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A Deacon’s Diary: I’m a Deacon Now…The Latest Stop on an Unpredictable Journey

A Deacon’s Diary: I’m a Deacon Now…The Latest Stop on an Unpredictable Journey

by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Nov 17, 2022 | A Deacon's Diary    ~ Approx. 3 mins

The first time I went to New York City I was in my mid-twenties, and my best friend, Jeremy, called me and proposed an adventure, “let’s go to New York for a weekend!” I’m not a very spontaneous person, but I loved the idea!  Every single step to make this weekend...

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The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica celebrates the cathedral of Rome, the “mother church of all churches.” Kevin Lee, SJ reminds us how Jesus has zeal for all his temples–which includes us! Based on the readings for the feast.

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