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The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
In this month of June, we once again celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. This great feast day of the Eucharist is acknowledging the true presence of Christ in our midst at each...
View ArticleThe feast of Corpus Christi enriches the Church
This month we once again celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi during which we commemorate the great gift of the Eucharist that stands at the heart of the life and mission of the Church. This feast is...
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It's Not About the Numbers
When I started this job on April 1st, Palm Sunday, I could see the promise of several impressive candidates for seminary. ...
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The feast of the Assumption gives us the opportunity to reflect
In this month of August, as many of us turn our thoughts to the last days of summer vacation and returning to school, the Church focuses our attention upon one of the great celebrations of the...
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With all my heart I thank you
One of my favorite books, which is an easy read as well, is entitled Rise, Let Us Be on Our Way by Pope John Paul II.
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The Holy Spirit will always provide for us
A couple of months back I wondered if being a sede vacante (vacant seat) diocese would affect the number of men who seek to discern the priesthood. This is because from a theological point of view the...
View ArticleLent a perfect time for discernment
Lent is upon us and some things come to mind as I ponder what might be going through a discerner’s heart and mind.
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Fasting helps us turn toward God
I don’t like to fast. Lent starts with a fast, and it is something I dread. However, I’ve realized something obvious: I’m not the only one fasting on Ash Wednesday. I’m not the only one called by the...
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Following a vocation means following Jesus Christ
When a person begins thinking about following Jesus Christ as a priest, religious sister, or consecrated layperson, there are many different reactions from family and friends. Sometimes people are very...
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We should be asking God, not ourselves, what were supposed to do with our lives
How many times have you been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a very common question from our days in school. Yet, how often have we been asked, “What does God want you to be...
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With canonization, Popes John XXIII, John Paul II intercede for vocations
Divine Mercy Sunday will witness the canonization of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II. This is an amazing event in the life of the Church. Both these men had a significant impact on the life of the...
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Following a vocation is truly about hearing the call of Jesus Christ
One of the most frequent questions people ask me is, “How many seminarians do we have?” I am always proud to respond as our numbers have been increasing over these past years. There is a sense that the...
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As our Diocese continues to grow, we are all asked to develop an apostolic heart
So much has happened that it is very difficult for me to admit that it has been six months since my ordination and installation as the Bishop of Fort Worth. The clergy, religious, and laity have...
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Seek the Lords call in the Eucharist: Mass, Exposition and Adoration
People often say that nobody likes change. I’m not sure this is true. People may fear the unknown that change brings, but we are creatures of change — always growing, being transformed, falling,...
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Are we really teaching the Catholic Faith?
Have you ever asked yourself why you believe in God? Or better yet, someone bluntly asks you why you’re Catholic? In both instances the genesis of these questions reflects a curiosity about faith and...
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The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
In this month of June, we once again celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. This great feast day of the Eucharist is acknowledging the true presence of Christ in our midst at each...
View ArticleThe feast of Corpus Christi enriches the Church
This month we once again celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi during which we commemorate the great gift of the Eucharist that stands at the heart of the life and mission of the Church. This feast is...
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It's Not About the Numbers
When I started this job on April 1st, Palm Sunday, I could see the promise of several impressive candidates for seminary. ...
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The feast of the Assumption gives us the opportunity to reflect
In this month of August, as many of us turn our thoughts to the last days of summer vacation and returning to school, the Church focuses our attention upon one of the great celebrations of the...
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With all my heart I thank you
One of my favorite books, which is an easy read as well, is entitled Rise, Let Us Be on Our Way by Pope John Paul II.
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