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A Deacon’s Diary: Life as An Almost Deacon

A Deacon’s Diary: Life as An Almost Deacon

by Steve Molvarec, SJ | Sep 15, 2021 | A Deacon's Diary, Faith & Family, Liturgy, Religious Life, Sacraments, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 5 mins

Today, we introduce a new regular series, A Deacon’s Diary, that will follow Steve Molvarec, SJ, in the year from his diaconate ordination until his priestly ordination next June. I. Proto-deacon. The pastor said. Almost deacon. I returned. Pre-deacon? I asked....

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SEEK gathered 20,000 Catholics in one place—and what emerged was friendship and consolation. Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how encounter, curiosity, and shared faith reveal a Church that is more thriving and unified than most assume.

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