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A Legacy of Diakonia

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... Read More

Inner Healing

Who are you, and what are you to do? These are questions of identity and mission. We all can...

A Praiseworthy Place

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

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

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The Easter season begins with the Paschal Triduum and concludes with the solemnity of Pentecost. Every day throughout the... Read More

With Us to the End

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What I understood about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and how deeply connected it is with the... Read More

 

 

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Deacons of Hope

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As we find ourselves well into the Jubilee Year, the Church continues to immerse itself in a tradition rich... Read More

The Trinitarian Priesthood

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The Trinitarian understanding of the hierarchy of holy orders traces its origins back to the Old Testament and is... Read More

 

 

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Beatific Vision

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The deacon’s ministry is one of seeing. St. Stephen the Deacon — whom Pope Benedict XVI called an exemplary... Read More

Teaching Moments

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The diaconal litany is a prominent feature of virtually every sacramental celebration in the Byzantine tradition. These litanies contain... Read More