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Hearing the Voice of God: An Urgent Appeal
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
In his Confessions, St. Augustine wrote, “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has the eyes to see misery and want. It...
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Liturgy from the Heart
David W. Fagerberg
In his apostolic letter Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem (General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate), Pope Paul VI says that...
‘A Concise Guide to Canon Law’
Deacon Matthew A. Glover
Deacons in pastoral ministry should have “A Concise Guide to Canon Law” (Ave Maria Press, $17.95) on their bookshelves...
The Deacon, the Family and the Sacramental Life
Deacon Greg Ollick
The deacon is called to be a prime example of Christian discipleship at work, at play, in the Church...
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Benedict XVI’s Theology of Diakonia
Dr. Roland Millare
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on Benedict XVI’s Theology of Diakonia
Deacon Greg Kandra has written a wonderful reflection on “The Diaconate of Benedict XVI” in the March/April publication of...
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‘Remembering Why We Preach’ Is a Self-Guided Retreat
Deacon Victor Puscas
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on ‘Remembering Why We Preach’ Is a Self-Guided Retreat
I have had the pleasure of meeting both authors of “Remembering Why We Preach” — Dr. Karla J. Bellinger...
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The Church of the Future
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
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on The Church of the Future
The Church of the future lies in the present. This observation may seem rather apparent, so much so that...
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Living the Now
Deacon Joseph Michalak
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on Living the Now
So many of the spiritual masters agree: a great aid — and challenge — for holiness is to live...
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Epidemic of Loneliness
Teresa Tomeo
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on Epidemic of Loneliness
Ecclesiastes 1:9 tells us, “Nothing is new under the sun!” This verse came to mind not too long ago...
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Deacons and Dalmatics
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
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on Deacons and Dalmatics
During the last 20 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving at the altar with my...
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