As the Priestly Life & Formation Committee meets throughout the year, we have a general discussion about how to stay connected with one another in between our large presbyteral gatherings. This newsletter is one response to that question, and perhaps a way to share insights, experience, hope and expertise with one another that honors and builds brothers up as we share the load, alongside our bishop, in building the kingdom of God.
I invite your contributions to future editions!
Fr. Tim Nolt
Vicar for Priests and Chair, Priestly Life & Formation Committee
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Verbum Preaching Suiteby Fr. Tim NoltI like actual books, and have a lot of them. I also like the power of digital resources, and have depended upon Verbum--a Catholic Bible study software package--for my weekly homily prep for over a decade... Continue Reading. |
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Personal Encounter with Jesusby Fr. Samuel HoseAt the age of 35 I converted to Catholicism. Less than two years later I entered seminary. In 1991 I was ordained a priest... Continue Reading. |
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Diamond for Disciplesby Mary WalkerFor Father Brian Eilers, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Bryan, the numbers are the motivation. The population of the Bryan/College Station area has approximately doubled in the past 20 years... Continue Reading. |
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Interview with Fr. Zack Rodriguezby Fred AfflerbachWhen Father Zack Rodriquez, parochial vicar at St. Louis King of France parish in Austin, was ordained into the priesthood in Rome two years ago, he figured that he was coming home to his native Texas. Unbeknownst to Father Zack, God and Bishop Vásquez had other plans... Continue Reading. |
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