Cardinal Robert W. McElroy emphasized the importance of permanent deacons in bringing hope and joy to those they serve.
The call – and the grace that Christ gave you in that call – and the sacrifices you make means you are called to be the one who says, ‘don’t lose hope, don’t give up’
Cardinal McElroy was the principal celebrant and homilist at a Mass to open the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s annual convocation for permanent deacons and their wives, attended by about 100 deacons and others.
Author's summary: Cardinal McElroy emphasizes deacons' role in bringing hope.