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on January 5th, 2026 at 22:39
AI OverviewDeacons may feel unappreciated for several reasons, primarily stemming from the <strong>behind-the-scenes nature of their work, confusion over their role compared to pastors, and a lack of formal recognition</strong> from the congregation. We have a new Deacon, a retired cardiologist, father of a Priest, and I see his worth and aspirations for us not being recognized by the Church Council. For example, he had wanted to have a monthly Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament for the congregation BUT this is denied. If I were in your friend's position, I would spend my time outside of his regular duties, to join the congregation in daily Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament three times a day, 9am, 3 pm, and 10 pm. Jesus will certainly love this, your friend will signal the importance of Adoration, his santification will be assured, and he will be doing what the Church needs most of all: Praise and glory to God, penance for all sin, and the salvation of the world. St. Aloysuis Gonzaga had to be ordered by his Superiors to reduce his time with Jesus because all he would have been doing were saying the Mass and Adoring. He had to really really wrest himself away from the Adoration Chapel. Deacons need to be doing the really hard work: Adoration of Jesus.
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hazcompat
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on January 5th, 2026 at 19:42
Enkindle within us the fire of Thy love!
The one who dwells in the depths of his own heart escapes from this life’s enchantments, for walking according to the Spirit, he cannot know the desires of the flesh.…
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on January 5th, 2026 at 18:56
The anguish of my struggles
Lord, look at my struggles,to be ever consistent,in the face of troublesthat are so persistent..It is so difficultto maintain Your bearings,to be always vigilantand avoid the failings..My cause weighs heavilywith…
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John Z.
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on January 5th, 2026 at 11:14
Jesus in the workplace!
The Apostle Peter’s words originally addressed to the church elders 2000 years ago, remind me of our modern workplace today. They read like a fundamental guidebook for management, leadership, supervisors and…
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Desert D.
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on January 5th, 2026 at 10:46
St. John Neumann, A Great Theologian
St. John Newmann's writings and theology were excellent. He was a great man and outstanding developer of our faith in the United States. Thank you, Lord, for sending him to…
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Marzena R.
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on January 5th, 2026 at 6:22
Love Jesus
I love you Jesus.
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hazcompat
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on January 5th, 2026 at 6:13
The Day of adversity and prosperity are the same!
When we let ourselves get excessively upset on account of bodily irregularities that can befall us, we should realize that our soul is still enslaved by the desires of the…
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Ana A.
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on January 5th, 2026 at 4:46
Ana A. on Morning Prayer for Saint John Neumann, Bishop on January 5th, 2026 at 4:11
Almighty Lord God Blessed be our God,Most merciful Lord we thank you for the truth, you give us for thy you so dearly love us so. You have given us…
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Peter R.
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 5th, 2026 at 2:44
The Mandate of the Light: Discern, Declare and Deliver
In a world filled with competing voices, the Apostle John issues a vital command: "test the spirits to see whether they belong to God" (1 John 4:1). This discernment is…
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Lyn S.
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 4th, 2026 at 20:47
Let the echo get louder
The echo of Gods word, in our hearts, should become louder and louder.let us be omega conduit by which His voice can be heard!Blessed be the name of God.
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hazcompat
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 4th, 2026 at 19:33
Bliss beyond all bliss!
God has created human souls for himself. He desires to unite them to himself and to give them the immeasurable fullness and incomprehensible bliss of his own divine life, already…
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Nanette s.
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 4th, 2026 at 18:14
Nanette s. on Night Prayer for Epiphany of Our Lord on January 4th, 2026 at 18:04
I just want to thank all of you for your prayers and God the great I Am. I.feel the storm has calmed and I feel more peaceful. I thank the…
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