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Spiritual Fatherhood, Loneliness and the Structure of the Church

An aspect of diaconal formation that requires attention is spiritual fatherhood. Oftentimes deacons are thrust into this role because of their age or life experience. If anyone has wounds of resentment toward father figures, the deacon will likely receive... Read More

Catechesis, Discipleship and the Diaconate

Jesus told the apostles, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the...

The Triple Liturgical Formation of a Deacon

Since this issue is devoted to diaconal formation, I needn’t go beyond my assigned perimeter of liturgical formation. This...

Formation: A Gift of the Holy Spirit

I was recently speaking with some deacon directors from around the country about ongoing formation. One common theme emerged:...

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The Necessity of Ongoing Formation in Preaching

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On Jan. 24, 2023, I sat down at my computer to begin writing this article concerning the necessity for... Read More

Whose Sheep?

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Addiction. No one likes to talk about it, much less come to terms with the fact that the person... Read More

 

 

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Servant of the Epiclesis

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Within the Divine Liturgy, there are many different kinds of prayer. One type of prayer, which is offered in... Read More

A Changeless Diaconate for a Changing World

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It’s undeniable. Our culture has radically changed over the last 60 years, and, sadly, it’s not for the better.... Read More

 

 

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Blessings in the Search for Beauty

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During an annual retreat for deacons and their wives in our archdiocese, the presenters, a local Catholic psychologist and... Read More

Deacons and the Weddings Outside of Mass

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I recently received an email from a brother deacon lamenting that, in his experience with marriages outside of Mass,... Read More