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A Legacy of Diakonia
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
With sorrow and deep gratitude, the Church mourns the death of Pope Francis, who passed into eternal life at the age of 88. His pontificate, marked by humility, compassion and prophetic courage, leaves behind a legacy that deeply shaped...
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Inner Healing
Deacon Robert T. Yerhot
Who are you, and what are you to do? These are questions of identity and mission. We all can...
A Praiseworthy Place
Deacon Victor Puscas
I recently had the great privilege of attending the inaugural Deacon’s Conference at the St. Paul Center for Biblical...
A Man for All Deacons
Deacon Al Derivan
My ordination as a deacon in 1988 marked the beginning of a profound and joyous journey. The years that...
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Easter Light
Dr. Jesus D. Diaz Pena
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The Easter season begins with the Paschal Triduum and concludes with the solemnity of Pentecost. Every day throughout the...
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With Us to the End
Deacon Charlie Echeverry
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on With Us to the End
What I understood about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and how deeply connected it is with the...
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Deacons of Hope
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
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As we find ourselves well into the Jubilee Year, the Church continues to immerse itself in a tradition rich...
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The Trinitarian Priesthood
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
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on The Trinitarian Priesthood
The Trinitarian understanding of the hierarchy of holy orders traces its origins back to the Old Testament and is...
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Beatific Vision
Deacon Joseph Michalak
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The deacon’s ministry is one of seeing. St. Stephen the Deacon — whom Pope Benedict XVI called an exemplary...
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Teaching Moments
Father Daniel Dozier
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The diaconal litany is a prominent feature of virtually every sacramental celebration in the Byzantine tradition. These litanies contain...
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