A long time ago, I was watching the Miss America Pageant during the part of the contest when the finalists were asked what was their greatest wish. Without exception the...Father Timothy Gollob
As I meditate on the existence and value of Catholic schools, immediately I am reminded of the forceful and valuable role that they have played in my life. Whatever is...
Friday, December 18, 20150233As the great feast of Christmas rushes in on us like a tsunami, many people are crying out in despair of ever having enough gifts purchased or of placing adequate...
Wednesday, November 11, 20150444A good while back (about seven years ago), the parish of Holy Cross was debating the format of our proposed new sanctuary. We had a good committee of dedicated and...
Friday, October 30, 20150302It is a good and holy custom to honor them. My connection with them stems from the great devotion of my great aunt, Annie Pruitt. She was a school teacher who demanded...
Friday, October 23, 20150164During the funeral of the great Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra, the archbishop of New York said that Yogi and Pope Francis had three outstanding qualities that they shared....
Tuesday, September 29, 20150143We acknowledge that the Diocese of Dallas has been around these parts as an authentic entity for 125 years. None of us who celebrates this milestone has a fraction of...
Thursday, September 17, 20150160Pope Francis is coming to town! Let’s pray for him and with him. We are about to have an encounter with a special man of God.
Friday, August 21, 20150609A recent controversy brewing over the proposed site of a Muslim cemetery in North Texas reminds of a time when Catholics faced similar opposition.