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Angels and Deacons in Religious Art
Deacon Gerard Charette
What do angels have to do with being a permanent deacon? It turns out, a lot. Surprisingly, we can find evidence of a relationship between angels and deacons in the world’s art museums. This is because much of 15th-century...
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The ‘Other’ Patron Saint for Deacons
Deacon Greg Kandra
It happens every year during ordination season. Newly ordained deacons receive gifts from family and friends — nicely wrapped...
On the Real Presence of Christ in Our Lives
Deacon Chris Anderson
In a recent poll, not many Catholics said they believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist....
Dachau and the Diaconate: My Father’s Encounter
Deacon John Lohrstorfer Jr.
On April 29, 1945, a young 20-year-old, Pfc. John Lohrstorfer, was assigned as an artillery observer for the 232nd...
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Preaching Racism
Deacon Victor Puscas
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It was about 3:30 a.m., and I was working the midnight shift as a police officer in a suburb...
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Strengthening the Diaconal Community
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
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on Strengthening the Diaconal Community
In any deacon’s spiritual journey, the diaconal community’s importance cannot be overstated. Rooted in the tradition and teachings of...
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The Deacon and Confirmation
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
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What role should deacons play in the Sacrament of Confirmation? The Catechism of the Catholic Church notes that “in...
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The Truth Versus the Fear Factor
Teresa Tomeo
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on The Truth Versus the Fear Factor
In secular media a popular saying has been uttered in newsrooms nationwide: “If it bleeds it leads.” I know,...
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Guardians of the Holy
Father Daniel Dozier
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on Guardians of the Holy
One of the observations I frequently hear from those who attend an Eastern-rite Catholic liturgy is that the sense...
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