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Capital Metro trains APD to drive a bus
Capital Metro, the public transit authority for the Austin-area, has a blog entry about training the Austin Police Department’s DWI unit to drive a new Breath-Alcohol Testing bus donated to…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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BXVI in NYC: The Ticket
I picked up my ticket today from the Chancery for the Mass in Yankee Stadium. I’ll be sitting in the bleachers, section 39. I’ll be flying out of Austin on…
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YouTube upgrading
There’s some new stuff online at YouTube, including new “tabs” for sharing, favorites, etc as well as for “Commentary” and for “Stats”.
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Holy Thursday
The Triduum starts. Tonight, we celebrate the life of Jesus Christ, the priesthood and Eucharist He established and the command He gives us to serve all. Lent ends before Evening…