Tuesday, December 04, 2012
As I try to share a few reflections about the most awesome week in the life of this kid from Atlanta, Texas; I realize that there is no way I can capture everything. Acknowledging that my reflections will be inadequate I will go ahead and make a stab at it.It... Read More
Thursday, November 29, 2012
REVISIONDecember 2, 8:00 AM Mass at the Cathedral 10:00 AM Mass at the Cathedral 1:30 PM Mass at the CathedralNEXT WEEKDecember 3- No public MassDecember 4- 7:40 Mass at Gorman School ChapelDecember 5- No public MassDecember 6- 7:40 Mass at Gorman School ChapelDecember 7- 7:40 Mass at Chapel of Saints Peter... Read More
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
I thought this little guy was an appropriate image as I reflect on all I give thanks for at this time. I can imagine that some would question what a koala has to do with Thanksgiving Day in the USA. If you've been following my blog you probably know that... Read More
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
As I continue to enter into this new life I am more and more aware of the joys and the pitfalls that await me. Through the years people have often told me not to change. I have to admit I probably haven't fully understood their message but I think I'm... Read More
Sunday, November 11, 2012
I am in Baltimore at my first Bishop's Meeting and even though I have not been ordained yet all of the bishops have been very welcoming. I wanted to share what a great experience it has been to join them as I prepare to enter into this new role. I... Read More
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Another piece of the puzzle..........Official Portrait?I especially like this picture because Our Lord in the image of the Sacred Heart is watching over me. Please pray that I will always be strengthened by the special grace that Our Savior's Sacred Heart offers the world. It is also a great blessing that... Read More
Thursday, November 08, 2012
I liked this quote from Matthew Warner's Blog."Elections are not the leading edge of change. Elections are the lagging indicators of what's already changed"Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/matthew-warner/heres-the-lesson-from-the-election-folks#ixzz2BZyDcFCoI believe there is a lot of truth in that statement. It is not good news but it is important that as people of faith... Read More
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Calendar November 16 to December 2********November 9- 16 Meeting out of townNovember 16- 9:00 AM Mass at St. Patrick's School in LufkinNovember 17- No Public Mass November 18- Out of townNovember 19- No public MassNovember 20- 8:00 AM Mass at the Bishop's Chapel in the ChanceryNovember 21- 8:00 AM Mass... Read More
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
This is the Coat of Arms that has been produced as part of my ordination to the episcopacy. One of the first things that Cardinal DiNardo said when we talked on September 14, just after I had received the call from the Nuncio was "start working on your Coat of... Read More
Saturday, November 03, 2012
I wanted to share a few reflections as I continue my journey to the episcopacy. Even as I begin I realize that it is more accurate to speak of our journey to the episcopacy. Don’t worry I’m not adopting the “papal we” as the Holy Father at times speaks of... Read More
