The Last step before Priesthood...

Three men were ordained as Transitional Deacons in the Archdiocese of San Antonio on 9-9-23...with one waiting in the Wings...

What a great Mass and Ordination Ceremony...the Choir was heavenly!!!

All 4 will be ordained (God Willing) to the Presbyterate...the Diocesan Priesthood in May of 2024...Praise God!!!

Archbishop Gustavo's homily: (An observer's viewpoint)

--God has surely called these men to be deacons to be priests...

--The Monstrance holds the Holy Eucharist...may these 4 be Eucharistic Men!

--What is the Eucharist but a "New Covenant in My Blood"...

--Mother knows best! Mary is always praying for her special sons...

--Mary's fiat: "I am the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy Word."...May these men listen to their Mother!

--Mary's Visitation was a journey of Service and Love...these new deacons will continue their journey of Service and Love!

The Diaconate is the Gateway to the Order of Ministers...Deacons, Priests and Bishops

--The Power of Service in the Church is a revitalizing force of building His Church...

May Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of San Juan De Los Lagos guide you on your path using the Power of Prayer to become Eucharistic Men in the World!

Observer Insights (from the Holy Spirit):

These Deacons have experienced during their formation the Transubstantiation of their Souls from Men to Ministers...and Future Presbyters...

May they continue to serve at the feet of the people!!!