Conversations with Saints


For a long time in my spirituality I looked at the saints as great role models, but I never really went past that line with them. In many ways, it was as if I was looking at them as dead members of the Church. That might sound strange considering they

The Feast of St Justin Martyr


  June 1st if the feast day of St Justin Martyr in the Roman Catholic Church. It saddens me that many people don’t know who he is. I want to make sure more people get to know him, and know him as more than just one of the early Church

Death and the End of the World


Last week I wrote a post about the current state of the world and the possibility of the end of the world. Read the article at Austin Catholic New Media

Why Does the Media Not Support the Church?


  Last Week’s Post on Austin Catholic New Media,  I address a question that is often asked by Christians. As a media professional, I have a lot of thoughts on this issue. What I have to say may not be what you’re expecting. Read the post at ACNM.

Finding Jesus


Last week I wrote a post about the strange situation of loosing sight of Jesus in our religion. Read the full post at Austin Catholic New Media.

New Media is Becoming an Old Term


At the end of March I wrote a post for Austin Catholic New Media about the expectations of users and relationships with content providers and what we should learn from it. Read the full article.

A True Devotion to Mary


For the last few weeks, I have been preparing for consecration to Jesus through Mary. I wrote a post in December explaining my decision to do it, but originally I was planning on waiting until next December for the feast of either Our Lady of Guadalupe or the Immaculate Conception.

The Holy Spirit and Protestants


Note: This post was accidentally published before it was complete last week. I apologize if you saw that version. Two weekends ago, my wife and I attended a Hillsong United concert, and I must admit that it was one of the most powerful spiritual experiences I have witnessed outside of

A Movement in Austin


I have been incredibly busy lately, but in a hectic schedule, we launched Austin Catholic New Media’s new site. Check out the site and my post for the launch titled A Movement in Austin. Check it out and leave some feedback on the post of the new design of the

Progress in Ministry Online


One of my favorite current responsibilities is being the communications coordinator for WilCoYA Ministry. It is a young adult ministry that unites Catholics from the diocese of Austin, mainly from the North Austin and Williamson county area. We launched a new look for WilCoYA.com last week, and I am very