Fr. 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.

About the Author
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 The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons and Come to the Feast: Liturgical Ministry of, by, and for Everybody.

Reviews
... an essential for deacons--temporary or permanent.Church
Succinct and solid, Fr. Kwatera's short volume lays out the deacon's liturgical duties in each of the pertinent sacraments, as well as postoral care of the sick, Communion outside Mass, Benediction, the liturgy of the hours, the way of the Cross, and the Holy Week Liturgies.Church
Recommended for all theological collections.Catholic Library World
The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons can also be effectively used in parish educational programs and vocational recruitment seminars.Catholic Library World
. . . packed with useful information for both transitional and permanent deacons. It is the perfect refresher or explanation and allows someone considering taking formation classes to understand what they are doing and why.CRUX of the News
This brief and very helpful book would be perfect for diaconal formation and/or as a gift for the newly ordained deacon...very highly recommended.Alan Hommerding



Book Information
ISBN 9780814630501
Author Michael Kwatera, OSB
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Liturgical Press
Publisher Liturgical Press
Weight(grams) 113g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 137mm * 6mm