Saintly Deacons

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Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809143221
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (432 download)

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Book Synopsis Saintly Deacons by : Owen F. Cummings

Download or read book Saintly Deacons written by Owen F. Cummings and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the years since the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) reestablished deacons as a permanent order of the clergy, the diaconate has evolved into one of the most visible and fastest growing areas of ordained ministry within the Church. However, to many who grew up thinking of deacons as merely on a transitional step up the ecclesiastical ladder, the sudden proliferation of permanent members of this order has been both surprising, and mystifying--and edifying. In SAINTLY DEACONS, Owen Cummings explores the remarkable history and evolution of the diaconate through the lives of eight notable deacons over the two millennia of Christian history. It traces the tradition from its origins with New Testament "deacons," Stephen and Philip, to patristic deacons, Lawrence and Ephrem, through the medieval deacons, Alcuin of York and Francis of Assisi, and ends with the Reformation Era deacons, Reginald Pole and Nicholas Ferrar. Cummings shows that, throughout their long history, deacons have not been defined by a narrow job description, but rather have offered themselves to serve the local church as best they can, in accordance with their God-given gifts, the request of their bishops, and the tasks that need to be done. And he demonstrates the particular value and relevance of this versatile role in today's church. SAINTLY DEACONS takes a historical perspective and demonstrates the remarkable breadth of diaconal service through the ages. By including the Anglican deacon, Nicholas Ferrar of Little Gidding, Cummings has given this book an ecumenical relevance. Written in a focused and reader-friendly style, his book will appeal to all Catholics, and will be of particular interest to members of the diaconate, participants in permanent deacon programs, and parishioners who want to understand more about the background of the deacons within their own parish. +

Deacons and the Church

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Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809142422
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (424 download)

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Book Synopsis Deacons and the Church by : Owen F. Cummings

Download or read book Deacons and the Church written by Owen F. Cummings and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Deacons and the Church presents a popular narrative history of the Order of the Diaconate in the Catholic Church from its dawn on the biblical scene in the Acts of the Apostles (with Saints Stephen and Philip), through the "golden age" of deacons in the fifth century. With the emergence of the "cultic priesthood," the diaconate as a unique and discrete member of the clergy declined into a transitional role - but never disappeared. Indeed, Dr. Cummings points out that the most popular saint (after Mary), Francis of Assisi, was a deacon - as were Saints Lawrence and Ephrem, all of whom are offered here as models of "Deacons for Deacons."" "The Second Vatican Council restored the Order of Deacon to a "full and permanent" membership in the clergy, along with priests and bishops. Now thirty thousand deacons serve the Church throughout the world and remain the fastest-growing clerical rank within the Latin Church. Deacon Cummings reflects on how this surge in the membership of the Order of Deacons will affect the Church in the years to come."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Our Life of Service

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Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1646800931
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (468 download)

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Book Synopsis Our Life of Service by : Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Download or read book Our Life of Service written by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a 2022 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award: Resources for Ministry (Third Place). Whether you are seasoned from years of ministry or are just getting started living out the vows you made at ordination, this essential handbook will provide the spiritual and practical support you need as a Catholic deacon in the Church today. In Our Life of Service, international speaker and bestselling author Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will inspire and uplift you as he and his brother deacons—including Greg Kandra, Larry Oney, Dominic Cerrato, and Thomas J. Fox—share their testimonies and insights about how to serve God with determination, faith, and vision. Burke-Sivers explains the gift of the diaconate as a living image of Christ the Servant in the world, a source of comfort and hope at a time when both are in short supply. Burke-Sivers explores the daily realities of life to answer important questions about the diaconate such as: What does the Church teach about the purpose of this ministry both within the parish and the world? How are the three key responsibilities of teaching, sanctifying, and leading entrusted to a deacon at ordination practiced in daily life? How does his commitment to his wife help a married deacon balance his duties to his family and ministry? What are practical strategies and solutions for the challenges deacons face, especially when conflicts arise within ministry? Burke-Sivers also calls for younger, more diverse groups of men who reflect on the face of the Church to become permanent deacons in order to bridge the gap between the Church and the world and to reach the unchurched. Each chapter contains questions for reflection, action steps, and prayers to help deacons strengthen their own commitment to their calling. Drawing from the writings of St. John Paul II and other ecclesial writings about the purpose and gift of the permanent diaconate, Burke-Sivers educates and inspires us to more fully appreciate this gift and enriches and encourages those who have themselves answered this call. Written for deacons in active ministry, Our Life of Service is also inspiring reading for Catholics in the pew who are considering a call or who simply want to understand the purpose and gift of the permanent diaconate.

Answering the Call

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498271901
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)

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Book Synopsis Answering the Call by : Michael J. McGrath

Download or read book Answering the Call written by Michael J. McGrath and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answering the Call is the story of nineteen Catholic permanent deacons from the Diocese of Savannah (Georgia) whose lives underwent profound transformations as they embarked upon a journey of self-discovery which revealed to them both the awesome power of God and the holiness of everyday life. When these deacons, who come from vastly different spiritual, professional, and educational backgrounds, responded to God's call, they soon became aware of the profound impact their decision would make on their lives as husbands, fathers, and, most of all, servants of God. Any person who experiences a crisis of faith or wants to deepen his or her relationship with God, will find the theological, pastoral, and spiritual aspects of these essays informative as they will inspire further reflection and discernment. Each of the essays can be read as a guide to ministry that provides personal and experiential advice about how to minister in a God-centered and healing manner. A person considering a religious vocation, or any man discerning God's call as a permanent deacon, or is a candidate or a deacon now, will appreciate the honesty with which each deacon describes the expected and unexpected stages of his journey.

Many Servants

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Publisher : Cowley Publications
ISBN 13 : 1461660629
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Book Synopsis Many Servants by : Ormonde Plater

Download or read book Many Servants written by Ormonde Plater and published by Cowley Publications. This book was released on 2004-01-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this newly updated and revised introduction to the permanent diaconate, Plater includes a history of deacons in the early church, a survey of deacons from the Reformation to the present, stories of modern diaconal ministries, including first-hand accounts, and a discussion of the formation, training, and deployment of deacons. This book is a basic, essential text for discernment committees and commissions on ministry, and a comprehensive look at a vital ministry in the church today.

Step-by-Step Spirituality for Deacons

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Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504000153
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Step-by-Step Spirituality for Deacons by : Eddie Ensley

Download or read book Step-by-Step Spirituality for Deacons written by Eddie Ensley and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Deacon Eddie Ensley explores ways that permanent deacons can enrich their prayer and ministry through “lectio divina,” a renewed appreciation for the “Liturgy of the Hours,” and entering into a fuller sense of “diakonia.” The stories and insights in this book are truly tools for faith enrichment and “becoming one with God” in prayer and ministry.

Guide for Deacons

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Publisher : LiturgyTrainingPublications
ISBN 13 : 1616710462
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)

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Book Synopsis Guide for Deacons by : Bob Puhala

Download or read book Guide for Deacons written by Bob Puhala and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Deacons and the Church

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Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819227854
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (192 download)

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Book Synopsis Deacons and the Church by : John N. Collins

Download or read book Deacons and the Church written by John N. Collins and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the pastoral implications of a new scholarly understanding of the role of deacons in the Early Church. In many churches today -- Catholic, Anglican, and others -- deacons have come to serve largely as servants of the poor and needy. In Deacons and the Church, Collins argues that this limited role for deacons was based on misinterpretations of key scriptural passages. Following the history of deacons in the Early Church to modern times, Collins offers extensive reflections on the relevant Scriptures, and suggests that we redefine the role of deacons for today. Rather than limit the role of deacons, he urges the church to adapt ancient meanings to modern pastoral situations. In the words of Ignatius of Antioch, whom he quotes in the final chapter, "Deacons are not providers of bread and drink but are agents of the congregation." Collins paints a rich picture of deacons as agents of the church, ordained to the service of the bishop, who sends them forth as ministers of the church as a whole, rather than simply social workers. Collins provides an understanding of deacons that embraces social welfare but is not bound by it.

A Deacon Prays

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Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1646800184
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (468 download)

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Book Synopsis A Deacon Prays by : Deacon Greg Kandra

Download or read book A Deacon Prays written by Deacon Greg Kandra and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a first-place award in the collection of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association. Greg Kandra’s A Deacon Prays—the essential prayer book for Catholic deacons—is a practical, daily companion that speaks to deacons as no other book has because it comes from Kandra, creator of The Deacon’s Bench blog and one of the most popular voices and enthusiastic advocates of the diaconate in the Church today. Kandra left a successful career as a television news writer and producer to become a Catholic deacon after the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center. Covering the devastating story set Kandra on a spiritual quest that led to his ordination in 2007. He serves a parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn. In A Deacon Prays, Kandra has written prayers to greatly strengthen a deacon’s spiritual life and richly enhance his ministry. There are prayers for daily life and seasons; for service in particular ministries; to patron saints; of devotion tailored for deacons; of petition and intercession; and marking special times in the life of a deacon. This is an indispensable addition to any deacon’s prayer corner, briefcase, or glove compartment, and will be a popular gift for ordinations, birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions in the life of a Catholic deacon. With about 20,000 deacons serving the Catholic Church in the United States, the permanent diaconate is its fastest-growing vocation. Deacons serve in parishes, dioceses, schools, health care, social service agencies, and many more ministries throughout the Church.

The Deacon's Ministry

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Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780852441824
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (418 download)

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Book Synopsis The Deacon's Ministry by : Christine Hall

Download or read book The Deacon's Ministry written by Christine Hall and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States

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Publisher : USCCB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781574553680
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (536 download)

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Book Synopsis National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States by : Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishops' Committee on the Permanent Diaconate

Download or read book National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States written by Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishops' Committee on the Permanent Diaconate and published by USCCB Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national directory addresses the dimensions and perspectives in the formation of deacons and the model standards for the formation, ministry, and life of deacons in the United States. It is intended as a guideline for formation, ministry, and life of permanent deacons and a directive to be utilized when preparing or updating a diaconate program in formulating policies for the ministry and life of deacons. This volume also includes Basic Standards for Readiness for the formation of permanent deacons in the United States, from the bishops' Committee on the Diaconate, and the committee document Visit of Consultation Teams to Diocesan Permanent Diaconate Formation Programs.

Forming Deacons

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Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809144976
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (449 download)

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Book Synopsis Forming Deacons by : William T. Ditewig

Download or read book Forming Deacons written by William T. Ditewig and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forming Deacons: Ministers of Soul and Leaven consists of essays by recognized leaders in diaconate formation, many of whom contributed to the preparation of the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States, promulgated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2004. While not a commentary on it, these essays take the National Directory as their reference point and foundation. Written from the multifaceted perspectives of pastors, deacons, academics, and church officials--all of whom are directly involved in the formation of deacons--Forming Deacons offers valuable insights on the process of implementing in practical terms the theories presented in the National Directory. This book will be a valuable resource for bishops, their staffs, all those involved in the formation of deacons, and diaconate aspirants and candidates. +

Deacons

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Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (367 download)

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Book Synopsis Deacons by : Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814630501
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons by : Michael Kwatera

Download or read book The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons written by Michael Kwatera and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fr. Michael Kwatera, OSB, helps deacons comprehend, share, and effectively perform their ministry by providing both spiritual and functional support. This short work is directed to al deacons, both permanent and transitional, in the hope that it will promote their formation for service within the church's Eucharist, other sacramental rites, and communal prayer. Contents include explanations of the deacon's role in various church situations and liturgies - such as confirmation and marriage - as well as outside of the Mass setting, such as ministering to the sick. With Petitions for Deacons from Ancient Liturgies and historical background, this book provides an interesting and informative look at the deacon's role in the Catholic Church. Fr. Michael Kwatera, OSB, PhD, is director of Oblates for Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. He's a teacher and practitioner of Christian liturgy and the author of several Liturgical Press books, including Come to the Feast: Liturgical Ministry of, by, and for Everybody.

The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective

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Publisher : Sacristy Press
ISBN 13 : 178959037X
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (895 download)

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Book Synopsis The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective by : Frederick C. (Fritz) Bauerschmidt

Download or read book The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective written by Frederick C. (Fritz) Bauerschmidt and published by Sacristy Press. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A discussion of the historical development of the order of deacons, its theological basis in the Western and Eastern Churches, and the relevance and significance of the diaconate for the Church in the twenty-first century.

The Deaconship

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
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Book Synopsis The Deaconship by : John Gordon Lorimer

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The Deacon Reader

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Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780852446751
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (467 download)

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Book Synopsis The Deacon Reader by : James Keating

Download or read book The Deacon Reader written by James Keating and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: