Episode Details

In this episode, Deacon Thady talks with one of Ireland’s newest deacons, Deacon David Cooney of Lisdduggan, Waterford. David shares his story from the very beginning—his mother’s death when he was an infant, the quiet strength of his father, and the early faith that shaped his home.

As he describes his teenage years, David speaks openly about insecurity, drifting, and searching for meaning. He recalls the turning points that shifted his path: a serious accident, a simple prayer for help, and meeting the woman who would later become his wife.

David also talks about the role of prayer in his life, particularly through charismatic renewal, and the long and difficult period when his son Michael was born with a rare medical condition. He discusses the decisions, exhaustion, and perseverance that marked those years, as well as the moments of clarity and strength that came when he needed them most.

Now newly ordained, David reflects on how the events of his life—steady or chaotic, ordinary or unexpected—played a part in shaping his call to the diaconate.

This episode is a steady, honest look at how a vocation can grow through many chapters of a person’s life, and how hope can remain even when the way forward isn’t clear.

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