I enjoy all comments, even comments that oppose my thinking, AS LONG AS IT IS REPECTFUL and not just a blast of anger. I would love to hear from you....
My Wife's Blog
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Scuba Deacon
I am A Veteran And Love My Country
U.S. Navy Corpsman 1984-1989 (Naval Hospital Long Beach and 4th Marine Division - "Doc Kearns")
About Me
Deacon Patrick Kearns
I am a Catholic man who has been blessed by God with many things, but most of all with the gift of faith. I was ordained a Catholic Deacon on June 7, 2008. I have a beautiful wife (Liz) who motivates and amazes me each day, as well as 3 great children. I have been managing the Psychiatric Nursing - Clinical Department of a 99-bed psychiatric facility since early 2000. I feel very blessed with my life and am following a call to serve God's people.
This blog is about my Christian journey, relationships, and experiences.
The content of this website is solely the responsibility of Deacon Patrick Kearns, and does not necessarily represent the Sacramento Diocese or any other entity of the Roman Catholic Church - although I hope that none of my own writings are contrary to the doctrines of faith and morals as proposed by the Magisterium of the Church or to the truths of God as contained in the Holy Scriptures.
Links provided from this website to other websites do not imply agreement or approval of anything on the other sites, but are provided mainly for purposes entertainment, spiritual / personal growth, or humor.
Nothing on this website is intended to give offense to any other persons, groups, nations, or institutions.Please contact me if you feel otherwise and more than likely I will remove it..... My intention is to be a uniting force for Jesus Christ, People of all Nations, and the Catholic Church.
Walk For Life West Coast - San Francisco
Hey, who is that "Funny Looking" Deacon from Redding?
Pregnant - You Have Options
click on the picture for a link to the CareNet site. Don't Kill Your Baby - The Guilt will last forever.
Deacon Pat Kearns
"Receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, practice what you preach." -Ordination Rite-
Deacon Pat's Preaching Schedule Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 2600 Shasta View Drive, Redding CA (unless otherwise specificed)
I will be preaching the Second weekend of each month:
Nov. 9, 2009: 8:30 am, 12:00 pm (Shingletown)
Dec. 12, 2009: 5:30 pm Dec. 13, 2009: 11:00 am
Jan. 10, 2010: 8:30 am, 12:00 pm (Shingletown)
Feb. 13, 2010: 5:30 pm Feb. 14, 2010: 11:00 am
Mar. 14, 2010: 8:30 am, 12:00 pm (Shingletown)
Apr. 10, 2010: 5:30 pm Apr. 11, 2010: 11:00 am
May 9, 2010: 8:30 am, 12:00 pm (Shingletown)
Jun. 12, 2010: 5:30 pm Jun. 13, 2010: 11:00 am
Please pray that I can be an authentic voice of the Gospel.
The Culture of Death and Being Catholic
Deacon Pat's Recent Homily - Palm Sunday: Murdering Others With Gossip? Also the "Triduum."
Saludos a usted que han visitado mi sitio y no leen inglés.
Gozaría de la audiencia de usted, me siento por favor libre escribirme en
What does a Deacon Do? The terms “Deacon” and “Diaconate” derive from the Greek word diakonia which means “service” or “ministry.” A deacon, then, is ordained by the Church for service.
But what kind of service? The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church speaks of three areas of diaconal service: Ministry of Charity, Ministry of the Word, and Ministry of Liturgy.
Ministry of Charity The deacon is ordained to be a witness to the Gospel through a life of service. A deacon serves through his person-to-person encounters: he ministers to the poor, the aged, the sick, prisoners. He participates in programs dealing with community problems like substance or child abuse. The deacon works with youth and young adults in various parish and/or community programs. The deacon is obliged to be a positive influence for change in the world...so that society may be renewed by Christ and transformed into the family of God.
Ministry of the Word The deacon proclaims the Gospel. He is an agent of evangelization, that is, of announcing the Good News of Christ in society. He also preaches at liturgical gatherings: he teaches in religious education programs, sacramental preparation programs, i.e. baptism, marriage, RCIA.
Ministry of Liturgy
The deacon assists at the Eucharistic Celebration, administers baptism, witnesses marriages, officiates at wakes and funerals, administers some sacramentals, presides at prayer services, i.e. communion services and benediction.
Catholic Come Home
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DJM (Disciples of Jesus and Mary)
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A Message from Coach Pat
Be the voice of truth to the world in your words, your actions, your relationships, and in all that you do!
I Love Winter
Keep Them in Your Prayers (Our Priests) Modern Day Warriors
Father Vince
Father Jonathan Molina
Father Uriel Ojeda
Father Paul
Father Benjamin (Guatemala)
Father Matthew
Father Avram (Rome)
Father Canny
Father Jovito
Father Oscar
Father Juniper (CFR)
Father Joseph Mary (CFR)
Father Geovanny Pèrez Tàquez (Guatemala)
Prayer Warriors (On the road to the Holy Priesthood)
Transitional Deacon Zach Peterson
Jacob Niemand
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Intensity.
Passion.
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