Catholic Deacons

Thanks DCNBILL - I'm registered

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Congrats T G and kcbk.!! Your journey into Holy Orders formally begins. We will all keep you in our prayers as we each have unique missions in this ministry. Now dear brothers, I would suggest The Deacons Bench daily news and blog site as it is geared for deacons, news of the Church etc. Any other resources you might want to pass along to help them in the journey??

Yes.

We have long days in summer and long nights in winter so it averages out to four years south of the 49th parallel

kcbk, you are added to my intentions.

TG - your program is only 3 years?

My wife and I attended the 1st session of the propaedeutic period yesterday.
We spent some time praying the office and attending mass with couples further into the process.
We had sessions on the LOTH, spirituality of the diaconate, journaling, and spiritual direction among other discussions.
We met a ton of new people - I think the next three years are going to be busy!

Just got my application. Super excited. Super nervous. Please pray for me and my family.

I've (we've - cos my wife is "strongly encouraged" to be there) got the introductory weekend in 2 weeks!
All of a sudden I've got to find babysitters for the kids and get organized.
We're learning the history and spirituality of the diaconate, the Liturgy of the Hours (we get the 4 volume set), sacramental theology, there's 2 masses, a number of prayer sessions, and an introduction to spiritual direction (we are expected to find a spiritual director).

Congratulations Triumphguy! May God bless you throughout your formation.

Amen!