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

Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Assumption

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. God bless all! Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2019 Rev 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1: 39-56 Today is a day … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle C

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C July 20/21, 2019 Gen 18: 1-10a; Col 1: 24-28; Lk 10: 38-42 In our first reading today we hear of how three strangers … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Solemnity of the Holy Trinity

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the upcoming weekend.  God bless all! Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Proverbs 8: 22-31; Romans 5: 1-5; John 16 12-15 June 15/16, 2019   We all experience God in some way and we desperately … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all!   5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle C Acts 14: 21-27; Rev 21: 1-5a; John 13: 31-33a; 34-35 May 18/19, 2019     Behold, I make all things new… I give … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday 2019

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Acts 5: 12-16; Rev 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; John 20: 19-31   I have been asking myself in recent weeks the question, “What is the heart … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! 2nd Sunday in Lent, Cycle C March16/17, 2019 Gen 15: 5-12, 17-18; Phil 3: 17-41; Lk 9: 28b-36   Today’s homily will begin with a reflection since the Gospel is … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all! 2nd Sunday on Ordinary Time, Cycle C Isaiah 62: 1-5; 1 Cor. 12: 4-11; John 2: 1-11 January 19/20, 2019 As a bridegroom rejoices in his new bride, so God … Continue reading →

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Holy Father’s Letter to the US Bishops on Retreat

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has issued a letter to the US bishops on retreat at Mundelein near Chicago. It is worth all our time to read. Here is the link: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2019/documents/papa-francesco_20190101_lettera-vescovi-usa.html Here is the text: LETTER SENT BY THE HOLY FATHER … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Words to the Curia

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Deacon Bob

I think this is worthy of the time it will take to read. Our current ecclesial situation vis a vis clergy and laity, requires a great conversion and purgation. Our Holy Father is eloquent in the following address he gave … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Cycle C

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! 4th Sunday of Advent – Cycle C December 22/23, 2018 Micah 5:1-4; Heb 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45 He is almost here! Soon we will see him, God coming in … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the Holy Day. Blessings on all! Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Gn 3: 9-15, 20; Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12; Lk 1: 26-38 December 7-8, 2018 Toward the end of my first semester as a freshman … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all!   33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B November 17/18, 2018 Daniel 12: 1-3; Hebrews 10: 11-14,18; Mark 13: 24-32   Every year, as we approach the end of the … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for All Souls Day 2018

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for All Souls Day this year. God bless all! All Soul’s Memorial Homily    November 4, 2018   We struggle with the mystery of life and death at times like today, when we remember those who are … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Deacon Bob

Here is my homily, given to deacons, candidates, and wives at our annual diaconate retreat. God bless all!   Homily to Deacons, Candidates, and Wives Annual Retreat 2018 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B October 28, 2018 Jeremiah 31:7-9; … Continue reading →

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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Deacon Bob

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B October 20/21, 2018 Isaiah 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45   James and John in the Gospel today thought they had a plan and they were eager to accomplish it. They thought they knew … Continue reading →

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