Paragraph 60: “What comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped”
At the close of the October 2024 session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the members of the synod, along
May 5, 2025
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Carrying the Synodal Dream Forward: A Tribute to Pope Francis
Discerning Deacons joins with you and with people of diverse faiths throughout our world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We are grateful for
April 23, 2025
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Jesus asks us, “Do you want to be well?”
During this Lenten season, it’s been an honor to be among the presenter team for the annual Novena of Grace hosted by Seattle’s Ignatian Spirituality
April 9, 2025
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Women and forced migration: Being Christ’s presence today
Recently, the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO), invited Discerning Deacons to participate in a U.N. parallel event entitled, “Women and Forced Migration: Addressing
March 26, 2025
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Implementing Synod outcomes – what is ours to do?
Discerning Deacons recently gathered together with board members and several dedicated leaders at St. John’s Abbey Guesthouse in Collegeville, Minnesota for a few days of
March 14, 2025
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Deacons – Painters of the Merciful Face of God
Deacons and their wives who traveled from around the world to Rome for the Jubilee of Deacons, Feb. 21-23, found themselves fervently praying for the
February 26, 2025
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Striving to be angels of hope
This week marked the 33rd World Day of Prayer for the Sick. I was not aware of this particular Commemoration – but I’m grateful for
February 12, 2025
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“A deep privilege to serve and accompany my local community”
Desire. Passion. Call. For almost 40 years I have lived out a call to diakonia as a lay ecclesial minister in the Catholic Church. As
January 29, 2025
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Checking in with Jesus about your Baptism
By Lisa Amman, Deputy Director of Engagement at Discerning Deacons This week as we Celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan,
January 15, 2025