Author Archives: Deacon Bob

About Deacon Bob

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

Hurrah for Dr. Susan!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I logged on to Dr. Susan Windley-Daoust’s blog, The Ironic Catholic today. Dr. Susan is a professor of theology at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, Minnesota. SMU is my alma mater, and Dr. Susan a couple of years … Continue reading →

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Church of the Week

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church Waseca, Minnesota

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The Centrality of the Christian Family

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father is on his visit to Croatia and he has had some splendid things to say during his travels there. I read this morning of his comments about the Christian family. Here they are, in part: Dear parents, … Continue reading →

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Is Europe Doomed?

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read with a bit of interest the Holy Father’s comments on the first day of his visit to Croatia. He spoke of conscience, and Europe’s future. Here is what he said, as reported by The Catholic News Agency. “If, … Continue reading →

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“That Which Saves is Unity”

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

In today’s Office of Readings we are given a selection on the Canticle of Canticles written by St. Gregory of Nyssa, one of the Fathers of the Eastern Church. It is a wonderful reflection on the gift of unity that … Continue reading →

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The Death of Dr. Death

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Jack Kervorkian, a retired pathologist who became known as “Dr. Death” for his role in assisted suicide, died today at age 83. He was the face of the so-called “right to die” movement in our country. I was always puzzled … Continue reading →

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1000th Weblog Post

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Catholic Faith and Reflections has been up and running now since October 28, 2008 and has had over 414,000 page views in the course of that time. This is the 1000th posting. For some reason, that seems like a lot…. It is … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons! A Brother is Appointed!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

If you haven’t heard yet, Deacon Bernard Nojadera of the diocese of San Jose, California, has been named head of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection. He will begin his position August 15. Deacon Bernard has headed … Continue reading →

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The Gospel’s Social Relevance

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Here is something worth reading:  The Gospel’s Social Relevance It is a copy of an address that Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa delivered to the general assembly of Caritas International on May 27. Cantalamessa is the preacher of the Pontifical Household, and a Capuchin … Continue reading →

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First African Pope

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

For over 400 years, until Pope John Paul II, we had only Italian popes. Did you know though, that we have had lots of non-Italian popes throughout the centuries? Of course, St. Peter, the first pope, was Jewish and a … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Not only ‘see in his hands the print of the nails,’ with the apostle Thomas, not only put your finger into the place of the nails, not only put your hand into his side, but enter with your whole being … Continue reading →

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“The Crisis of Indifference”

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father in his remarks to the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization yesterday, spoke of the “crisis of indifference” that carries with it an apathy to the message of the Gospel. He said, in part: The crisis we … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“When a stranger shows up, we should think, ‘That’s our boss. What does the boss need?’” — William Short, OFM

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Papa Luciani on Hope

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Pope John Paul I, on September 20, 1978 in his weekly general audience, spoke of hope and cheerfulness. I’d like to share an excerpt for you today, as we live in a world in need of hope and a smile. … Continue reading →

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A Miraculous Healing?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The editor of the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, said he was cured of a serious case of diphtheria in 1954 when he was two years old. Giovanni Maria Vian reports that on the eve of the canonization of Pope St. … Continue reading →

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