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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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silent retreat, part i
Over the next few days, I hope to share some aspects of a retreat I made last weekend. This first part looks at my decision to attend the retreat. For some time now, I’ve been thinking to myself, “Self—you need to go on a retreat. You need to do something for your spiritual life.” This…
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theological worldview
I think some of the questions were unfair or misleading, but I can’t argue with the results! 😉 You scored as Roman Catholic, You are Roman Catholic. Church tradition and ecclesial authority are hugely important, and the most important part of worship for you is mass. As the Mother of God, Mary is important in…
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the first pauline year
Pope Bendict XVI is going to announce the first Pauline year. The Church is known for dedicating years toward various themes; we’ve had many Marian years, years dedicated to the Eucharist or the Rosary, but now, to the Apostle to the Gentiles, Paul. St. Paul, who is turning the ripe old age of 2,000, will…
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an odd couple
A story in today’s Austin American-Statesman pointed out something I didn’t realize: this weekend, the Republic of Texas Bike Rally and the Austin Pride Parade, celebrating gay, lesbian and transgendered folks, are both holding their celebrations in Austin. When I say “bike rally”, I mean big Harley-Davidson-riding, leather-wearing bikers. In any other city, it would…
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diocese of austin to ordain three deacons tomorrow
Tomorrow, the Diocese of Austin will be ordaining three seminaries to the transitional diaconate. These three men will serve as a deacon for the next year or so before being ordained a priest for the Diocese of Austin. All are welcome to join the Diocese in this celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10 a.m.…
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The Rights of Catholics in the Church
The Rights of Catholics in the Church by James A. Coriden I just completed this work, one of the newer books published by the Paulist Press, The Rights of Catholics in the Church. The work, by Rev. James Cordien, is obviously the work of a scholar of canon law. While very factual, the presentation…