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THE EMERGING DIACONATE looks at the proliferation of the permanent deacons in the Latin Church especially since the Order was renewed to a permanent ecclesiastical rank in 1967. Deacon Ditewig focuses on the traditional view of the deacon as a kenotic servant, but balances this self-emptying view of the deacon with theosis, the Eastern Catholic belief based on St. Paul s phrase that deacons fill-up in Christ just as they pour themselves out in service of His Church. Written in a popular, narrative style, THE EMERGING DIACONATE eschews the 40-year-old model for the Deacon of Family first; Job second; Diaconate Third and presents new paradigms for this burgeoning ministry. Highlights: Blends history, theology, and insights from the social sciences to create a vision for the renewed contemporary diaconate Provides unique research from the Second Vatican Council which offers a surprising look at how the Council envisioned the diaconate Offers concrete suggestions for the future development of the diaconate, based on vision of the early pioneers of the renewed diaconate and in light of current ecclesial realities.
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Deacon William T. Ditewig, PhD, is executive director of the Secretariat of the Diaconate at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC. He authored Paulist s 101 Questions & Answers on Deacons (2004) and contributed to Theology of the Diaconate: The State of the Question (2005) and The Deacon Reader (2006) both by Paulist Press. He is a retired commander from the United States Navy.
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Defining the future
11 May 2008
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Deacon Ditewig has written a gem - whether you are simply studying about the Diaconate, discerning your own call, active in formation, or already ordained, this is a must read. I am active in a formation program (entering 5th year) and it solidified my sense of what I am pursuing better than anything else has done. It contains a wonderful history of deacons and what this order has meant to the Catholic Church throughout its history but it has so much more. It paints the big picture of what a Deacon really is (or should be) and that being a Deacon is about being a servant to all. Thank you Deacon Ditewig - your book was extremely helpful!
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Emergin Diaconate book
2 Sep 2008
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Book arrived promptly and in perfect shape. This is an essential book for anyone who is a Catholic deacon, training for the diaconate, and considering the diaconate. The author is a formost authority.
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