Life after ordination!

In the off chance that anyone reads still reads this, I thought I'd put in a quick update. You have my word that a more significant update will follow. I also hope to put up more regular updates again, but I think it would be more prudent to avoid making promises there....

Its been just over two months since my ordination to the deaconate. It is still something that makes me catch my breath at times! One of my friends, as he approached his priestly ordination, remarked how suddenly ordination seemed to come on him, especially after so many years in the seminary. I can empathize now.

The greatest joy so far has been to assist at the Mass a deacon. Just a few weeks ago I flew back to my internship parish in my archdiocese to be with them as a deacon - I preached at the Masses and was also blessed to be able to baptize fifteen children. It was a great occasion, for me as a new minister and to be able to share in the moment with the parents of those newest members of the Church.


Another moment of great grace was being able to assist as a deacon at the ordination of a my classmates and diocesan brother - Deacon Nicholas Wichert. If you have a little time, please offer up prayers for him. If you have a lot of time, go over to his blog (link on the right) and drop a note of congratulations. Who knows, maybe he'll even update his blog!

Peace,
Deacon Jacob Maurer

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