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“He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

(Philippians 2:8-11)

Mike Donio

Today is April 17th, and Jesus Christ is still Lord of lords and King of kings.

Deacon Matthew Newsome

Happy Holy Thursday to all my brother deacons!

What does the washing of the feet have to do with the diaconate? Well, diakonos means “servant,” and the washing of the Apostles’ feet is the preeminent sign of Jesus’ humble service. Moreover, this action takes place during the Last Supper, widely recognized as the establishment of the Eucharist as well as the priesthood, those two sacraments going hand in hand. But of course there is no “sacrament of the priesthood.” There is the one sacrament of Holy Orders. The sacramental grace of the priesthood was given to the Apostles at that time. But the Apostles were not merely priests. They would have possessed the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders, which includes the episcopacy, the priesthood — and the diaconate.

Deacon Matthew Newsome

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The Pillar

Milwaukee priest had clerical support in theft case

Ryan Burge

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According to some folks on social media, educated people don't believe in 'fairy tales'

The data says: Someone with a masters degree is just as likely to believe there is life after death as someone who didn't finish high school.

ReLiGiOn iS tHe oPiAtE oF tHe mAsSeS, amirite?

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Donald Paul Maddox

Just finished this wonderful book. A great little read in the wake of the Second Vatican Council and an insightful exposé from a Father of Vatican II.