In a time when the Chancery appears to be ground zero for heresy and nihilism the title of “Bishop’s Man’ has no appeal for this married Catholic. I’ll support my humble parish priest!
It sounds to me that what we then need is a man of service who is truly faithful to Christ, to step forward for ordination. Don't forget... Bishops come and go. In your parish, priests will come and go. A strong deacon, deeply knowledgeable, deeply prayerful and faithful, could be the only true earthly point of stability in your parish. When heresies spread, we need faithful men more than ever. When children are being raised without strong male influences, then we need strong male servant leaders more than ever.
I am currently involved in discernment and contemplation of a 'calling.' However, I am gay man attracted to men, so I feel that I am without, to saving souls as a Deacon...No desire to marry, procreate children, but yet I am willing to serve the Church....Sadly, I am outcast
I’m a devout Catholic, and you are not an outcast. There’s a difference between attraction and acting upon that attraction. I’m attracted to women, but I cannot act on those feelings unless I’m married. We’re all sinners, Church priests, bishops and even popes, too. If you’re calling is to be a Deacon, don’t let your battle of the rejection of your sins stop you. I’m called to become a Deacon, as well, so listen to your calling.
The church needs more deacons. Where I'm from, all the deacons are old and retiring. New younger deacons can breathe life into the church.
Very christian of you
"But you aren't married yet", really called me out there
Sometimes i feel like im called to be a deacon but our country doesn't have such a vocation
In a time when the Chancery appears to be ground zero for heresy and nihilism the title of “Bishop’s Man’ has no appeal for this married Catholic. I’ll support my humble parish priest!
It sounds to me that what we then need is a man of service who is truly faithful to Christ, to step forward for ordination.
Don't forget... Bishops come and go. In your parish, priests will come and go. A strong deacon, deeply knowledgeable, deeply prayerful and faithful, could be the only true earthly point of stability in your parish.
When heresies spread, we need faithful men more than ever. When children are being raised without strong male influences, then we need strong male servant leaders more than ever.
I am currently involved in discernment and contemplation of a 'calling.' However, I am gay man attracted to men, so I feel that I am without, to saving souls as a Deacon...No desire to marry, procreate children, but yet I am willing to serve the Church....Sadly, I am outcast
I’m a devout Catholic, and you are not an outcast. There’s a difference between attraction and acting upon that attraction. I’m attracted to women, but I cannot act on those feelings unless I’m married. We’re all sinners, Church priests, bishops and even popes, too. If you’re calling is to be a Deacon, don’t let your battle of the rejection of your sins stop you.
I’m called to become a Deacon, as well, so listen to your calling.
You can always return to Church and serve in it.
I feel called to permanent diaconate but I am in Nigeria and the ministry is not recognized. Please what should I do?
You could try as accolite