Podcasts about transitional deacon

In this episode the Reverend Mr. Jacob George, a newly ordained Transitional Deacon currently honing his canon law skills in the Tribunal of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, recounts his extraordinary journey from predominantly Hindu and Moslem cultures to Catholic priesthood and the possibility of eventual service as a U.S. Military chaplain.

On his journey to the priesthood Br. Anselm, from Mt. Angel Abbey, is ordained a Transitional Deacon. He shares his experience with Sarah Kuenzi.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Deacon Al Pandolfe, a Transitional Deacon who is in his sixth and final year of priestly formation at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary (Emmitsburg, MD) and has been helping out at the Basilica as part of his pastoral field experience, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 3, 2023.

Welcome to the show, Deacon Caleb Kruse! Caleb speaks with the hosts about seminary and his recent ordination as a Transitional Deacon. Please pray for Deacon Caleb and his classmate, Deacon Oscar Duarte, as they finish this last year of seminary before becoming priests.

Bishop Parkes talks about his getting to know the seminarians on his visits to seminary.  He also talks about the gifts that Transitional Deacon Christian Galvan will bring to the priesthood following his ordination on May 20, 2023.

Combat-wounded veteran-turned-pacifist Nicholas Harrelson returns to the show to discuss his paper comparing the expressed pacifism of Martin Luther King Jr and Leo Tolstoy. Nicholas is a Transitional Deacon in the Anglican Church, currently pursuing a PhD in Political Theology and Christian Ethics. While studying, he learned that there is a historical connection between Tolstoy and MLK. Nicholas wanted to compare the non-violent stance of Tolstoy and Martin Luther King Jr. Through Gandhi, MLK learned about Tolstoy's pacifism. However, MLK's pacifist stance and thoughts became more like Tolstoy's and less like Gandhi's with time, arguably because of his understanding of the Sermon on the Mount and its practical applications. Perhaps this is why both men sought to break vicious cycles of violence. Nicholas elaborates on the practical application of Tolstoy and MLK's understandings of the Sermon on the Mount, revealing how they are still applicable to Christians today. As Tolstoy said, the sermon on the mount is always relevant in every situation. Although we may not be able to see into the future, when we act in ways congruent with Jesus and the sermon on the mount, God can use it to change the world profoundly. We can see this in the saying, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” As Christians, we should always seek to be self-reflective and see where we can make changes to better aspire to live out Jesus' teachings and the Sermon on the Mount.    For Full Show Notes: https://www.thebadroman.com/show-notes/episode-80   Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog   Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   Want to get more involved? Request to join the private discussion group on Facebook (Bad Romans Only!!)  

Today's Homily Highlight is from Deacon Justin Echevarria, Transitional Deacon at Christ the King Church in Milwaukie.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, preached by Rev. Mr. Samuel Bass, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas. 1st Reading - Acts 1:1-11 2nd Readng - Ephisians 4:1-13 Gospel - Mark 16:15-20 Special Guest: Mr. Rev. Samuel Bass.

Padre Jay sits down with Father Joe Freedy, Administrator of BellWorthPark grouping

Episode 7: Conversation with Reed Frey, newly ordained Transitional Deacon

Fr. Erickson and Deacon Zeph sit down to get to know our Transitional Deacon and the church in UgandaTransfiguration exists to lead all those in the East Metro to Christ, the Source and Summit of our daily and eternal lives.Visit http://www.transfigurationmn.org for more information about the parish.To support Transfiguration at this time go to https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/transfiguration

Weeks before his ordination to the Transitional Diaconate, Deacon Eric Gurash had a chance to talk with Seminarian Chris Lindenbach about his life, his vocation, and this thing we call 'discernment'... Show Snippet: "They talk about any time you make any sort of commitment you make this big 'yes' and then that's sustained by all these little yeses. And so the big yes for me was to go to the seminary and say okay God, if this is where you are calling me to go, as St. Ignatius said, you discern it to the end whatever that end may be and so for me that big yes was to go down the road not knowing where it will end but trusting that God will lead me and be with me."

Brenda talks with Tony Galati about his upcoming ordination to Transitional Deacon The post Morning Blend Guest: Tony Galati, Ordination appeared first on Mater Dei Radio.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, preached by Rev. Mr. Miguel Flores, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Homily for The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, preached by Rev. Mr. Miguel Flores, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, preached by Rev. Mr. Miguel Flores, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Homily for The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, preached by Rev. Mr. Miguel Flores, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Homily for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, preached by Rev. Mr. Miguel Flores, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Homily for The Ascension of the Lord, preached by Rev.Mr. Miguel Flores, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Homily for the Fifth Sunday, preached by Rev. Mr. Will Rooney, Transitional Deacon for the Diocese of Austin, TX.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent, preached by Rev. Dn Henry Finch, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Rev. Francene Young, Christian Tradition Wednesday, December 5, 2018 For the month of December, the Rothko Chapel presented a contemplative practice on the topic of "Justice," led by Rev. Francene Young of St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. Rev. Young led participants in reflections on passages related to the theme of justice from three different interpretations of the Bible, while providing prayers for families on the border. About the presenter: The Rev. Francene Young is the current Transition Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the Vicar at St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. While working as a Vice President in Human Resources for a global energy company, she attended the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Iona School for Ministry. After successfully completing the three-year program, Francene was ordained a Transitional Deacon in 2011 and a Priest in January 2012. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, she attended the Baptist church until being introduced to the Episcopal Church at age seventeen. After participating in a citywide Episcopal youth group in the Diocese of Ohio, Francene and her five younger siblings were confirmed in the Episcopal Church. When she was a junior in college, she led a parish on Cleveland's near west side during their transition between vicars. In the church, she has served as Senior Warden, Treasurer, Head of Lay Ministries, Verger, Christian Formation instructor, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. Francene has a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and an undergraduate in Social Services from Cleveland State University. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a contemplative practice focusing on different spiritual or faith traditions featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about specific spiritual and faith traditions and experience a contemplative practice.

Fr. Steve and Danielle interview Dcn. John McKenzie, a transitional deacon for the Archdiocese of Detroit who will be ordained next May. Dcn. John shares his story of growing up in Detroit and St. Louis, the role his grandmother played in his life and his faith, his adventures joining a monastery in Italy, and his call to come back home.

Fr. Steve and Danielle interview Dcn. John McKenzie, a transitional deacon for the Archdiocese of Detroit who will be ordained next May. Dcn. John shares his story of growing up in Detroit and St. Louis, the role his grandmother played in his life and his faith, his adventures joining a monastery in Italy, and his call to come back home.

Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, preached by Rev. Dn. Henry Finch, Transitional Deacon at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School located in Austin, Texas.

Steve Quebral interviews Deacon Venatius Agbasiere, a Transitional Deacon in the Diocese of Buffalo. He was born in Nigeria and spent 4 years at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY, graduating with a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry. Deacon Agbasiere talks to us about his three books.

Newly ordained Deacon Chris Masla celebrated his first mass as a deacon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel this past Pentecost Sunday. We wanted to share his homily as a special edition of the podcast! We hope you enjoy.

Seminarian Chris Masla discusses the three promises he'll make when he is ordained a Transitional Deacon on May 19th. He also plays a bit of bluegrass with Austin, so be sure to listen to the very end! You won't want to miss this great conversation.

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We ask a group of Christian ministers about what it's like to date when your other big relationship in life is with God. Our panel includes Amy Norton, a recent graduate from Harvard Divinity School, Cara Rockhill, an ordained Transitional Deacon in the Episcopal Church, and Nick Chiurazzi, a Pastor of Youth at Lower Manhattan Community Church. Get Slate Plus: Andrea was recently interviewed by Slate's Leon Neyfakh about her decision to bring her personal life back into this show. To read this interview, sign up for Slate Plus: slate.com/whyohwhyplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 18, 2014, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, by Dcn. David Fons, newly ordained Transitional Deacon for the Diocese of Lansing. Dcn. David reflects on the call of the first deacons, recorded in today's reading from the Acts of the Apostles, and the call on all of us to live as disciples of Jesus in service to His Kingdom. The second reading and the Gospel help us understand how to do that. Key words: Easter, diaconate, discipleship, service, conversion, witness

Rev. Alexis Chase, Executive Director - Alexis joined the GIPL staff in September 2008 as the Outreach and Communications Director and was hired as the Executive Director in February 2010. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University in 2000 and earned her Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 2006. Alexis is a Transitional Deacon in The Episcopal Church and serves as a Deacon at Church of Our Saviour.

Summary of today's show: Deacon Thomas MacDonald found a calling to the priesthood while studying at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Since then he has studied at St. John Seminary and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. This summer he was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Cardinal Seán and has served at St. Paul's in Cambridge. He returns to Rome this fall for his final year before ordination. Deacon Tom joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor to talk about his journey to the priesthood and give listeners a brief tour of the Rome he has come to call home. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Deacon Tom MacDonald Links from today's show: Today's topics: Transitional Deacon Tom MacDonald 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed Fr. Chris O'Connor back to the show and they announced that St. John's Seminary is completely filled and can take no more men. There are 27 new men coming to the seminary this fall. It's partly due to more men from Boston and more dioceses sending men to St. John's. Scot said we need many, many more men to answer the call to the priesthood. Fr. Chris said they are strategizing ways to accommodate even more men next year. Scot asked Fr. Chris what he attributes the growth in seminaries to. Fr. Chris said in parishes with Eucharistic adoration, there you find vocations coming out. Fr. Chris said particular priests inspire young men in their vocations as well. Today's guest is Deacon Tom McDonald, who was ordained a transitional deacon on June 30 this year and will, God willing, be ordained next spring. 2nd segment: Scot and Fr. Chris welcomed Deacon Tom to the show. He grew up in Westford, Mass. He was born in Concord, Mass. He is a lifelong parishioner of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Westford. Deacon Tom said the town of Westford boomed in his childhood and St. Catherine boomed as well. He attended public schools in Westford. He said the seeds of his priesthood were sown about the age of 16, around his confirmation. He had a reconversion as a young adult and became convinced of the truth of the faith and he and a group of friends grew together in faith. He attended University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Scot said UMass was known as a crazy school. Deacon Tom said the reputation was deserved in some places, but that's also the place where his faith grew to include a call to the priesthood. He saw the sadness of the life lived away from God that opened his eyes to the gift of faith and the privilege of sharing his faith. It was through sharing his faith that he came to appreciate how wonderful it was to do that. Thanks to the help of Fr. McGonagle at the Newman Center that he was steered to the priesthood. Fr. Chris asked what helps in his own spiritual growth he encountered, what advice he would give to college freshman. Deacon Eric told them to get plugged in to what's going on. Take the initiative and ask how to get involved. Stay close to young men and women who share your values and faith. The company you keep shapes your destiny over the next four years. He knew a number of students who faded away from campus ministry and took a tragic course. Much depends on those opening weeks, cultivating the right sort of friendships and getting involved in the right sort of activities. Deacon Tom said one of the advantages of going to a secular college was that there was a clear demarcation between the life of faith and the life of the world. All you had to do is wake up early on Saturday morning to see the “walks of shame” and the dazed looks. You can see that they are suffering from the lies of the world. On the positive side were the friendships built upon the fullness of the Church's teachings and a life lived there. The decision was crystal clear. The goodness of God was so attractive in comparison with the darkness beyond. Scot asked what it was about the campus ministry at UMass that led so many to a deeper faith. Deacon Tom said it was the quality of friendships. When people would come to the Newman Center and get connected they would find themselves attracted to the friendships. Deacon Tom said his first instinct when he heard the call to the priesthood was to run. He heard the call as a freshman, but as a senior he resigned himself to exploring the call. During that time, he went to daily Mass, frequent confession, adoration. The quiet silence attuned the heart to hear God's voice. After graduation he wanted to spend a year in service. He worked at Northampton High School working with kids with learning disabilities. Deacon Tom asked himself which hurt less: walking away from the possibility of marriage or walking away from the prospect of the priesthood. The priesthood won out slightly and he decided to give it a year. He was still very far from knowing he was called and it took a long time for him to stop going back and forth over the decision. Scot asked when it connected and he became settled about the question. He had asked to leave the seminary in February of his first year but the faculty had asked him to go to a priestly formation course in Nebraska. They asked him to go regardless. In the midst of the eight-day Ignatian retreat, he experienced incredible graces and all of his worries, concerns, and apprehensions were obliterated. Scot asked what he would say to young men listening who are wondering if they're really being called. Deacon Tom said there is nothing to lose by applying to the seminary. He would recommend giving it a shot. If there's a woman you're interested in, you have to ask her out to determine if she's the one for you. You can't figure that out from afar. The seminary is like a courtship. By giving it a shot and experiencing it, he answered questions that could only be answered inside. Deacon Tom was also sent to the Pontifical North American College in Rome by Cardinal Seán. He hadn't known anything about it beforehand and so he trusted the faculty to send him where he needed to go. He's not a big traveler and so the prospect was daunting. He also loved his time at St. John's, where he was with three friends from U. Mass, and where he felt at home. To leave for Rome was intimidating. He also had to study Italian. Fr. Chris asked what graces he received from studying at the NAC. The first major blessing was going into this unknown world and having to trust God outside the network of his friends and family, but in a more radical way. Being in the city of martyrs and churches is humbling. One can't help but feel the immense place of Rome in the Church when there. Attending the big papal liturgies was electrifying, especially to se the love of pilgrims for Pope Benedict. The Pope exudes peace, calm, and power. People from every corner of the world crowd into the Square just to see him. Scot asked his favorite churches. Deacon Tom said his favorite is St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, built in classic Roman basilica style. Fr. Chris asked Deacon Tom what would be the perfect day visiting Rome. He said it would have to begin in St. Peter's Square by the obelisk in the center, the some obelisk St. Peter saw as he was crucified upside down. Then they would go on the Scavi tour in the excavations under St. Peter's, where the cemetery that held the bones of St. Peter were buried. This is the heart of the city. Then he would take them on a tour of the basilica itself, seeing the great altars and statues and art and windows. Scot said his favorite time in St. Peter's is 7am where everyone is there to pray. Deacon Tom would then take people to the North American College for the best view of the city from it's sixth floor. From there they would take the “Greg” route, which is their path to the Gregorian University and along the way they would see the beautiful Piazza Navona. The Piazza has beautiful cafes and fountains and art. From there would be the Pantheon, originally a Roman temple converted to a beautiful church dedicated to Our Lady. It's a testament to the history of the Church. They would stop at the Gregorian University. Fr. Chris complained they haven't stopped for food yet. They would also see the Trevi fountain, which Deacon Tom says is a trust trap with pickpockets. So they would go to Santa Maria Maggiore, the first church in Christendom dedicated to Our Lady. They have a relic of the creche, the manger in which Christ was laid in Bethlehem. Deacon Tom said in the fifth century a young Roman patrician had a dream about the Virgin Mary sending snow in the middle of the summer. He told the bishop and he interpreted it as a desire of the Blessed Mother for a church in the city. Sure enough the snow fell in Rome in the middle of summer. Rome is extremely hot in the summer and it hardly even snows in winter. This is the Feast of St. Mary Major on August 3. Ever year they drop white rose petals on the congregation to remember this miracle. From there it's to the Colosseum and then St. John Lateran Basilica, the cathedral church of Rome. Scot said this is his favorite church in Rome. Fr. Chris disagrees and said St. Peter's is first for him, then St. Mary Major, then St. Paul's, and only then St. John's. Scot said the Popes lived at St. John Lateran until the 16th century. Fr. Chris said the Pope celebrates Holy Thursday at St. John Lateran instead of St. Peter's. Deacon Tom also recommends the neighborhood of Trastevere, which was the site of some of the first Christian communities in Rome. It was traditionally Jewish in the imperial time. It's a beautiful picturesque and artistic community with wonderful food. Fr. Chris said there's a Bohemian feel to the neighborhood. 3rd segment: Deacon Tom has been doing his summer pastoral assignment at St. Paul in Cambridge. He said it's very vibrant, with a lot going on, including the boys' choir school and campus ministry to Harvard. The parishioners are very active and involved. Fr. Chris asked Deacon Tom what is the basic message of his homilies. Deacon Tom said it's that God desperately wants to be a part of your life in many and varied ways. Be vigilant and generous in opening ourselves to him. Scot said he thinks St. Paul's is unique in the United States. He said people drive for more than an hour to come to St. Paul's on Sundays. There's a deep intellectual tradition that comes with the parish. Deacon Tom said he's encountered a number of young people who have come into contact with the faith and who have questions and want to know more. He's given a couple of talks at the parish on several topics and he's had a very varied group of attendees, from Protestant pastors to agnostic political science students. Fr. Chris asked Deacon Tom to explain his position. He said a transitional deacon transitions from the diaconate to the priesthood. He will become a priest. They also take a promise of celibacy. Permanent deacons who are married do not. the deacon is also meant to have a heart for the poor and needy. In the liturgy, the deacon assists the priest at Mass, including preaching at the discretion of the priest. They can also baptize and witness marriages. Scot said many young priest and transitional deacons don't have the opportunity to live in a full rectory like at St. Paul's. Deacon Tom said some of the priests are on vacation but they've also had visiting priests, including some studying at Harvard. There's been a wonderful fraternity and fellowship in the rectory. He's learned a lot from the experiences and stories from the older priests. Deacon Tom said the parish was kind of quiet during the summer, but still was busy. He was surprised by the number of young people coming to confession every day after Masses. Fr. Chris asked Deacon Tom's goals in Rome next year. He will be starting a new degree in theology and spending these months as a deacon and preparing for priestly ordination in May. His pastoral assignment will be teaching First Communion class at Santa Susannah in Rome, which is the American parish there. The students aren't always American but are there to be exposed to new cultures.