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A Legacy of Diakonia
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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 the Church’s understanding of her mission; particularly her call to diakonia, to serve in the person Read More
Inner Healing
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Who are you, and what are you to do? These are questions of identity and mission. We all can and must ask these questions. We pondered them at length during our diaconate formation. How well did we answer then? How well do we answer now? I believe it is only in freedom that we can Read More
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 with biblical heritage, inviting the faithful across the globe to deepen their encounter with God’s grace. This ongoing celebration renews our spiritual vigor, reminding us of the transformative power of a holy year. This tradition, derived Read More
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 Easter season is a reason for joy, as the Lord is risen. However, the Easter Vigil transcends all human understanding, revealing the power of God, fulfilling the mystery of the incarnation of Christ and presenting God’s Read More
A Praiseworthy Place
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I recently had the great privilege of attending the inaugural Deacon’s Conference at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville, Ohio. Deacons from 20 states and two countries attended the weekend conference, titled “Conformed to Christ the Servant: A Scriptural Approach to the Permanent Diaconate.” Among the many outstanding speakers was the theologian Read More
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 model for the new evangelization — preached the longest sermon recorded in the New Testament, a sweeping overview of God’s divine plan for our salvation. For this he was stoned, not because his homily was so Read More
A Man for All Deacons
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My ordination as a deacon in 1988 marked the beginning of a profound and joyous journey. The years that followed have been a whirlwind of activity, but every moment of my diaconate, filled with joy and productivity, is a treasure I wouldn’t exchange for anything in the world. As a deacon, I find immense joy 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 rooted in covenant relationship with God. When this bond is broken by original sin (Gn 3), God establishes a three-tiered system of priests who act as mediators of the covenant between God and his people. This Read More