A Fresh Perspective on Parish Life
Father David Scotchie
G.K. Chesterton, reflecting on his jury duty, wondered why we have citizen juries. We train soldiers because they fight...
New Study Explores the Well-Being of the Diaconate
Dr. Christina Lynch
With the help of several highly devoted deacon advisers from around the United States, the Spitzer Center for Visionary...
The Magnificent Seven
Deacon Victor Puscas
“The Magnificent Seven” was a 1960 Western film directed by John Sturges starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles...More Features
Theology of the Body and Deacons
Janet Waring 0
Many have heard of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, shorthand for his book “Man and... Read More
An Alliterative Guide to Helpful Homilies
Karl A. Schultz 0
For decades, it has been common knowledge at all levels of the Church that preaching and formation are lacking.... Read MoreColumnists
Entering into the Pain of Another
Deacon Dominic Cerrato 0
To serve others is to perceive a need in them and, to the extent possible, help them satisfy that... Read More
Distracted? A Gentle Return
Deacon Joseph Michalak 0
Any honest deacon or priest will admit it. The shocking realization, the I-can’t-believe-I-just-did-that awareness, the wide-eyed moment of reality... Read MoreMore Columnists
Divine Grace and the Diaconate
Father Daniel Dozier 0
In the Byzantine ordination rite of a deacon, the bishop places his omophorion (stole) and his right hand on... Read More