Preaching to Young People
Dr. Karla J. Bellinger
A few days ago, I was traveling across a bridge over an immense body of water. I marveled at...
The Funeral Homily
Deacon Frank Agnoli
Preaching at the funeral rites can seem daunting. Time is short, and we may not even know the deceased...
Gazing Upon the Eucharist
Father Thomas Dailey
Known for his judicious use of words, Oliver Wendell Holmes once purportedly opined: “I would not give a fig...Coronavirus
Serving the Suffering Church: The Serenity of Surrender
Teresa Tomeo 0
“We are not self-sufficient; by ourselves we flounder: we need the Lord like the ancient navigators needed the stars.”... Read More
Serving the Suffering Church: Planting Spiritual Victory Gardens
Deacon William T. Ditewig 0
During the global wars of the 20th century people were encouraged to plant gardens in every available plot of... Read More
Serving the Suffering Church: The Deacon in Lockdown in New York
Deacon Greg Kandra 1
A couple of times a day I have to get up from my desk, go to the window and... Read More
Serving the Suffering Church: Mobilizing the Power of the Holy Spirit Working through Deacons in a Pandemic
Deacon Michael Oles 0
Every deacon knows that Pope Francis has urged us, the Body of Christ, to go out to the peripheries.... Read More
Serving the Suffering Church: Helping Others See the Works of God
Teresa Tomeo 0
“It is so that the works of God might be made visible through him” (Jn 9:3). As deacon couples,... Read More
Serving the Suffering Church: Disconnection from Those We Serve
Deacon Dominic Cerrato 0
I don’t know about you, but the effects of the novel coronavirus have got me feeling a bit disconnected... Read MoreColumnists
The Preaching Deacon
Deacon Dominic Cerrato 0
According to the General Instruction to the Roman Missal, “The homily should ordinarily be given by the priest celebrant... Read More
