Thank you Deacon. Still discerning. Everything you said sounds like it would be a true blessing and to join with the mission of Jesus and in His Church to bring Salvation of our LORD to the WORLD! Yes!
Hi! I know it's been 5 months since your question and you would prefer an answer directly from Father Deacon here, but I would like to take the time to answer them for you. Deacons have the permission to wear the cassock/clerical shirt with the Roman collar at their discretion, since Deacons are expected to hold actual, secular work when not engaged in work and service for the Church. So, many Deacons will simply wear normal clothing every day and wear liturgical garb for Mass, but many traditional Deacons choose to wear the cassock/clerical shirt every day and in their jobs (if their place of work permits it).
@@PatrickSteil well, I've since entered formation for the Diaconate. I can tell you, you'll wear clerics as your Bishop instructs. Good luck if you do go forward with it. Prayers!
@@PatrickSteil Thanks for checking up. I have not gotten a positive reply yet. I have asked a couple of vocations directors here and they all say that it is not possible in Nigeria due to the fact that the church in Nigeria is not mature enough to take care of a deacon and his family (as many will be married). One in particular said it won't be logistically feasible to transfer (married) deacons to areas where their services are needed as that would imply moving a whole family. They gave more reasons along these lines. However, I told them that I am still single and plan on remaining single. To that they replied I should discern instead for priesthood.
@@ofoamaluuchenna114 Well, perhaps you should discern that! The Church, society - the World needs more dedicated priests! May God Bless you on your journey to submit your will to His and serve His Church in whatever way he lays out to you.
My understanding (and it depends on each diocese), is that the commitment is determined in consultation with the Bishop/Parish priest. My diocese advises that the typical time commitment is 6-8 hours per week. The parish that you are assigned to may also cover some expenses (like travel costs for driving around) if they have the budget for it. The thoughts of remuneration for the work should be part of the discernment process and ideally it should not factor when making the decision. This is a service to be offered for the love of God and his Church not for money.
What does it mean when a Deacon says you should be a Deacon ? He has long past. But he was a rough old Man. Hell had One of them educated guy. Who had all the Degrees. He didn't pass. Me and Deacon Ferris. LOVE. He was a Beautiful person. Question should I try to be a Deacon or just be a Good Person ? I don't know the calling. Father Roger Blessed My Queen and I married 30 years ago. And my Prist looked at my wife and told Amy.I sorry Amy you are going to have a HARD time getting Wayne to Haven.
GOOD MORNING SIR FAMILIA I've grown up in the Baptist Church my nephew he came a hypocrite now he's a deacon I told him he posed to pray over sister and brother in the hospital he got mad at me He's a hypocrite that's a question to ask you if you don't go pray it's wrong
You are Right I not Deacon material. After 30 years of marriage and my Queen. Wife giving birth to 8. Like I tell my wife you carried for 9 months. I carry them for 9teen years. I should be sut up now and practice my Mission Rosary making. Does anyone have any negative comments? Please Tell Me. My Wife can tell you what I would say.
*TRUE AND POWERFUL CONVERSION STORY PLUS GREAT MIRACLES! March, 2022 Thank GOD for our LADY of GUADALUPE; when I visited her Shrine in Mexico in Dec. 2012, and I was suffering at the time of "Sleep Apenea" I was healed really while still there - FRARNKLY, my first intensions were to honor her. †Also, when I prayed few Rosaries to help me to quit smoking cigaretes on May 17, 1998, she answered my prayers immediately, though I was SUPER skeptical at that time, (prv 3: 5) †Truely, when I was inspired to recite one single Rosary in December 12, 2000, I was healed from my unbelief (Jn. 14: 1) - and I tried at the time first to pray OUR FATHER, but I couldn't remember the prayer; but GOD still saved me! Also During my first Rosary procession outdoors in May 13, 2001, I saw Queen of the Holy Rosary walking with us for 4-5 seconds; And she had long, dark, blue dress & absolutely attractive one. †Since my conversion, I try NOT to miss attending Masses weekly or daily etc. And I pray the Devine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm, and I NEVER miss it. †UNDOUBTLY, Reading & meditating on "Gospel of life" according to the daily readings is like my "daily bread" And I read the Bible from cover to cover 3 times since my conversion! & I read the CCC as well, (Is. 55: 10 -11). Also, I like to what some one says: every winter turns into spring. But "The fool says in his heart, "There is no God" (Ps.14:1) †Unfortunately, many "Catholics don't know what they have, and Evangelicals don't know what they are missing!" †And I used to attend few different Evangelical Churches for a few years searching for TRUTH while residing in Stockholm & they opened my eyes a LITTLE bid to the facts of faith at the time. † God is still in the miracle buisness. And thank God for the ROSARY prayer, etc.(Ps. 107:13- 14 †"This is the day which GOD hath made a day for us to REJOICE & be GLAD" - Ps.118: 2 †By Saba Korial, MIC, & I was born in Middle East, now Canadian & Christian CATHOLIC & part of 1.360 Million world wide Catholics. (2 Tm 2:4 & 4:7). Note that the Name of God is mentioned 3 times while praying the ROSARY as follow: first the LORD, then Jesus & GOD (prv. 3: 5). Copy & google the following: 1.ua-cam.com/video/HGiQxEVC8oI/v-deo.html 2.WoW: ua-cam.com/video/GaLaQqsCWVs/v-deo.html 3.Wow, former pastor of the largest Church in Sweden, now Catholic! ua-cam.com/video/dalBtKmvogU/v-deo.html 4. Indian star: youtu.be5. /_U4R-JcfZ58 5.ua-cam.com/video/bg7IXTo0LPI/v-deo.html *"IT'S BETTER TO KNOW SOME OF THE QUESTIONS THAN ALL OF THE ANSWERS" -James Thundber *NEW BOOK by Steve Weidenkopf: " Light from Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil-and Came Out Stronger Than before" * FORMER EVANGELICAL PROFESSOR: "Weak Catholics Become Protestants Strong Protestants..."
Thank you for the information. I really believe I am being called to this. Like you said in another video, there is not much out there on this.
What does it take to become a Deacon? how many years of study? How much? What are the philosophical and theological studies?
The deacon at my parish leads the Eucharistic adoration prayers on Tuesdays it’s awesome
Thank you Deacon. Still discerning. Everything you said sounds like it would be a true blessing and to join with the mission of Jesus and in His Church to bring Salvation of our LORD to the WORLD! Yes!
Than you for the video. This is something that I was thinking more deeply about this past week.
Thank you, Deacon
How much time do you spend per week doing Deacon things and how has that changed over the years?
Amen praise god. Moore deacons needed
Very good.
Do all deacons were the priest collar?
How come some deacons wear the collar and the ones near me don't? Edit: also, does becoming a deacon replace your day job?
Hi! I know it's been 5 months since your question and you would prefer an answer directly from Father Deacon here, but I would like to take the time to answer them for you.
Deacons have the permission to wear the cassock/clerical shirt with the Roman collar at their discretion, since Deacons are expected to hold actual, secular work when not engaged in work and service for the Church.
So, many Deacons will simply wear normal clothing every day and wear liturgical garb for Mass, but many traditional Deacons choose to wear the cassock/clerical shirt every day and in their jobs (if their place of work permits it).
If God wills that I will become a Deacon I will wear it everywhere to proclaim Christ to anyone who needs it.
@@PatrickSteil well, I've since entered formation for the Diaconate. I can tell you, you'll wear clerics as your Bishop instructs. Good luck if you do go forward with it. Prayers!
@@GiftofChaosStudio Thanks, hadn't thought about that - I certainly will follow my Bishop's authority :)
I am very much interested in the permanent diaconate. I am in Nigeria however, and the permanent diaconate is not recognized. What should I do?
Really hope you find your answer.
Did you find an answer?
@@PatrickSteil Thanks for checking up. I have not gotten a positive reply yet. I have asked a couple of vocations directors here and they all say that it is not possible in Nigeria due to the fact that the church in Nigeria is not mature enough to take care of a deacon and his family (as many will be married). One in particular said it won't be logistically feasible to transfer (married) deacons to areas where their services are needed as that would imply moving a whole family. They gave more reasons along these lines.
However, I told them that I am still single and plan on remaining single. To that they replied I should discern instead for priesthood.
@@ofoamaluuchenna114 Well, perhaps you should discern that! The Church, society - the World needs more dedicated priests! May God Bless you on your journey to submit your will to His and serve His Church in whatever way he lays out to you.
If Deacons don't get paid how do they have time to work another job?
My understanding (and it depends on each diocese), is that the commitment is determined in consultation with the Bishop/Parish priest. My diocese advises that the typical time commitment is 6-8 hours per week. The parish that you are assigned to may also cover some expenses (like travel costs for driving around) if they have the budget for it. The thoughts of remuneration for the work should be part of the discernment process and ideally it should not factor when making the decision. This is a service to be offered for the love of God and his Church not for money.
How are deacons assigned?
What does it mean when a Deacon says you should be a Deacon ? He has long past. But he was a rough old Man. Hell had One of them educated guy. Who had all the Degrees. He didn't pass. Me and Deacon Ferris. LOVE. He was a Beautiful person. Question should I try to be a Deacon or just be a Good Person ? I don't know the calling. Father Roger Blessed My Queen and I married 30 years ago. And my Prist looked at my wife and told Amy.I sorry Amy you are going to have a HARD time getting Wayne to Haven.
GOOD MORNING SIR FAMILIA I've grown up in the Baptist Church my nephew he came a hypocrite now he's a deacon I told him he posed to pray over sister and brother in the hospital he got mad at me He's a hypocrite that's a question to ask you if you don't go pray it's wrong
Are you asking about a Deacon in the Baptist Church? That is a very different thing than being a Deacon in the Catholic Church :)
Baptist is the wrong bible/religion. That's why u r lost -son.
Are there deacon Franciscans ?
St. Francis was! And if you became a deacon first you could become a Secular Franciscan. My parish’s deacon is both
You are Right I not Deacon material. After 30 years of marriage and my Queen. Wife giving birth to 8. Like I tell my wife you carried for 9 months. I carry them for 9teen years. I should be sut up now and practice my Mission Rosary making. Does anyone have any negative comments? Please Tell Me. My Wife can tell you what I would say.
Really not much more than a layperson. Deacons just add another rung on the hierarchy ladder.
*TRUE AND POWERFUL CONVERSION STORY PLUS GREAT MIRACLES!
March, 2022
Thank GOD for our LADY of GUADALUPE; when I visited her Shrine in Mexico in Dec. 2012, and I was suffering at the time of "Sleep Apenea" I was healed really while still there - FRARNKLY, my first intensions were to honor her.
†Also, when I prayed few Rosaries to help me to quit smoking cigaretes on May 17, 1998, she answered my prayers immediately, though I was SUPER skeptical at that time, (prv 3: 5)
†Truely, when I was inspired to recite one single Rosary in December 12, 2000, I was healed from my unbelief (Jn. 14: 1) - and I tried at the time first to pray OUR FATHER, but I couldn't remember the prayer; but GOD still saved me! Also During my first Rosary procession outdoors in May 13, 2001, I saw Queen of the Holy Rosary walking with us for 4-5 seconds; And she had long, dark, blue dress & absolutely attractive one.
†Since my conversion, I try NOT to miss attending Masses weekly or daily etc. And I pray the Devine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm, and I NEVER miss it.
†UNDOUBTLY, Reading & meditating on "Gospel of life" according to the daily readings is like my "daily bread" And I read the Bible from cover to cover 3 times since my conversion! & I read the CCC as well, (Is. 55: 10 -11). Also, I like to what some one says: every winter turns into spring. But "The fool says in his heart, "There is no God" (Ps.14:1)
†Unfortunately, many "Catholics don't know what they have, and Evangelicals don't know what they are missing!"
†And I used to attend few different Evangelical Churches for a few years searching for TRUTH while residing in Stockholm & they opened my eyes a LITTLE bid to the facts of faith at the time.
† God is still in the miracle buisness. And thank God for the ROSARY prayer, etc.(Ps. 107:13- 14
†"This is the day which GOD hath made a day for us to REJOICE & be GLAD" - Ps.118: 2
†By Saba Korial, MIC, & I was born in Middle East, now Canadian & Christian CATHOLIC & part of 1.360 Million world wide Catholics. (2 Tm 2:4 & 4:7). Note that the Name of God is mentioned 3 times while praying the ROSARY as follow: first the LORD, then Jesus & GOD (prv. 3: 5). Copy & google the following:
1.ua-cam.com/video/HGiQxEVC8oI/v-deo.html
2.WoW: ua-cam.com/video/GaLaQqsCWVs/v-deo.html
3.Wow, former pastor of the largest Church in Sweden, now Catholic! ua-cam.com/video/dalBtKmvogU/v-deo.html
4. Indian star: youtu.be5. /_U4R-JcfZ58
5.ua-cam.com/video/bg7IXTo0LPI/v-deo.html
*"IT'S BETTER TO KNOW SOME OF THE QUESTIONS THAN ALL OF THE ANSWERS" -James Thundber
*NEW BOOK by Steve Weidenkopf: " Light from Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil-and Came Out Stronger Than before"
* FORMER EVANGELICAL PROFESSOR: "Weak Catholics Become Protestants Strong Protestants..."