BLOG: Deacon-structing,Year of Mercy
Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann reflects on Communion in the days of the Apostles and looks at evidence for the practice in the early Church. ...read more
When we receive the Eucharist, we receive the fullness of God. We are also brought into communion with Christ and with each other, the Body of Christ. ...read more
As we begin reading chapter 6 of the Gospel of John at Mass, Deacon Pedro looks at the need to receive Communion with reverence. ...read more
Deacon Pedro concludes this series on Church Mothers with a look at a fascinating woman named Egeria, the first pilgrim to the Holy Land. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores the lives of four more women of the early Church: St. Melania the Elder, St. Melania the Younger, St. Paula, and St. Eustochium. ...read more
Deacon Pedro introduces us to some holy women from the 4th century: St. Helena, St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Monica, St. Marcella, and St. Mary of Egypt. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores more inspiring women of the early Church: St. Eudokia, St. Blandina, Syncletica of Alexandria, St. Demiana, and Margaret of Antioch. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores the intriguing story of the daughters of Philip, including St. Hermione, who prophesied in the early Church. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores some of the important women of the early Church, including Proba, St. Thecla, and two St. Macrinas. ...read more
Deacon Pedro continues his study of the Church Fathers by telling us about the Desert Fathers, who lived lives of simplicity in the Egyptian desert. ...read more