Random Musings by Kraft
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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…
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application update #2
As of last week, I have fully completed my application to the seminary. I will be interviewing with Bishop Aymond on June 10th at the Chancery. I am not nervous about the interview; I know the bishop already. All that I am aware that I am lacking is my Ethics and Integrity in Ministry workshop.…
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ad limina visit
This week, the bishops from Region X are making their five-year ad limina visit to Rome. Each of the bishops will meet with various congregations (read: departments) of the Roman Curia and then with the Pope himself. Bishop Aymond was orginally scheduled to meet with the Pope on Tuesday, May 18th. However, Bishop Pfeifer of…
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quarter time
The Texas Quarters are going to be released to banks starting in June with an unveiling ceremony on June 10th at the Texas State History Museum. Read the full story at dallasnews.com
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modern injustice
The saddest injustice in our society today is the belief that life is supposed to be easy. Whoever introduced that idea into our thinking did us a great disservice. Christ did not live an easy life. He was the Son of God and he still sweated blood agonizing over things he would have to endure.…
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the semester is finished
There is nothing left for me this semester. I am not all to sure how to comment on this semester. It was the best and the worst semester for me. I’ll leave you with this: The ACLU fought a school to get a bible verse back into the yearbook.