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B.A., Sociology with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society, 2010, The University of Texas at Austin
M.B.A., Business Analytics, 2024, Midwestern State University (TX)
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Massive Update to Site
I pushed through a massive redesign of the website today. As many of the longtime readers know, I started blogging in 2002 with “Random Musings” and switched to “Praying Young” about a year ago. In the end, I didn’t like that transition, so I merged all of the entries from both blogs and transferred them…
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Indulgences for World Youth Day
I wanted to pass along a little nugget from this morning’s Vatican news briefing. Pope Benedict XVI will be extending a plenary indulgence for all who are attending WYD in Sydney and a partial indulgence for all who pray for the spiritual goals and happy outcome of WYD. To receive the partial indulgence, all you…
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I’m Running for Office
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Are you still at the UCC?
I’ve been asked this question much more recently as June 1st rolled closer. When I began my latest role at the University Catholic Center as a Campus Ministry Intern, it was for a year term (the Diocese is an at-will employer, so the year wasn’t legally binding, but you get the drift). I’ve re-upped for…
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You Are Trapped in Your Own Home
One thing I check every week is the City of Austin’s website to see what road closures will occur due to special events. Living so close to downtown, the Palmer Event Center and Auditorium Shores, it is very common for something to be going on. One thing I check every week is the City of…
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BXVI in NYC: Pope of the Internet
I’m drafting this message in flight on American 384, non-stop service from DFW to JFK, on my way for my Papal weekend. This morning was the public Mass at National’s Stadium in Washington, DC, yesterday included a ceremony at the White House (complete with the Battle Hymn of the Republic and Happy Birthday for the…