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Being Deacon: The Knot

August 7, 2015 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 1 Comment

Ever since I was ordained a deacon last August, I’ve meant to start a “Being Deacon” series. In fact, someone even contacted us through our Facebook page, urging me to provide this very series, but up until now, I’ve managed to churn out exactly one installment. Then, along came the Knights of Columbus, who asked me to write a weekly series this month for Fathers For Good.

Posted in: Being Deacon, Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Deacon, Diaconate, Fathers For Good

Should I Write More About Deacon Formation?

September 19, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments
Diaconate Ordination

Joel reflects on the process of discerning deacon formation with the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, especially in light of the demands that the formation process puts on his young family.

Posted in: Faith, Family Tagged: Catholic New Media Conference, Conception Abbey, Deacon, Diaconate, Discernment, Miscarriage Ministry, Monks, Perinatal Loss, Vocation

An Open Letter to my Parish: Why I am Discerning the Diaconate

June 16, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments

This letter appears in the June 19 & 26, 2011 bulletin of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, IA. My name is Joel Schmidt, and Fr. Hoefler asked me to write this column to introduce myself to you. Why? Because I am a parishioner here at St. Francis of Assisi and, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Conception Abbey, cross, Deacon, Discipline, Formation, God, Hebrews 3:13, Jesus, John 10:10, journey, Joy, Lord, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, obedience, Praise, Prayer, Psalms 84, Psalms 95, Sacrifice, saints, St. Teresa of Avila, Thanksgiving, Water, Wine
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