23/24, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Deacon Bob

“How marvelous is divine wisdom, for it brought salvation through the cinders of humility.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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The Church Divested of Material and Political Burdens – Pope Benedict’s Thoughts

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

To continue with some of the thoughts I had in my last post, I am posting Pope Benedict’s thoughts about the Church’s need to be liberated from material and political burdens. The following in an excerpt from an address he … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts on Benedict’s Example

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, I conducted a Lenten Day of Reflection for the diaconal community of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin. We reflected on Evangelization, the New Evangelization, and the Transmission of Faith. I couldn’t help but think if the topics would be ones that the new Holy Father, … Continue reading →

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