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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 ofMercy Parish, 2600 Shasta View Drive, Redding CA (unless otherwise specified)
I will be preaching the Secondweekend of each month:
Feb. 14, 2010: 8:30 am, 11:00 am
Mar. 13, 2010: 5:00 pm Mar. 14, 2010: 12:00 pm (Shingletown)
Apr. 11, 2010: 8:30 am, 11:00 am
May 8, 2010: 5:00 pm May 9, 2010: 12:00 pm (Shingletown)
Jun. 13, 2010: 8:30 am, 11:00 am
The Culture of Death and Being Catholic
Palm Sunday: Murdering Others With Gossip?
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
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.
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 Carl (Afghanistan)
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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Bad Company
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Things to remember from the video:
1 Corinthinans 15:33 - "Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good
character."
" ...I expected that I was going to b...
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Arwen Mosher: What's your favorite time-saver? | I made rice crispy treats
and minty brownies for the Super Bowl on Sunday, and in the process I got to
use...
Word for the Weekend: February 14
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it's the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the last Sunday before Ash
Wednes...
Ancient people.
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Father Ignatius was on his way back from a school trip to the museum in the
big city with the young children from St Andrew’s School.
The young seven-yea...
The Judas League is at it again
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Real Catholic TV has a couple of reports on John Carr, the guy who heads the
U.S. bishops' Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development.
He's been t...
Pontifical Skiing
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Drive an hour out of Rome and you’re already in the snow. John Paul II honed
in on that fact as Holy Father and hit the hills out in the Abruzzi for some ...
There but for the grace of God.......
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Getting better everyday! I am making it through my week here in Taipei,
Taiwan....first business trip since I have been back at work. Very happy to
report,...
COME BACK HOME!!!
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This note is for those who fail to go to Mass and Church on Sundays on a
regular basis, for those who have turned away from the Sacrament of
Reconciliation...
Another Candidate’s View
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My good friend and fellow Deacon Candidate Dennis Kelley put his own unique
spin on Sunday’s event: A “Candidate” For The Diaconate On Sunday, December
6, ...
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