In his eleventh installment, Deacon Steve finds that his hopes for a purgative Lent flew by in a whirl of activities. Easter arrived regardless.
All posts by Steve Molvarec, SJ
Steve is currently a third-year Theologian at Boston College’s School of Theology & Ministry. His diaconate year will be spent serving at Boston University’s Catholic Chaplaincy. Prior to studying theology at BC, he taught at Marquette University in the History Department and worked in Campus Ministry with retreats and spiritual direction. He has a background in Medieval Studies and has written on the Carthusian order. In his spare time, he enjoys film, running, books, photography, and exploring new places. On less adventurous days, he can be found enjoying coffee and conversations with friends.
Joined in 2021 11 posts smolvarecsj@thejesuitpost.org
A Deacon’s Diary: Did God make me eccentric?
Deacon Steve reflects on St. Paul’s invitation to embrace authenticity in his tenth installment.
A Deacon’s Diary: Loving enemies is hard. Sometimes loving friends is, too.
In his ninth installment, Deacon Steve meditates on enemies and friends. While it’s difficult to love those who hate us, it can even be difficult to love those who love us.
A Deacon’s Diary: The Grace of Dropping In
Sent across the country for a weekend retreat, Deacon Steve finds himself surprised by accents, vulnerability, and abundant blessings.
A Deacon’s Diary: What Does it Actually Mean to be Free?
Starting a new semester, his last as a student, Deacon Steve ponders the freedom that ordinary time, and Ordinary Time, affords.
A Deacon’s Diary: The Nostalgia of Midwinter Darkness
Speaking with an old friend, Deacon Steve explores one of the gifts of priesthood: accompanying people to the last.
A Deacon’s Diary: Why Do I Keep Waking Up to a Knock?
In his latest diary, Deacon Steve can’t figure out who’s knocking on his door. Is it possible that Advent waiting is coloring his dreams?
A Deacon’s Diary: How Do I Pray Through Doubt?
In his latest diary, Deacon Steve Molvarec, SJ is confronted with the age-old question: how do I pray through doubt? His answer surprised him, and will probably surprise you, too.
A Deacon’s Diary: “O Lord, I have never been eloquent” (Exodus 4:10)
Now ordained, am I looking for my voice, or God’s?