{"product_id":"the-liturgical-ministry-of-deacons-second-edition-9780814630501","title":"The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons: Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFr. Michael Kwatera, OSB, helps deacons comprehend, share, and effectively perform their ministry by providing both spiritual and functional support. This short work is directed to all deacons, both permanent and transitional, in the hope that it will promote their formation for service within the church's Eucharist, other sacramental rites, and communal prayer. Contents include explanations of the deacon's role in various church situations and liturgies - such as confirmation and marriage - as well as outside of the Mass setting, such as ministering to the sick. With Petitions for Deacons from Ancient Liturgies\" and historical background, this book provides an interesting and informative look at the deacon's role in the Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKwatera, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rev. Michael Kwatera, OSB, is a monk and director of liturgy for Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. He taught courses in liturgy at Saint John's University in Collegeville and at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, and served as pastor of several local Benedictine parishes. He has authored numerous articles and several Liturgical Press books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Liturgical Ministry of Deacons\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCome to the Feast: Liturgical Ministry of, by, and for Everybody.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413324599570,"sku":"9780814630501","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_26a9dc14-8143-4dd8-a9c1-7230404f0f60.jpg?v=1729352677","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-liturgical-ministry-of-deacons-second-edition-9780814630501","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}