Blessed!

I was ordained a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph on June 7, 2014 by the Most Rev. Robert W. Finn, D.D. My Mom and Dad and brothers, Terry and Bob, flew in from Philadelphia to be with me and Karol. Later that day, I preached my first homily with my wife, parents, and brothers in attendance. This was such a beautiful blessing!

This day was also special for me because I could serve as a deacon to the great High Priest, Jesus Christ. Our late son, Aaron, was named for the first Temple High Priest, Aaron, the brother of Moses, and I felt Aaron was also with me that day. We were serving God together, he from Heaven and me in St. Louis Church in Kansas City. Praise God!