
Standing at the Threshold of Mystery: The Deacon and the Mass
COMMENTARY: The deacon’s reverent presence at the altar invites us to rediscover the mystery, humility and mission at the heart of the Mass.
COMMENTARY: The deacon’s reverent presence at the altar invites us to rediscover the mystery, humility and mission at the heart of the Mass.
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The faithful can express gratitude for deacons any day of the year, including on St. Stephen’s Day.
The California deacon’s award-winning Christmas display of almost 1 million lights is more than just a spectacle — it’s an evangelization tool and a labor of love.
COMMENTARY: The inclusion of deacons in the Synod on Synodality is vital for representing the Church’s nature as a communion of persons, each bringing distinct gifts and roles to the fore.
COMMENTARY: Although the Second Vatican Council restored the diaconate to its permanent place within the hierarchy, its roots stretch back to apostolic times.
When the Renwicks found out they were expecting twins, they were excited to share the news with their parish priest, Father Ben Daghir, who was ordained in the spring of 2022, since he is also a twin.
COMMENTARY: What effect will the absence of deacons from the synod have on the process and its conclusions?
New Jersey deacon searches for meaning in a deadly wartime accident and finds it in the Eucharist.
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