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 Assistant Director Emeritus 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.
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Recent Posts
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2004
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle Bob
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024
- Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
Recent Comments
- Deacon Bob on Conferences and Retreats
- Tom Zeeh on Conferences and Retreats
- Deacon Bob on Deacon Bob’s Homilies — Click to Read
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- Deacon Bob on Holy Father’s Letter to the US Bishops on Retreat
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Category Archives: Prayer and Meditation
Avoiding Idolatry by Giving to God All Our Thoughts
As I mentioned a couple of days ago in my post on praying unceasingly, I have been re-reading some of Fr. Henri Nouwen’s thoughts about prayer, especially his ideas about idolatry and its prevalence in our lives. Interesting that I seem drawn … Continue reading
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Minnesota Marriage Minute: Aren’t Same-Sex Relationships the Same as Marriage?
Here is another excellent video addressing common questions many are asking about the upcoming Marriage Protection Amendment this fall. View it, be informed, and vote “yes” on the ballot this November!
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Quote for the Day
“The Son of God was nobler than we, and he made himself poor in this world for our sake.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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Facing Lent’s Temptations
I heard a spiritual director (not mine) say recently that the devil cannot read your thoughts; he is only a very good observer of behavior and quickly hones in on your weakness. It is there he attacks. Your thoughts, … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do.” — Blessed Pope John XXIII
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Quote for the Day
“Come sing, O ye who have strayed, now you are called to penitence, which cancels error and grants trust to those who humbly seek it.” – Jacopone da Todi, OFM
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Virtues of the Cross
Today is the memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas. In the Office of Readings for this day there is a selection from one of his conferences in which is described the totality of Christian virtue in the Cross. I will translate … Continue reading
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A Christmas Eve Meditation
For our meditation today, the day before the Nativity of the Lord, I suggest this excerpt from St. Augustine’s Discourses (my translation of the Italian text I read): Awaken, O man, for God is made man for you, O you … Continue reading
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What Makes Your Heart “Leap For Joy”?
I was asked to preach last night at Mass, one of those times when you rely on the Holy Spirit and the grace of Orders to accomplish your task. As you probably know, the Gospel was about the Visitation. The … Continue reading
John Henry Newman’s Prayer for Discernment
I ran across this beautiful prayer one can pray if you are discerning the call of God in your life: God, you have created me to do you some definite service. You have committed some work to me which you … Continue reading
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Benedict XVI Message for the First Sunday of Advent
The Holy Father, in today’s Angelus message from the Vatican, had this to say regarding the world in which we live (my translation of the Italian original): And Isaiah, the prophet of Advent, has us reflect today with a heartfelt … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“The Immaculata is the peak of all created perfections.” – St. Maximillian Kolbe, OFM Cap.
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Pope Benedict XVI to the Youth of Germany
The Holy Father has been in his homeland of Germany this past week. He spoke to the German Parliament a few days ago, and he also spoke the the youth, to seminarians, to the Orthodox, and others during his time … 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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Quote for the Day
“It is obedience, and only obedience, which clearly shows us God’s will.” — St. Maximillian Kolbe, OFM Conv.
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