2nd Ordination Anniversary as a Catholic Permanent Deacon

 Today I come before you with a heart trembling in gratitude.

Two years ago, you have laid your wounded but glorious hands upon my scared and unworthy heart and whisperred the impossible:

"serve my people, wash their feet, carry my Word and become my flesh and bones."

And here I am Lord, still scared, still unworthy but learning to be more like you because your grace never lets go.

Father, I thank you for every altar I have kissed, every Gospel I have proclaimed, every person whose sorrow and need I have held and touched, and every blessing you have allowed me to speak in your most Holy Name.

And so Lord, take these two years, seal them in your Sacred Heart, and lead me forward into the unknown, to every place outside my comfort zones. For I know your grace will be enough and your love will continue to make me forever and truly Alive in Christ.

Amen.