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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Author Archives: Deacon Bob
New Statistics on Permanent Deacons in the World
Every year, in view of World Mission Day celebrated this year on October 21, Fides News Service publishes statistics that describe the Church’s missionary activities throughout the world. Included in those statistics is information about permanent deacons. Catholics number 1,195,671,000 … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“So great is the good I have in sight, that any pain is my delight.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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Gratitude, Grace and Healing
This morning, at 6:30 am, I was asked by the celebrant of the Mass to offer the homily right before we were leaving the sacristy. It is at moments like that the grace of Orders takes over (in response to … Continue reading
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Kim Seidel: Christian parents face tough issues
I found this excellent article today in the La Crosse Tribune written by a Catholic mom, and the challenges Christian mothers have in discussing the faith with their children in today’s social environment. You’ll love it. Kim Seidel: Christian parents … Continue reading
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Albino Luciani – The Forgotten Pope
I would like to bring your attention to an article in America, an American Catholic periodical. Mo Guerin, who is writing a biography of Pope John Paul I – Papa Luciani – wrote an excellent article there on John Paul I as … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Unless you believe love is by its nature sterile, you cannot equate same-sex love with marriage.” – Anonymous
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle B
Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all of you! Audio: 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle B Text: 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle B 1 Kings 17: 10-16; Heb 9: 24-28; Mk 12: 38-44 November … Continue reading
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Evangelization as the Giving of the Sacred
Here is a short video on the New Evangelization, drawing on Church History. It talks about how the early Church Fathers evangelized the then known world not by using the persuasive methods (spectacles) of the secular society, but by giving … Continue reading
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Feast of St. John Lateran
Today is the feast of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome and the Pope’s church. It is an ancient church, first built in the 4th Century on the Lateran hill in Rome. The Roman family Lateran donated land to … Continue reading
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Venerable Odoardo Focherini Soon to be Beatified
This is coming out of the Italian newspaper, L’Avvenire which has a very nice article on Ven. Odoardo Focherini, an Italian journalist who is to be beatified June 15, 2013. Focherini was an administrator for this newspaper back in the … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“…There are usually two virtues to observe: justice and charity. But charity is the soul of justice. We must love our neighbour, the Lord recommended it so much. I always recommend not only great acts of charity, but little ones.” … Continue reading
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The Day After….
Okay, I admit it. I am in a bad mood. Not a happy camper. Disappointed to say the least. From all reports this morning, the Marriage Protection Amendment failed in Minnesota. All the counties in the state voted “yes” except … Continue reading
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Dear Readers: A Final Call to Vote “YES”
To all Minnesota readers of this weblog. We have only four more days until the polls open and we are called to exercise our duty to cast our votes for candidates that will pursue the common good, protect life from conception … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Cochabamba, Bolivia (and indirectly, Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin)!
The Holy Father nominated as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Cochabamba (Bolivia), Father Robert Flock, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin (my neighboring diocese to the east of Winona). Rev. Flock has been the pastor of La Santa Cruz parish and has … Continue reading
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Minnesota Marriage Minute: What We Believe
Here is a great summary of why we support the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment. Please watch, share with your friends, then vote “Yes” next Tuesday for the Marriage Protection Amendment. Remember, leaving the question blank will count as a no … Continue reading
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