I know what reflection because of death. I died during surgery on my birthday in January 2020. It was supposed to be a lite, routine procedure and I was awake. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t stop it. I even told the doctor I was dying and he said I was fine. The next thing I know I’m waking up with shock paddles on me. I had a profound awakening and changed everything. Thank you Lord. God Bless.
I am a 33 year old married man from Australia and I want to serve the kingdom and our Lord, I am meeting with my parish priest next week to discuss the idea and first steps to becoming a deacon! Thank you for this amazing video!
I know I'm a bit late here, but I am a 30 year old married man and have a strong sense that I may have a call to the Diaconate. I pray to God that I will do so if this is his will
"evangelization passes through charity"...something for me to meditate on. I have been discerning permanent diaconate seriously since 2008. Offering prayer for all. Thank you for this video. It was very well done.
Around 13:30, my brother deacon said that you must have your wife on board with the diaconate. This is ABSOLUTELY true for those discerning the diaconate and even after ordination. It won't happen without her. Thank you, wives of deacons!
Thank you for this. I'm beginning a discernment process with respect to the diaconate and for most lay Catholics in my area, there are virtually no deacons to look to or ask questions of.
I have had a constant, daily call for the diaconate for 3 years but as soon as I mentioned I was 28 and single the diocesan vocations director practically turned into a used-car salesman and kept talking to me about priesthood. When he realized I was firm he stopped responding to my emails... very aggravating. I get it, we need priests.
Hi. We don't know each other, though we share our vocation. I am married. I would define my call as to serve, to preach, to lead people to Gods love in his church. For me, that's the deaconate. If you can be a priest or you are recommended to think about it, I want to offer you another perspective; as a priest, one is still a deacon. One still serves the church and the people in need. Just; the sacramental 'toolbox' becomes bigger with the eucharist, the anointing of the sick and forgiving of sins. I don't want to talk you into it ... But I'd love to serve Christ in both ways.
@@daniellion169 Interesting take, brother. I can not bear the discipline of celibacy though, and I do not want to become a Byzantine Catholic just so I can marry and be a priest at the same time; that feels really cheap. (Plus I'm not much into Eastern Rites anyways)
I see, we have a lot in common. The same reason kept me from becoming a priest. Thank God, I'm married now and have a wonderful wife and daughter. I'm a master joiner, but working as fulltime sacristan. But Gods call didn't stop. So now I'm consindering with my auxiliary the deaconate. It's not a lower substitute, it's just another part and focus of the same calling, part of the apostles office.
Yeah, that would be frustrating. I was a Capuchin Franciscan before I met my wife. Reason I'm saying this is because I couldn't recommend discerning the Priesthood enough. Give it a shot, even going to Seminary for a bit gives you an experience like no other! Even if you don't enter the priesthood, nothing lost!
I feel like I am being called to be a deacon. I’m not 100% sure it’s just a hunch. I am not married yet though, and would like to be married before. I do want children one day. Hopefully God guides me to the woman I am meant to marry soon 😅
Yes, except Deacons are ordained clergy, whereas the laity are not. Deacons CAN... Baptize (Deacons are Ordinary Ministers of the Sacrament of Baptism) Witness marriages (Deacons can officiate at wedding liturgies that take place outside of the context of a Mass) Preside over funerals (Deacons can preside over funerals (i.e., wakes, funerals (Funeral liturgies that take place outside of the context of a Mass, such as a service at the funeral home), and burial/committal services (i.e., the final prayers at the gravesite/cemetery))) Deacons are also Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (In terms of the distribution of the Holy Eucharist, but NOT its consecration) (Distributing Holy Communion to the faithful, at Mass, giving Holy Communion to the Sick and Home-bound/Shut-In's, bringing Viaticum to the dying, etc.).
Deacons CANNOT... Say/Celebrate Mass/Consecrate the Eucharist (Deacons cannot celebrate Mass, as they are unable to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ) Hear Confessions/Give Absolution (Deacons cannot hear confessions, as they are unable to absolve sin) Anoint the Sick (The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has an association with the forgiveness of sins, which means that there is an element of absolution that is incorporated into the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and since deacons cannot give absolution, it follows, therefore, that they (deacons) are not valid ministers of the Anointing of the Sick) Confirm (The Ordinary Minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation is a bishop, but Canon Law explains that there are certain circumstances, in which a priest is a valid minister the Sacrament of Confirmation, but deacons cannot confirm under any circumstances) Ordain (Only a bishop can ordain, and since not even a priest (who is of a higher degree of Holy Orders than a deacon) can ordain, it follows (logically) that neither can a deacon)
I do not think that Deacons should dress like Priests or be robed like them. They should not wear a white collar like a Priest either. It is confusing for the Laity.
Not quite sure what you mean. Diaconate Vestments are ancient and specific to the diaconate and are not the same thing a priest a wears. The church has decided that the Roman Collar is not exclusively for priests, since Deacons have received Holy Orders and are Clerical, they rightly can adorn themselves in clerical garb.
I know what reflection because of death. I died during surgery on my birthday in January 2020. It was supposed to be a lite, routine procedure and I was awake. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t stop it. I even told the doctor I was dying and he said I was fine. The next thing I know I’m waking up with shock paddles on me. I had a profound awakening and changed everything. Thank you Lord. God Bless.
I am a 33 year old married man from Australia and I want to serve the kingdom and our Lord, I am meeting with my parish priest next week to discuss the idea and first steps to becoming a deacon! Thank you for this amazing video!
I’m 30 and married with two beautiful children . I feel a strong call to serve as a Deacon. God bless you and your journey brother 🙏
Did you become a deacon?
I know I'm a bit late here, but I am a 30 year old married man and have a strong sense that I may have a call to the Diaconate. I pray to God that I will do so if this is his will
"evangelization passes through charity"...something for me to meditate on. I have been discerning permanent diaconate seriously since 2008. Offering prayer for all. Thank you for this video. It was very well done.
there's such as sense of peace that emanates from these deacons. God bless them in their ministry.
Around 13:30, my brother deacon said that you must have your wife on board with the diaconate. This is ABSOLUTELY true for those discerning the diaconate and even after ordination. It won't happen without her. Thank you, wives of deacons!
Thank you for this. I'm beginning a discernment process with respect to the diaconate and for most lay Catholics in my area, there are virtually no deacons to look to or ask questions of.
Thank you for this inspirational video. We have two Deacon at our Parish and they are both both wonderful examples that have inspired me.
Thank you - very well done!
Thank you all for your testimonials. God bless
You all are my inspiration. God bless
This has further helped me understand this vocation. Thank you very much.
Check out Rome Boys episode on "Interview with a Deacon": ruclips.net/video/YWPUWQY3pzE/видео.html
Thank you my Brothers!
Thank you for this..explained a lot.
Watch The Rome Boys Show as we "Interview a Deacon"! ruclips.net/video/YWPUWQY3pzE/видео.html
I so much want to be a Deacon!
Check out Rome Boys episode "Interview with a Deacon"! God bless you! ruclips.net/video/YWPUWQY3pzE/видео.html
I have had a constant, daily call for the diaconate for 3 years but as soon as I mentioned I was 28 and single the diocesan vocations director practically turned into a used-car salesman and kept talking to me about priesthood. When he realized I was firm he stopped responding to my emails... very aggravating. I get it, we need priests.
Hi. We don't know each other, though we share our vocation. I am married. I would define my call as to serve, to preach, to lead people to Gods love in his church. For me, that's the deaconate. If you can be a priest or you are recommended to think about it, I want to offer you another perspective; as a priest, one is still a deacon. One still serves the church and the people in need. Just; the sacramental 'toolbox' becomes bigger with the eucharist, the anointing of the sick and forgiving of sins. I don't want to talk you into it ... But I'd love to serve Christ in both ways.
@@daniellion169 Interesting take, brother.
I can not bear the discipline of celibacy though, and I do not want to become a Byzantine Catholic just so I can marry and be a priest at the same time; that feels really cheap. (Plus I'm not much into Eastern Rites anyways)
I see, we have a lot in common. The same reason kept me from becoming a priest. Thank God, I'm married now and have a wonderful wife and daughter. I'm a master joiner, but working as fulltime sacristan. But Gods call didn't stop. So now I'm consindering with my auxiliary the deaconate. It's not a lower substitute, it's just another part and focus of the same calling, part of the apostles office.
Yeah, that would be frustrating. I was a Capuchin Franciscan before I met my wife. Reason I'm saying this is because I couldn't recommend discerning the Priesthood enough. Give it a shot, even going to Seminary for a bit gives you an experience like no other! Even if you don't enter the priesthood, nothing lost!
Is it possible to serve as deacon while having a full time corporate work? Can you enlighten me on how a deacon work on a given week? Thank you.
Right I wonder the same thing. I am 37 and work full time Monday-Friday married with two beautiful boys. I feel a calling to serve.
Yes, it's possible and encouraged. Deacons have to be financially independent.
Yes trust is extremely important god bless you all I love to help people from my heart not for the show
I feel like I am being called to be a deacon. I’m not 100% sure it’s just a hunch. I am not married yet though, and would like to be married before. I do want children one day. Hopefully God guides me to the woman I am meant to marry soon 😅
So the Deacon is a model of service to laity? Am I understanding that correctly?
Yes and yes.
Yes, except Deacons are ordained clergy, whereas the laity are not.
Deacons CAN...
Baptize (Deacons are Ordinary Ministers of the Sacrament of Baptism)
Witness marriages (Deacons can officiate at wedding liturgies that take place outside of the context of a Mass)
Preside over funerals (Deacons can preside over funerals (i.e., wakes, funerals (Funeral liturgies that take place outside of the context of a Mass, such as a service at the funeral home), and burial/committal services (i.e., the final prayers at the gravesite/cemetery)))
Deacons are also Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (In terms of the distribution of the Holy Eucharist, but NOT its consecration) (Distributing Holy Communion to the faithful, at Mass, giving Holy Communion to the Sick and Home-bound/Shut-In's, bringing Viaticum to the dying, etc.).
Deacons CANNOT...
Say/Celebrate Mass/Consecrate the Eucharist (Deacons cannot celebrate Mass, as they are unable to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ)
Hear Confessions/Give Absolution (Deacons cannot hear confessions, as they are unable to absolve sin)
Anoint the Sick (The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has an association with the forgiveness of sins, which means that there is an element of absolution that is incorporated into the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and since deacons cannot give absolution, it follows, therefore, that they (deacons) are not valid ministers of the Anointing of the Sick)
Confirm (The Ordinary Minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation is a bishop, but Canon Law explains that there are certain circumstances, in which a priest is a valid minister the Sacrament of Confirmation, but deacons cannot confirm under any circumstances)
Ordain (Only a bishop can ordain, and since not even a priest (who is of a higher degree of Holy Orders than a deacon) can ordain, it follows (logically) that neither can a deacon)
If only the permanent diaconate is accepted in our country.
Im sorry for your stabbed back 😢
I do not think that Deacons should dress like Priests or be robed like them. They should not wear a white collar like a Priest either. It is confusing for the Laity.
Not quite sure what you mean. Diaconate Vestments are ancient and specific to the diaconate and are not the same thing a priest a wears. The church has decided that the Roman Collar is not exclusively for priests, since Deacons have received Holy Orders and are Clerical, they rightly can adorn themselves in clerical garb.
They don't dress the same.