Michael BuykxA momentous day for the D.B.’s was Ascension Day, 25th May, when Michael was ordained a permanent deacon. It was a splendid ceremony, very nearly like the ordination of a priest. An important difference, however, was that his wife Hanna and their children had an active part in it. She was involved in the ceremony to the extent that the bishop asked her explicitly whether she supports Michaels vocation, which she does. (more…)