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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Struck Down

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.

“…we are persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:7-15)

STRUCK DOWN: Sometimes life gets the best of us. We feel beat down and depressed.

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul encouraged them to stay the course and be patient. He pointed out that they may be down (persecuted and struck down) but they are never out (not abandoned and not destroyed) as long as they keep Jesus in their heart.

We too struggle at times. Unfortunately, we tend to turn away from God when we need Him most! Rather than blame God when times are tough, we should be asking Him to share the burden with us. He will always say, “Yes.” He will never abandon us.

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