From the Deacon's Desk

by Deacon Rick Wagner

Deacon Rick Wagner was ordained on June 23, 2012 and currently serves his home parish of St. Pius X in Indianapolis, IN. He has been married to his wife, Carol, for 42 years and they have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

Deacon Rick has been involved in Catholic education for 40+ years and currently serves as President of St. Theodore Guerin High School, a workshop instructor for Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, and a retreat leader.

He has also authored three books: Remember What’s Important (2011), Fifty Homilies from the Deacon’s Desk (2016), and Fifty MORE Homilies from the Deacon’s Desk (2024).

Have a question or comment for Deacon Rick? Feel free to contact him at rwagner@spxparish.org

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Open Hearts

Each day, I reflect upon a word or phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer.

“…and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying.” (Acts 16:11-15)

OPEN HEARTS: The Lord wants to open our hearts, too. It requires a willingness on our part. The Lord does not want to pry open our hearts. He wants free access, which requires us to have a willing spirit.

A heart opened by the Lord makes us attentive to Him. It gives us insights to the Word; it gives us an appreciation for the gifts of others; it inspires gratitude for our many blessings; and it welcomes opportunities to grow our relationship with Him.

The Lord wants to open our hearts. Let’s give Him access.

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