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
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Category Archives: Spirituality
Deacon Bob’s Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday April 6/7, 2024 Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 When I was growing up in the fifties and sixties, almost every Catholic home prominently displayed a painting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and a crucifix … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless you all! 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1Thes 2:7b-9,13; Matt 23:1-12 November 4/5, 2023 Both our first reading and Gospel today are all about humility and … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily for 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A
Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless you! 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A March 4/5, 2023 Isaiah 12:1-4a; Timothy 1:8b-10; Matt 17:1-9 The ancient Fathers of the Church and other commentators of the Sacred Scriptures tell us … Continue reading
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Homily to Retreatants
Wednesday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time October 26, 2022 To Deacons and Wives on Retreat Ephesians 6:1-9; Luke 13:22-30 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong … Continue reading
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Beware! From the Experience of an Exorcist
I read with interest over at Catholic News Agency an interview with a Spanish exorcist during which he spoke of the Satan’s favorite sin (pride) and the danger of “New Age” practices, such as Reiki and Yoga. I have often said … Continue reading
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Deacon Bob’s Homily at the Advent Clergy Day 2015
Here is the homily I was asked to give at the Advent Clergy Day for the Diocese of Winona. God bless each of you! Advent Day of Reflection for Clergy of Winona Diocese December 17, 2015 Owatonna, Minnesota Scripture: Isaiah … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts: Loneliness, Complexity, and Relationship in Christian Life
It has been a number of weeks since my last posting, and for good reason. My responsibilities for the diaconal community in our diocese has increased including coordinating the annual retreat last week. It was a wonderful experience for us … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
“Blessed is the brother that would love his brother in illness, when the brother cannot be of use to him, as much as he loves him in health, when he can be of use to him.” — St. Francis of … Continue reading
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“He alone is true God, without beginning and without end. He is unchangeable, invisible, indescribable and ineffable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, blessed and worthy of all praise.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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“How little we appreciate our privilege of being given opportunity after opportunity of suffering in diverse ways and of offering all in union with and for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!” — Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
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“True peacemakers are those who preserve peace of mind and body for love of our Lord Jesus Christ, despite what they suffer in this world.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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Quote for the Day
“Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” — St. John XXIII
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“I have followed my road. May Christ teach you yours.” — St. Francis of Assisi
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“How marvelous is divine wisdom, for it brought salvation through the cinders of humanity.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM
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“Put aside your garments, that is worldly riches, so that you may not fall victim to the adversary and that you may enter the kingdom of heaven by the rough road and narrow gate.” — St. Clare of Assisi
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