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 43 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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Come to Me

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a 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.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest…” (Matthew 11:28)

COME TO ME: The message from today’s gospel still rings true today. We don’t have to fight the fight alone. God wants to help. He is concerned about us and offers to relieve us of our burdens. He recognizes that we are drained and at our breaking point, and encourages us to seek rest in Him.

We’re spinning our wheels anyway, what do we have to lose?

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  1. John E Shelton Avatar
    John E Shelton

    As I am a permanent associate of the Sisters of St Francis Oldenburg, I especially love your reflections! May God bless you, your family, and your ministry always.

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