The Catholic Deacon

Deacon Stephen teaches the youth that each of us is called, like Elizabeth Ann Seton, to be a saint.

Deacon Stephen teaches that with the birth of Jesus Christ, we have  become adopted children of God, inheritors of the riches of eternal  life!

Today is John’s Gospel…no shepherds, no magi, no kings, no baby Jesus. John teaches if you want to know where Jesus came from, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things came to be through him...The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.” In Jesus, the fullness of God, the eternal and invisible Word has visited his people. It’s the greatest visita of all time. The visita of vistas!

As we arrive at this final Sunday of Advent, Deacon Stephen explains that peace and love is what this Christian things is truly all about, after all. In Jesus, through the incarnation, God brings peace to the human heart. Not anxiety, not fear, not guilt or shame, but peace and comfort, and calm. That’s how you know Emmanuel–God is with us.

Deacon's part of this three part series is an explanation of the Eucharist and how God has provided this food from heaven as food that nourishes us through the journey of life. This is the bread that comes down from heaven during each Mass that we might be fed and remain strong to fight the good fight and enter into eternal life. 

Deacon Stephen teaches the youth that God desires to be with us, one with us, and to speak and act through us. The name of Jesus itself means, "Jesus Saves." That's his name, that's his mission, but he does not save us without us. We must respond. 

Deacon Stephen explains that it the readings today, St. James says, “The farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it. You too must be patient…Do not complain about one another, that you may not be judged.” Today’s message is quite clear, “If you want joy, stop trying to control the world.” Let God be God, everything in its proper time–God’s time, not ours.

Deacon Stephen teaches the youth that with god, nothing is impossible. No matter how dark, no matter how bad, with God there is always the possibility of redemption, restoration, and healing--and because of that, hope. 

Deacon Stephen explains that we live in a time when the leaders of homes, of schools, and of governments have become weak. In a misdirected and misunderstood desire to show love and mercy, we have failed to love and teach justice. If we are going to truly love, first justice, then mercy. First the truth of consequences for wrongful actions, and then generosity and support while those consequences are endured. Today’s readings speak of warning, repentance, and consequences. St. Augustine of Hippo said, “Don’t imagine that you love your children when you never discipline them, or that you love your neighbors when you never admonish them. This isn’t love, but mere weakness. Let your love be eager to correct, to reform.” God is love and God is just.

Deacon Stephen explains that we must always be mindful that God is just. God gives to each what is rightfully theirs. Reward to whom reward is due, and consequence to whom consequence is due. Our world often acts unjustly in a desire to love, but love and justice are found perfectly in God.  

Deacon Stephen teaches as we begin Advent, we should be motivated as we  begin to climb the Lord’s mountain this year. We should be filled with  the hope that marks this first Sunday of Advent–but we must prepare. It  sounds amazing to sit in God's presence and enter into His peace, but  first we must climb. The Christian life demands focused, concerted  effort.

Deacon Stephen teaches true joy begins by thanking God all throughout  our day for the blessings of life, children, grandchildren, food on our  table, a job, a roof over our head. The leper did it in a loud voice. So  should we! Make your faith known to all. St. Paul tells the  Thessalonians, “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all  circumstances give thanks.” (5:16)

Deacon Stephen explains that when we recognize Jesus as the king, we are  obedient to his voice. Jesus as king comes with implications.

Deacon Stephen tells the youth that Jesus is the King of the Universe, the king of the castle, and it is to Him that we owe our obedience. 

Deacon Stephen reminds us that Jesus’ point is that we have a tendency  to be overly impressed with the things of the earth, and when they are  destroyed we are shaken–we’re upset. Today he tells us we should expect  difficulty and suffering in this life. He is the way to joy and  happiness--not stuff. Stuff will always let us down!

Deacon Stephen speaks to the youth about the importance of being courageous in the faith life.

Deacon Stephen asks the most important questions, namely, does God’s  law, the law of Moses, and the law of the Church matter at all to me?  Would I be willing to die, to watch my children die for love of the law?  Do I even care about the Law at all? We should. Ignorance of God’s Law  is no excuse. There will be a judgment. Which side will we be on? Those  who stood for life? For love? For God and God’s laws? Or among those who  have no time for God, for our country’s laws, for the unborn, or the  poor.

Deacon Stephen invites us to look at the end of our life. What  difference will you and I have made? Do we ever think about that; what  difference our life will have made?

Deacon Stephen teaches us that God wants us to go to him in prayer. He  wants us to be persistent and constant. He wants us to raise our hands  to him, and to gather friends around us in prayer on behalf of the world  and ourselves, but more than anything, God wants us to be with him  forever in heaven–that’s the goal.

Deacon Stephen tells the youth that the most basic thing in the world is to say please and thank you. To God, that is prayers of petition and thanksgiving...that's Eucharist. 

Deacon Stephen explains that faith is the relationship we have with the invisible God--because of our faith we trust and believe in the promises of God in Scripture and through the community of faith. And like any relationship, faith can grow if we nurture it with prayer, reflection, and adoration. 

Deacon Stephen explains that our goal is simply to do good! Not because we want a reward, or to avoid punishment, but because it's good to be good. We just servants doing God's will for our lives--humble servants doing God's will. 

Deacon Stephen explains that the great separation between Lazarus and the rich man began long before the situation of the parable. The separation began every time the rich man separated himself from those who suffered around him. He created the separation that lasted for eternity...and so do we. 

Deacon Stephen speaks to the youth of our parish, reminding them that God has not revoked the call to discipleship. He continues to call us to witness to our faith through the gifts we've been given.

Deacon Stephen asks whether we would be courageous enough, irresponsible enough, or loving enough to go after the one that got away...Jesus does. 

Deacon Stephen explains that the Gospels today teach us both how we are called to live, and how we are called to love.

Too often we try to control what is not ours to control. We are angry or  frustrated, scared, or anxious. The book of Wisdom has much to say to  us, doesn’t it? There is only one way to have peace in this life–and  that, quite simply, is to let go of the wheel and allow God to be the  Lord of our Life. It was easy to understand when we were a child–mom and  dad got the last word, but as adults we too often forget the important  lesson we had learned time and time again as a child; we’re not in  charge.

Deacon Stephen talks about the danger of greed. Greed creates a desire  in me to have more than what is mine, or what is due to me. Greed causes  me to want what is rightfully anothers', and even to plot how I might  have it. It was king David’s sin when he first took Uriah’s wife,  Bathsheba, and then had Uriah killed in battle. Greed makes me want what  is not mine to take, and do what should not be done.

While in college, I wrote an unpopular essay titled, “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” That saying comes from the Book of Proverbs 13:25, “Whoever spares the rod hates the child, but whoever loves will apply discipline.” Parents and children would do well to read the Book of Proverbs daily–there are some real gems in there. Gems that our parents and grandparents were well-acquainted with, but, sadly, have been lost on our generation–the effects of which are nowadays quite visible.

I am a Christian today because I like Jesus. I like how he loved people and had a tender heart toward them. I like how he healed people whether he knew them or not. I like how he fed people who were hungry, and I like how he spoke courageously to anyone–religious leader or Roman leader. He didn’t care if you were rich or poor, gentile or Jew, slave or king. He said what was true because, well, it was true. The earthly Jesus was just a good man, a courageous man, he was not afraid of anything or anyone– and I think that’s a pretty good way to live our life, don’t you? I try to live like Jesus. I’m not there yet, but I do try.

The Gospel we heard today is not meant to instill fear in us, but it should cause us to reflect a bit about the quality of our work in the Lord’s absence. Our Lord Jesus, the Son of man, is a good and generous master too. He has put us in charge of his children, his Church, the earth, and all that is in it.

Jesus tells the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though  one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” I think  there are many good people who fall into the trap of letting their  possessions, possess them. Amazon Prime, Door Dash, and other immediate  delivery services have made it very easy for us to spend our money.

Deacon Stephen explains that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is not a window through which we judge others, but a mirror in which we reflect on to what degree we are living right, living God's commandments, and striving mightily to remain in the center of his will. 

Jesus’ disciples return with great joy, celebrating the power with which they were able to carry out the Lord’s work. The harvest was abundant–there was a lot of work to do–but the laborers were few–it seems there is always a labor shortage both in the Church, and in the world.

Deacon Stephen explains that disciples of Jesus Christ are unabashedly pro life. In all ways, in all forms, at all times. Our God is the Lord of Life, and we are called to be life-giving. 

Deacon Stephen gives a number of quotes from the lives and teachings of the early church about the truth of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ under the appearance of ordinary bread and wine. 

Deacon closes up the retreat with the Theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, and applies them to our married life. 

On talk 4 of this marriage retreat, Deacon talks about what love is not, and those attributes within our selves that cause violence to the love we had at first. 

Deacon Stephen teaches that if a marriage is to be fruitful it must be patient, and kind. It must believe all things, hope all things, endure all things, and never fail.

Deacon Stephen explains that it is not good enough to good at public speaking, making money, or being talented in any variety of things in the world and even in the church. If we do not have love we are nothing.

Deacon Stephen offers a retreat on married love to over a hundred people at All Saints University Parish, in Turlock. This first talk is about the call to love above all else.

Deacon Stephen gives a homily about recognizing that in order to grasp something better, we will have to let go of something less. 

Deacon Stephen reminds us to choose wisely! What we do matters and has eternal consequences. 

Deacon Stephen explains that the gospel writers went to great length to teach the truth of the Resurrection. Jesus was no ghost--he is truly risen!

Deacon Stephen exhorts the followers of Jesus Christ to be what we have become through Jesus Christ--divine! Restored in baptism and ever-renewed in Reconciliation, we ought to image the love and mercy of God to others on this earth. In that way we become Christ to the world, the goal of the Christian life, namely, to be like God. 

Deacon Stephen explains that in the Resurrection our God restores all of humanity, the earth, and all that is in it. Jesus makes things good again. 

Deacon Stephen reminds us that if we want our kids to talk to us about the really big things,  we must talk to them about the small things, because to them, they are all really big things!

Deacon Stephen offers a reflection on the virtue of humility in the Christian life.

Deacon Stephen gives his homily on the 5th S. of Lent. 

Deacon Stephen gives a homily at the youth CCD Mass. 

Deacon Stephen speaks of the absolute and forever love that a father has for his children. 

Deacon Stephen reminds us that we who have been forgiven a great debt should likewise be willing to forgive others their debt toward us.

We often lean on the love and mercy of God, but Deacon Stephen explains that we must also remember that God is just and there will be an accounting for all that we do or fail to do. 

Deacon Stephen speaks the the community about the importance of listening to God's beloved son, Jesus. 

Deacon speaks to the youth about taking time to experience God, and then hearing the voice of God speak to them. 

Deacon does a communion service on Tuesday and speaks to the community about forgiving others. 

Deacon Stephen talks about good leadership; leadership that listens. 

Deacon Stephen speaks to the youth about what it means to be a good Christian, and to bear good fruit. 

Deacon Stephen explains Jeremiah's vision of a tree that produces fruit  because its roots run deep--like the ceiba trees found in the cenotes of  Mexico.

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Jesus challenges us to trust him in spite of our current understanding of things. 

Deacon Stephen Speaks to youth and RCIA about our obligation to respond to the Lord's call. 

Deacon Stephen speaks to the youth and RCIA about God's love for them, but not only them! 

Deacon Stephen speaks to the youth and RCIA about the proper use of our freedom. 

As we enter into Ordinary Time, Deacon Stephen explains that we NEED  ordinary time, as it allows us to regroup, refocus, and relax with the  Lord.

Deacon Stephen explains Jesus' baptism, and the significance of our own Baptism. 

Deacon Stephen says that Herod and other immoral, unjust, and unworthy leaders are right to be concerned about Jesus and his disciples. Catholics and non-catholic Christians are inspired by God to do his will first and foremost. The Church as seen the rise and fall of empires, kingdoms, and various forms of government. We obey God's laws and our well-formed conscience first. Period. Bad leaders should beware.

Deacon Stephen that the story of Jesus' birth can be trusted. The Word of God is never forgotten for those whose heart it penetrates. 

Deacon Stephen sees the Holy family as our model of holiness, that can be followed in three steps, according to the Gospel today. 

Deacon Stephen gives his Christmas homily, calling the disciples of Jesus to want more than anything the gift of eternal life with God. 

Deacon Stephen teaches that we were made for the visitation, to love each other, and be near each other. That certainly explains the difficulty so many of us have had during COVID shutdown! 

Deacon Stephen's homily is for the faith formation students, and focuses on the upcoming Sunday readings. 

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, we rejoice! The Lord is near, and God's desire is that we be filled with joy, now and always!

Deacon Stephen gives the Wednesday catechism class a homily for the upcoming Sunday readings. 

Deacon Stephen says that as we begin Advent, we look forward to the return of the Lord. Today's Gospel offers us both a warning and a prayer. 

Deacon Stephen unpacks the lesson of the fig tree for the RCIA and youth on Wednesday.

Deacon Stephen encourages youths to give whatever they have to God. 

Deacon Stephen speaks to the youth about the importance of love. 

Deacon Stephen explains that Bartimaeus received his site in five steps.  We too can be cured of our blindness by following these five steps as  well.

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Deacon Stephen tells the youth that if they want to be greatest in the kingdom of God, they need to be first. First to love, first to forgive, and first to serve. 

Deacon Stephen explains that our Lord teaches us to pray. 

Deacon Stephen on Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels.

Deacon Stephen said that we must be willing to Speak Up! Like the prophets of old, we too have the Spirit of God and are called to prophesy! Would that all would be so courageous to speak God's truth to a world filled with sin and violence. 

Deacon Stephen reminds us that this is not our home, and like the disciples, (and the Marines) we are called to "pack light and freeze at night." We cannot become anchored to this earth lest it become an impediment to heavenly glory!

Deacon Stephen explains that the Christian life is marked by the  struggle to think more about others and less about ourselves; it can be  quite counter cultural, but it is the life of loving service that  compels us.

Deacon Stephen reflects on the Memorial of our Lady of Sorrows. Mary  embraced her many pains and suffering in her love for Jesus. We too are  invited to offer up our sufferings to the Lord.

Deacon Stephen reminds us that we should never forget the sacrifice and  love of men and women offering their lives for others on Sept. 11, but  also that we must never forget who we are and that we are called to  love.

Deacon Stephen explains that the genealogy of Jesus Christ isn't about  bloodlines, but rather about the plan of salvation unfolding from  Abraham to Jesus who inaugurates the perfect age...the Kingdom of God.

Deacon explains that during difficult times we need to work hard to make no distinction between one person and another. Our call is to love all of God's creatures and all of creation. By this work and this love, our faith is revealed.

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Deacon Stephen speaks on the importance of being there to support our church, it's leaders, and our country--and not just pay lip service!

Deacon Stephen explains that the world is hyper-concerned with what's on the outside, but our Lord teaches that it's what's on the inside that matters most!

Deacon Stephen explains that we are not called to understanding, but rather to fidelity to the Lord--to stand by his side, to walk with him as far as the journey takes us. It is he, after all, who has the words of eternal life. 

Deacon Stephen explains that the disciple of Jesus is called to be like his Master, who treats us both with justice and generosity. 

Deacon Stephen explains that Mary's "yes" to God was not without difficulty or struggle, yet she still exclaimed the greatness of the Lord--even with suffering and pain. We too are called to give our yes and follow her example. 

Deacon Stephen Valgos gives a brief homily that recognizes this amazing priest, who worked tirelessly in response to Jesus' command to heal. 

Deacon Stephen teaches that each of us must choose wisely between the things of this world and things of eternal value.

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Deacon Stephen explains the parable of the Buried Treasure and the Pearl  of Great Price. We must be willing to give up everything else of value  to experience the treasure of the kingdom of God.

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Deacon Stephen Valgos speaks of true freedom, and what we ought to do with it.

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This is a Homily for Tuesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time.

Wednesday homily for the 9th week in Ordinary Time. 

Deacon Stephen explains that understanding the Trinity is less about language as it is about relationship. The disciples encountered God and want us also to encounter and worship.

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Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

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Deacon Stephen Valgos was invited to attend a Mass dedicated to the Walk For Life at OLA. The homily reflects his view of the dignity and value of life from the very moment of conception, because, “a person’s a person no matter how small.” -Dr. Seuss

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Deacon Stephen Valgos explains that just as Jesus' actions defined who he was  as the Christ, the awaited Messiah, so do our actions define who we are  as his followers.

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Deacon Stephen Valgos talks about giving thanks even for the little things!

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Deacon Stephen Valgos talks about the true meaning of Halloween.

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Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, explains why choosing a Confirmation is such a big deal, and they sponsor has a definite role to play in the life of a believer. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, gives a talk about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and why most have an underdeveloped sense of sin, and the need for reconciliation with God and neighbor. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, teaches the word evangelization is not exclusive to Protestant Christians, but is instead the work of EVERY Christian! 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, talks about the season of Christmas, the difference between what our Church offers us, what the world offers us, and how to stay focused on the real reason for the season. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, explains that reconciliation is about remaining in God's love in spite of human weakness and sin. The Lord provided a way for those who move far off to return to his love time and again. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, explains the real purposed of the Season of Lent. Why we get ashes, why 40 days, why prayer, fasting, and alms. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, explains that Purgatory is not only a truth of the faith, but a reasonable explanation for the intersection of grace, and life, and human weakness and sin. Purgatory just makes sense. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, teaches from the Catechism about the role of parents and of children in the Church. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, explains why Catholics profess the real presence of Jesus Christ under the appearance of ordinary bread and wine. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, gives an important talk about where the Bible came from, its writing, formation, and canonization. This talk is a must for anyone who loves the Bible! 

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

This series was offered over the course of several months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy these talks, please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless.

The Mass is the most sacred act of worship in which a person can participate on this side of heaven. At the Last Supper, Jesus sat down with His disciples, gave thanks and broke bread. At this supper Jesus did something new, and what He began continues today and until the end of time. The Mass “is an action of Christ” and a “sacred action that surpasses all others; no other action of the Church can equal its efficacy by the same title and to the same degree” (SC 7). We experience the Mass as a sacrament, a sacrifice, the new Passover, the representation of the Paschal Mystery, the communion of God with man, the revelation of heavenly worship, and the source and summit of the Church’s life and unity. The Mass has an essential unity; and, though external forms have changed from age to age, the “Mass of all ages” remains the same. Join me and others as we learn more about the parts of the mass, the symbols used and the beauty of this great celebration. Also included in this series are introductions to the Old Testament, the four Gospels, and the New Testament epistles written by St. Paul and others. After listening, you will never experience the Mass in the same way again. You owe it to yourself, your faith and your family to own this CD series! If you enjoy these talks. Please consider offering a one-time or monthly donation to support this ministry. God bless. 

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless. 

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and  feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

The moral life is not obedience to an external set of rules imposed from without, but is instead a lived response to the call of God from deep within the human heart. God calls us to do the good in accord with our understanding of it. It is an affirmation of our dignity and freedom as children of God to choose the path of life and love that have their end in sharing in God's own life and happiness, and to shun acts of violence that lead to brokenness, division, pain, suffering, and, ultimately, eternal separation from God. In other words, to live morally, we must choose life in all its various manifestations. Of course, God does not abandon us as we choose--the opposite is true, in fact. God creates us good from the beginning, gives us the natural law written on our heart, the revealed law in the Commandments and in the person of Jesus Christ, our Lord. God gives us His very Spirit to guide and encourage us, the Sacraments to nourish and heal us, and the Church whose moral teachings are a sure source of wisdom and guidance in the formation of our conscience, that inner sanctuary where we are alone with God and hear His voice echo in our depths if we would but listen. This series on the moral life provides a background for properly understanding virtue, sin, grace, the commandments, and the Church, as Mother and Teacher in the moral life. The series follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and was offered as a lecture series over a number of months. If you enjoyed this talk and  feel called to support this ministry financially, please do so. Consider being a monthly supporter! God Bless.

Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

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Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

Offered as a lecture series over a number of months by Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist. If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer.

In the Sacraments of the Church, Christ offers each one of us the same opportunity that His own disciples enjoyed almost 2,000 years ago: a meaningful, personal, and potentially transformative encounter with Him! God, in Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit comes to us in the Sacraments, and we are never the same! To the degree that we are open to God’s grace we are transformed and made new! In this 8-hour lecture series, Stephen Valgos, walks us through the Sacraments as taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, explaining with personal illustrations the fullness of the Church's teaching found therein. I am entirely confident that however much you know about the Sacraments, you will walk away with something new from each lecture in the series. In these talks you are invited to rediscover the fullness of God’s wonderful gift to us in the Sacraments of the Church. We cannot hope to fully appreciate this gift from God if we do not know its history, symbolism, meaning, and importance. In these talks you will come to know more fully about what you have already received and continue to enjoy as you journey toward the fullness of union with God in Heaven. As St. Augustine said, "The purpose of the Sacraments is to help us toward our final end."  If you enjoy this series, please make a financial contribution to this ministry and keep me in prayer. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, continues his teaching on the Profession of Faith.

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, continues his teaching on the Profession of Faith.

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, continues his teaching on the Profession of Faith.

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, continues his teaching on the Profession of Faith.

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, continues his teaching on the Profession of Faith. 

Stephen Valgos continues his teaching on the Profession of Faith. 

Stephen Valgos, Catholic Evangelist, continues his explanation of the Profession of Faith. 

Stephen Valgos continues this series on the profession of faith. 

The Christian Profession of Faith, or the Creed, is the fruit of both the Councils of Nicaea (325A.D.) and Constantinople (381A.D.). It has since been a standard of orthodoxy and a foundation for ecumenism throughout Christianity. The faith that we profess binds us with believers around the world and throughout all time. We proclaim it during the Sunday liturgy in response to the Word of God read and the exhortative homily offered.  For too many, however, the memorized prayer has become only words that are said at the “appropriate time” and not an explicit expression of our heart’s knowledge of and desire for God. This lecture series is the remedy for complacency. Stephen Valgos offers this presentation of the faith in a 9-part lecture series. Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he brings to life the faith we profess in an exciting and meaningful way. His passion and zeal will surely inspire, and transform you. Thank you for your donation for this lecture series. I’m sure you will enjoy it.