And The Rest Is Commentary
The great first century Rabbi Hillel the Elder, when challenged by a Gentile to teach the entire Torah while the Gentile stood on one foot, answered, "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. This is the entire Torah, and the rest is commentary. Now go and study.”
Taking my cue from the great rabbi, my channel explores religion and spirituality from the starting point of loving God and neighbor.
But what then?
Deacons: Episode 1
The Rite of Candidacy
Seven men, supported by their wives, take a step forward towards service to the community through the ordained ministry of the Catholic Deacon. This represents a powerful synergy involving liturgy and service.
Seven candidates, with their wives, take a step forward towards service through ordained ministry.
Deacons: Episode 2
Dude, I love you
Deacon Ray Gallego expresses the presence of a Catholic Deacon through his ministry with homeless men. He and his colleagues daily engage the complex problem of homelessness rooted in who they know to be Christ Jesus.
Deacon Ray Gallego manages Mary’s Village, a transitional housing facility for homeless men.
Deacons: Episode 3
There Is No Satisfaction Anywhere Else
Deacon Jim Carper, a Catholic Deacon, plays the dual role of Deacon and Parish Life Director. This has never been seen before in the Catholic Church and Deacon Jim, in the midst of it, finds great fulfillment.
Deacon Jim Carper is a Parish Life Director in an African American Catholic parish in Los Angeles.
Deacons: Episode 4
It Starts With Others
Deacon Doug Cremer is a Catholic deacon, a husband, a dad, a scholar, and a poet. His “call” to be a deacon started with others and his role in the church community starts with the needs of others.
Deacon Doug Cremer with his wife Phyllis and daughter Bella.
Deacons: Episode 5
God Has Not Abandoned You
Deacon Carlos Porras serves as an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and as the Catholic Chaplain at Eastlake Central Juvenile Hall. His story begins with an unlikely invitation to visit incarcerated youth and with Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Deacon Carlos Porras is a deacon and chaplain at Los Angeles Central Juvenile Hall.
LGBT And Catholic:
Trusting You With A Gift
Deacon Don Burt and his wife Marcia started a ministry for LGBT Catholics called "One Heart." The Catholic Church holds that LGBT people must be treated with respect, compassion, and sensitivity but also strongly opposes same sex marriage. How do Deacon Don, Marcia, and those belonging to "One Heart" ministry live in this reality?
“One Heart” is a ministry for LGBT Catholics.
Kiona Medina: Visual Artist
A conversation with Colombian born visual artist Kiona Medina. Kiona's art is inextricably related to her Catholic faith and helps her to minister to others.
Kiona Medina: Artista Visual
Kiona Medina es una artista visual nacida en Colombia. Su arte involucra no solo la expresión visual sino también la transformación interior, la sanación y la restauración.
Our Children
Deacon Ryan and Wynsdey Adams have found a beautiful family in Israel, both Christian and Muslim.