Why Not Be a Deacon? | Scivias: Episode 14

From the earliest days of the Church, deacons have performed an essential ministry. They are often called the left and right hand of the Bishop, and they reveal Christ’s love especially through service. You want to serve the Church, but you also want to get married and have kids. Is God calling you to be a deacon?
Maybe, but you’re not married yet, and God is speaking to your heart now. You can’t become a married deacon if you’re not married first. The life of a deacon is demanding, and so his wife and family should be involved in his discernment and decision. If God is calling you to marriage, go be a holy husband and father and discern the diaconate later down the road.
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[@jesusreyes7619]

"But you aren't married yet", really called me out there

[@jessr1698]

The church needs more deacons. Where I'm from, all the deacons are old and retiring. New younger deacons can breathe life into the church.

[@PP-tj9xm]

Very christian of you

[@l.elmo.di.scipio]

I'm 30, graduated from college and certain that my first vocation is to the sacrament of marriage and lead a holy family, with the help of God. Yet, as I know that I'm not called to the priesthood, what's wrong with looking up to being a deacon? Its all about God's grace and recognizing it when its due. Let those who have different vocations pursue them without guilt.

[@Djesparz]

Understandable and true. I think this message is not made for you. Others need to hear this.

[@georgeoputo6663]

Sometimes i feel like im called to be a deacon but our country doesn't have such a vocation

[@jbe4life]

I am from Philippines, 48 years old, separated to a wife without children for 10 years. I am now serving a church as Eucharistic Minister. I am interested by this vocation. I donot know if the church here in Philippines has this. And i donot know if i am qualify

[@gaggymott9159]

I am currently involved in discernment and contemplation of a 'calling.' However, I am gay man attracted to men, so I feel that I am without, to saving souls as a Deacon...No desire to marry, procreate children, but yet I am willing to serve the Church....Sadly, I am outcast

[@WiIICheck]

I’m a devout Catholic, and you are not an outcast. There’s a difference between attraction and acting upon that attraction. I’m attracted to women, but I cannot act on those feelings unless I’m married. We’re all sinners, Church priests, bishops and even popes, too. If you’re calling is to be a Deacon, don’t let your battle of the rejection of your sins stop you. I’m called to become a Deacon, as well, so listen to your calling.

[@freshrockpapa-e7799]

You can always return to Church and serve in it.

[@ofoamaluuchenna114]

I feel called to permanent diaconate but I am in Nigeria and the ministry is not recognized. Please what should I do?

[@Daniele-ez7eh]

You could try as accolite

[@psjasker]

In a time when the Chancery appears to be ground zero for heresy and nihilism the title of “Bishop’s Man’ has no appeal for this married Catholic. I’ll support my humble parish priest!

[@kelly4187]

It sounds to me that what we then need is a man of service who is truly faithful to Christ, to step forward for ordination. Don't forget... Bishops come and go. In your parish, priests will come and go. A strong deacon, deeply knowledgeable, deeply prayerful and faithful, could be the only true earthly point of stability in your parish. When heresies spread, we need faithful men more than ever. When children are being raised without strong male influences, then we need strong male servant leaders more than ever.

[@matthewhartt5887]

Really, what's the point? One might as well remain a a member of the laity and not contribute to clericalism in the Church!