The Deacon Reader

Contributors xi Introduction James Keating 1(4) PART ONE Historical and Theological Foundations for Diaconal Identity 5(134) 1. The History of the Diaconate Edward J. Enright 7(20) 2. The Contemporary Renewal of the Diaconate William T. Ditewig 27(29) 3. The Deacon and Gaudium et Spes Paul McPartlan 56(22) 4. The Diaconate as Medius Ordo: Service in Promotion of Lay Participation William S. McKnight 78(21) 5. The Deacon: Icon of the Sign of Hope Michael Ross 99(20) 6. The Moral Life of the Deacon James Keating 119(20) PART TWO Pastoral Foundations for Diaconal Identity 139(72) 7. Theological Education and the Diaconate Charles A. Bobertz 141(15) 8. Father and Shepherd Gerald F. Kicanas 156(11) 9. The Deacon and Personal Prayer Owen F. Cummings 167(15) 10. The Deacon and Work Thomas Baker 182(16) 11. The Sacramental Ministry of the Deacon in Parish Life Ray R. Noll 198(13) PART THREE Sociological Foundations for Diaconal Identity and Marriage 211(37) 12. The Diaconate and Marriage: A Sociological Reflection Mark A. Latcovich 213(19) 13. The Deacon's Wife: An Emerging Role Rebecca Meehan 232 Epilogue: The Kenotic Leadership of Deacons William T. Ditewig 248(30) Select Theological Bibliography 278