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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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return to the real
“Each event in life demands of interpretation, some discernment as being of God or not of God. Without a mature faith life, we interpret our lives in a secular fashion, failing to see the work of Providence. Wisdom is the gift needed whereby we trace the happenings of our days to their proper source.” –…
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mass draft of 2004: introduction
The International Commission on the English Language (ICEL) is working on a new translation of the Roman Missal, also known in the English-speaking world as the Sacramentary. This is the book used at the altar by the priest and contains all the prayers for the Mass. By the wonders of the internet, a “green book”…
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cardinal law update
Back in August, I posted about the current status of Cardinal Law as Ecclesiastical Delegate for the Pastoral Provision. He’s been assigned to a new position. While retaining, from as much as I can tell, his Pastoral Provision post, Cardinal Law has been appointed as archpriest of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Mary Major. In…
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alas, where is austin?
I am beyond ready to be back in Austin. I haven’t finished all of my rounds here yet and I am beyond ready. Wichita Falls will always have a fond place in my memories and perhaps a fond place in my future; however, it is not my present. My life is not here and what…
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home sweet home
I’m in Wichita Falls for a few days to celebrate my mother’s 60th birthday and Tracie’s graduation. There has really been nothing of note to write about at all.
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a hard road traveled
As promised, here is a more personal look at my discernment so far. “Are you ready?” I think that question is asked of me more than anything else right now. Am I ready to be a priest? No. I would not try to say that I am. Am I ready to continue my discernment? I…