On June 3, 2023 at Holy Angels Cathedral by the power of the Most Reverend Robert J. McClory Bishop of Gary, Steven Caraher was ordained into the order of the Diaconate.
I was a beautiful day both in weather and the ceremony. Though he did not sleep much the night before, Steven woke up full of energy.
Seeing most of the priests of the diocese and many of the deacons participating in the ceremony, it felt part of the Mystical Body of Christ.
During the Litany of the Saints, while Steven lay prostrate on the floor, it was a powerful moment. During this time Steven prayed for specific gifts; courage, wisdom, security in his vocation and the grace to remember names and forget sins.
When the time came for the Bishop to lay his hands on Steven, he felt a powerful feeling of peace overwhelm him. Many graces; specifically peace and joy have flowed from being a deacon.
For Dad, seeing him proclaim the Gospel and preach the homily at our local mass, it sunk in that Steven was a different man.