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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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. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we…
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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. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining… (John 6:1-15) DISTRIBUTED: Today’s Gospel is…
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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. OBEY: There is an interesting connection between the two readings of the day. In responding to the accusations of the…
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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. “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” (Acts 5:17-26) TELL THE…
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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. The community of believers was of one heart and mind. (Acts 4:32-37) ONE HEART AND MIND: What a powerful opening line we…
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I was cleaning out some old files and came across this reflection I wrote 15+ years ago: Carol and I spent three days last week babysitting our grandson, Joseph, while his parents went out of town. He is eight months old now, so he is not just a ‘lay around’ baby anymore. He is mobile,…
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Today’s gospel shares the familiar story of “Doubting Thomas” from John 20:19-31. If interested, the following is a homily I delivered on that same gospel BACK IN 2018. I once saw a single-frame comic in a Christian magazine in the doctor’s office. It came to mind when reflecting on today’s gospel reading. The comic showed…
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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. Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed,…
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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. Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them, disturbed…
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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. The disciples of Jesus recounted what had taken place along the way, and how they had come to recognize him…
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