Husband, Father, Writer, Beggar.
Husband, Father, Writer, Beggar.
By Nathan
Deacons were first ordained by the Apostles to help by feeding the poor widows in the Church. They were chosen because they had good reputations and were filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom. In the Church today, Deacons continue…
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The hierarchical gift of the priesthood comes to the Church through the sacrament of Orders. The priest is anointed and empowered by the Holy Spirit to pastor his flock and offer sacrifice on their behalf in the Holy Mass. The…
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The most visible of the hierarchical gifts is the office of Bishop. Our Bishop is a successor of the Apostles. In the book of Acts, the eleven Apostles worked with the Holy Spirit in choosing someone to take the place…
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God has given us a mission, to make disciples of the nations. He gives us grace, especially through the sacraments administered to the faithful by the Church. But wait, there’s more! He also gives us spiritual gifts. The Church distinguishes…
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When Jesus walked among us, His preaching ministry came accompanied by tremendous miraculous healings. The blind saw, the lame leapt to their feet, lepers were cleansed. Jesus pointed to these miracles as evidence that the Kingdom of God was at…
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Through the Sacrament of Ordination, God gives the Church Bishops, Priests, and Deacons to lead and serve us in our walk of faith. Ordination configures men to Jesus Christ in a special way to empower them to act on His…
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I'm a charismatic Catholic who lives on the outskirts of nowhere. God has given me a wife, a family, and a mission to feed the hungry. These are my stories.
