Today as I begin my day, I am reminded that this is a special day. Today I celebrate my 2nd anniversary of ordination.
I am sure that for most men, as they enter into the life of a permanent deacon, they can feel overwhelmed. Luckily over the last two years, I think everyone has felt overwhelmed by everything that has occurred.
Most days I am able to remind myself of the two statements that help me maintain my diaconal identity.
1) Each time I prepare myself to proclaim the Gospel, I repeat the words that the Bishop spoke to me at my ordination: ” Receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you new are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.”
2) My mission is to bring the poor to the Church and the Church to the poor.
Today is a good day to reflect on how am I living out the 7 CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY:
1. Feed the hungry.
2. Give drink to the thirsty.
3. Clothe the naked.
4. Shelter the homeless.
5. Visit the sick.
6. Visit the imprisoned.
7. Bury the dead.
The Deacon Guy 
Happy Anniversary and thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Congrats Guy on your anniversary! May your years continue to be a blessing!
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