Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Therefore, when talking about same-sex “marriage,” the debate is not about personal liberté or égalité. Rather, the debate is about whether the State should publicly sanction and monetarily support disordered sex or whether the State, society, and the individual have a vested interest in maintaining the biological definition of sex... Read More
Thursday, October 10, 2013
"In reality it is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear".
This quote from Gaudium et Spes in the Catechism gives us much to ponder. It speaks to the foundations for the sanctity of life that the Church proclaims with... Read More
Friday, October 04, 2013
As we begin the month of October with its focus on the Sanctity of Life I encourage all of us to refocus on the core values that guide us in our Catholic faith and that we are called to live and proclaim as leaven in our society.
I've had numerous... Read More
Saturday, September 21, 2013
The Last Judgement as depicted by Michaelangelo in the Sistine Chapel places Jesus Christ af the very center of the fresco which covers the entire wall. As I have just returned from Rome and my experience of studying with new bishops from around the world this image seems to capture... Read More
Friday, September 13, 2013
Reflecting on the first couple of days here in Rome at the Bishop's School with 120 bishops from all over the world I have to say the operative word is overwhelming. We have only begun several days of talks and there is already more to do than I could ever... Read More
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Rome at Bishop's School........Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Peter........quite an experience
Saturday, August 31, 2013
As I go to Rome for Bishop's School I don't hope to have the chance to greet the Holy Father in the informal way that this picture suggests. But he may surprise me as he has surprised the world.
Please know that you will be in my prayers as I... Read More
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
The photos are from our Catholic schools in Tyler on the first day of the new school year.
All over the diocese schools are preparing to start a new year or have already started. We are blessed to have Catholic Schools in Tyler, Longview, Marshall and Lufkin. Our Catholic... Read More
Sunday, August 04, 2013
This picture was taken on February 24, 2012 when the Diocese of Tyler celebrated its 25th Anniversary. It includes only a portion of the Knights who have served the diocese throughout its history. I thought it was an appropriate photo to pull from my archives as I head to the 2013... Read More
Monday, July 29, 2013
Pope Francis has had a tremendous impact on the youth at World Youth Day in Brazil and on the whole world. As I reflect on some of his statements and encounters in Rio his encyclical Lumen Fidei, “The Light of Faith” is brought to mind.
Pope Francis quotes Saint Justin... Read More
