Teaching & Preaching

The personal blog (and homily archive) of Deacon Matthew Newsome, writing about faith, morality, ministry, and theology in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Homilies

To Know, Love and Serve by Deacon Matthew Newsome

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)

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The Diaconate

The role of “transitional” deacons by Deacon Matthew Newsome

There is something of a debate going on at present among some respected members of the diaconate in the Catholic Church in the United…

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Homily Archive

18th Sunday Ordinary Time – Give Us This Bread Always

17th Sunday Ordinary Time – Transformed by Blessing

The Meaning of Worship: Eucharistic Mission

The Gift of the Eucharist: Corpus Christi

The Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation

The Diaconate Archive

Diaconal Vestments

Entering the Heart of the Diaconate

Clerics Living a Lay Life?

Can Deacons Bless?

The Ministry of Deacon

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