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The vestments and symbols of deacons

Deacons wear two special vestments unique to the order of deacons: The deacon stole and the dalmatic. They are worn when the deacon serves in a liturgical role such as at Mass or for the celebration of the sacraments of baptism or matrimony.

How to apply to be a deacon

If a man, after prayer and reflection, thinks that God may be calling him to be a deacon, it is time to begin the application process. It is normal to waver. Is God calling me or not? Should I apply now or wait? It is better to apply sooner rather than later because the application process itself is an exercise in discernment.

The call to be a deacon

The call to be a deacon comes from God. There is no one way that the call comes to a particular person, so it is important to be on the lookout for signs and then subject the signs to discernment.

The ministries of deacons

Deacons share in the one apostolic ministry of the bishop who has the fullness of holy orders. Deacons assist the bishop and his priests as they exercise ministries that derive from the bishop’s roles as priest, prophet and king, and his apostolic duties to sanctify, teach and govern.

The order of deacon

Deacons are members of the clergy along with priests and bishops. A deacon shares in the one apostolic ministry of the bishop, who has the fullness of holy orders. The deacon participates in that ministry through his assistance of the bishop, and by extension, his priests.

Time for a switch – Holy orders

Holy orders is one of the seven sacraments.

Wife and husband: a union of equals

Over the years, as I have assisted couples preparing for their wedding liturgy, I have observed that the most chosen wedding Gospels by engaged couples are two parallel texts in Matthew 19:3-6 and Mark 10:6-9, and for good reason.

Marriage enrichment

The grace that God bestows on a bride and groom on the day of their marriage is not a one-day gigantic salvo of sacramental grace given once and only on their wedding day. Rather, it is a grace that God renews and resupplies each day for the rest of their married lives. The secret to success is to cooperate with God’s grace. And the way to cooperate is for a couple to take steps to strengthen their love and commitment to each other.
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