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
33 Years Ago Today: Papa Luciani on Authority, the Poor, and Liturgy
Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I made his way to his cathedral (St. John Lateran) to take formal possession of it. On his way there, he stopped at the foot of the Capitoline Hill to greet the … Continue reading
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Archbishop Sheen One Step Closer?
The cause for canonization of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen may be one step closer to completion. On September 16, 2010, James Fulton Engstrom was born, but for the first 61 minutes after birth, he had no heart beat. Just when the … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“When we have been enlightened, and in that same light behold the light of heaven, rightly may the apostle Paul say to us: ‘Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light.’” … Continue reading
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33 Years Ago – Papa Luciani to the American Bishops
Thirty-three years ago, on September 21, 1978, Pope John Paul I spoke to a group of American bishops from Region XII (Northwestern United States) during their ad limina visit to Rome. The bishops were also at the North American College … Continue reading
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33 Years Ago Yesterday – Papa Luciani on Hope
In his Wednesday General Audience on September 20, 1978, Pope John Paul I continued his series of talks on the seven “Lamps of Santification” of Pope John XXIII. He focused on hope. Here are some excerpts: Today I will speak … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire!
The Holy Father announced on September 19th that he accepted the resignation of Bishop John B. McCormack of the diocese of Manchester and has named Bishop Peter Libasci its new shepherd. Bishop Libasci was born in 1951 in Jackson Heights, … Continue reading
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Bold Preaching: Part 2
I received a comment on yesterday’s post about preaching that makes several points, but I would like to focus on the last one made, specifically that all the bold preaching done from a pulpit does no good to someone who … Continue reading
Have We Starved Our People?
We hear more and more about Catholics neglecting to attend Mass each Sunday, and we ask, “Why?” Why is it that for generations, Catholics in this country showed up in high proportions to attend Sunday Mass each week? I am … Continue reading
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St. Robert Bellarmine
Today is the memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, SJ. He is my patron saint, along with St. Thomas More, and St. Dominic. Bellarmine was born on October 4, 1542 and was a nephew of Pope Marcellus II. He entered the … Continue reading
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33 Years Ago Today – Papa Luciani on Education
Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I during his Angelus address spoke on education, focusing largely on youth. Here are some excerpts for you to enjoy (my translation of the Italian original): Next Tuesday, about 12 million kids will … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Whoever says anything evil to a poor man insults Christ by it, for the poor man bears the mark of Christ’s nobility, who made himself poor for us in this world.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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Our Lady of Sorrows
Today we celebrate the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, which follows from our feast of the Exaltation of the Cross yesterday. No one has loved us more than our Lord Jesus, who, because he was a divine person … Continue reading
33 Years Ago Today: Papa Luciani on Faith and the Church
Thirty-three years ago today, during his weekly general audience, Pope John Paul I spoke of faith. Here are a few snippets for thought: That is what faith is: to surrender to God, but transforming one’s life…. Augustine has told of … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s 10th Anniversary of 9-11 Homily (24th Sunday of Ordinary Time)
Here is an audio recording of my homily for the 10th anniversary of 9-11. Again, I apologize for having to split it in two. (All of my recordings are made at home in front of a microphone. I don’t have … Continue reading
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