Category Archives: Deacons

Diaconal Kenosis and Theosis

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“By the imposition of the bishop’s hands and the specific prayer of consecration, the deacon receives a particular configuration to Christ, the Head and Shepherd of the Church, who for love of the Father made himself the least and the servant … Continue reading →

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Who is a Deacon? – Part Three

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A deacon is tries to address the needs of the poor, the marginalized and the voiceless of our communities. Most deacons receive not only an assignment to serve in a parish, but they also develop a ministry within the broader … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Catholics are meant to be a reflection of Christ’s presence in the world, preaching the Gospel, spreading the kingdom of God, building up the community of the faithful, and then reaching out to those who are most in need.” — … Continue reading →

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A Deacon’s Meditation

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Our bishop today led the diocesan diaconal community in a day of reflection. One of the suggestions given to us was to pray over and meditate on the Prayer of Diaconal Ordination. To all deacons:  do you recall this powerful … Continue reading →

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Who are Deacons — Part 2

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A number of weeks ago, I posted a bulletin insert on diaconal identity. I promised to post more, so here is a second installment of my effort to catechize the faithful about the diaconate.  What do you think, deacons? “Deacons … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict and Permanent Deacons

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I was surfing through the archives of Radio Vaticana today, and came across the Pope’s words to the deacons of the diocese of Rome on February 18, 2006.  They were, in part, as follows: “Union with Christ, cultivated by prayer, … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons!

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Deacon Bob

St. Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians has a verse that speaks to the heart of the diaconate. “We were so solicitous of you that we desired to give you not only the Gospel of God, but our very life, … Continue reading →

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Poverty of Spirit and Diaconal Service

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A wonderful little book, Poverty of Spirit by Johannes Metz is jam-packed with theological wonders.  I have read it many times in the last 24 years, and will read it many times in the future. I would encourage all of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

St. Ignatius of Antioch had this to say in his letter to the Ephesians:  “It is better to be a Christian without saying so than to proclaim you are without living it. It is a good thing to teach, if … Continue reading →

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Deacons?

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I have started a brief series of explanations for my local parish about Catholic deacons.  I find that almost everyone has little if any idea what a deacon is other than a man standing up at the altar with the … Continue reading →

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