The Form of a Servant: What is a Permanent Deacon? | @ArchEdmonton

[BiornBear]

I know what reflection because of death. I died during surgery on my birthday in January 2020. It was supposed to be a lite, routine procedure and I was awake. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t stop it. I even told the doctor I was dying and he said I was fine. The next thing I know I’m waking up with shock paddles on me. I had a profound awakening and changed everything. Thank you Lord. God Bless.

[Steve-qrlm]

I am a 33 year old married man from Australia and I want to serve the kingdom and our Lord, I am meeting with my parish priest next week to discuss the idea and first steps to becoming a deacon! Thank you for this amazing video!

[TitoSilversax]

there's such as sense of peace that emanates from these deacons. God bless them in their ministry.

[PilgrimPiper]

"evangelization passes through charity"...something for me to meditate on. I have been discerning permanent diaconate seriously since 2008. Offering prayer for all. Thank you for this video. It was very well done.

[deacondennispurificacion]

Around 13:30, my brother deacon said that you must have your wife on board with the diaconate. This is ABSOLUTELY true for those discerning the diaconate and even after ordination. It won't happen without her. Thank you, wives of deacons!

[bigfootapologetics]

Thank you for this. I'm beginning a discernment process with respect to the diaconate and for most lay Catholics in my area, there are virtually no deacons to look to or ask questions of.

[reyrobles]

Thank you for this inspirational video. We have two Deacon at our Parish and they are both both wonderful examples that have inspired me.

[armandosalgado]

Thank you all for your testimonials. God bless

[armandosalgado]

You all are my inspiration. God bless

[RomeBoys]

Check out Rome Boys episode on "Interview with a Deacon":

[aahlstrom]

I have had a constant, daily call for the diaconate for 3 years but as soon as I mentioned I was 28 and single the diocesan vocations director practically turned into a used-car salesman and kept talking to me about priesthood. When he realized I was firm he stopped responding to my emails... very aggravating. I get it, we need priests.

[notpants]

This has further helped me understand this vocation. Thank you very much.

[RomeBoys]

Watch The Rome Boys Show as we "Interview a Deacon"!

[noelty]

Is it possible to serve as deacon while having a full time corporate work? Can you enlighten me on how a deacon work on a given week? Thank you.

[zanecote]

I feel like I am being called to be a deacon. I’m not 100% sure it’s just a hunch. I am not married yet though, and would like to be married before. I do want children one day. Hopefully God guides me to the woman I am meant to marry soon 😅

[marthagarcia]

Yes trust is extremely important god bless you all I love to help people from my heart not for the show

[brandonfrench]

So the Deacon is a model of service to laity? Am I understanding that correctly?

[via]

If only the permanent diaconate is accepted in our country.

[Anon.]

I do not think that Deacons should dress like Priests or be robed like them. They should not wear a white collar like a Priest either. It is confusing for the Laity.