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Healing the Pornography Epidemic
Doctor Peter Kleponis
Deacon Joe called my office seeking help for two couples he was preparing for marriage. While meeting alone with the man from the first couple, Deacon Joe learned that this man was struggling with compulsive pornography use. This man...
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Keeping Kids Safe Online
Deacon John O’Maley
In today’s digital age, the internet poses significant threats to the health and well-being of children. Our children are...
The Diaconate of the Laity
Deacon Leon Suprenant
A welcome focus of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) was its emphasis on the lay apostolate, especially the laity’s...
A Look at ‘Interior Castle’ by St. Teresa of Ávila
Deacon Anthony Clishem
Had Teresa of Ávila written “Interior Castle” (Noll Library, OSV, $29.95) for men called to the permanent diaconate, she...
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The Deacon as a Global Mission Partner
Deacon Don Grossnickle
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on The Deacon as a Global Mission Partner
The vocation of a deacon in the Catholic Church is deeply intertwined with the identity of Christ as both...
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The Deacon as the Good Samaritan at the End of Life
Deacon Stephen Doran
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on The Deacon as the Good Samaritan at the End of Life
Much has been said about the diaconal call to serve those on the margins in society, bringing Christ to...
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Encountering Christ the Servant
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
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on Encountering Christ the Servant
Back in 2020, inspired by my silver jubilee, I set out to provide a comprehensive spiritual guide for deacons....
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God Is Good for Your Health
Teresa Tomeo
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on God Is Good for Your Health
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the current surgeon general of the United States, has issued some important advisories in recent...
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My Plans Crossed
Deacon Joseph Michalak
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on My Plans Crossed
A half hour. That’s how long it took my wife, Anne, and me to figure out how to turn...
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Called to Service with a Smile
Deacon Dan Reynolds
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on Called to Service with a Smile
In the vast tapestry of the Catholic Church, the role of a deacon is seen as one of service...
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