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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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pope john paul ii: day one of mourning
Today, the day after his death, is the first day of the traditional “Novendiales”, the days of mourning after his death. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a novena of prayers to assist the faithful as they mourn. The novena is online at www.usccb.org/liturgy/novena.pdf. Matthew 13:16-19 Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal…
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pope john paul ii: divine mercy sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday, the new supplemental designation of the Second Sunday of Easter, was one that Pope John Paul II decreed in 2000, was a celebration close to his heart. A revelation of Divine Mercy, along with various prayers and an image, was revealed to Sr. Faustina, a Polish nun, in the 1930s. Prior to…
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Pope John Paul II: “The Pope Is Dead”
Today, His Holiness Pope John Paul II died at 1:37 p.m. CST while in his Papal Residence at the Vatican. His passing was confirmed, via the procedure outlined in Universi Dominici Gregis, by the camerlengo, Eduardo Cardinal Martínez Somalo. The camerlengo verified His Holiness’ return to God by first standing near his body and calling…
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the pope has been given last rites
News sources are reporting that the Pontiff was given Last Rites. Usually, this is different than the Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament is given to any and all who are ill while Last Rites is the Anoiting with various other rites, including a plenary indulgence granted to the dying. It also can include a…
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Holy Saturday
Today is Holy Saturday. The Church throughout the whole world is silent today. Most all sacramental functions are forbidden- even Holy Communion may only be given as Viaticum. The Church is silent today as we, in solidarity with the original disciples, wait and pray for the return of our Lord. 2000 years ago, the apostles…
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i’m alive
This is just a very short message to say that we all made it back from Mexico and that I am still alive. Busy time of the year!