Camino de Fe

One of the biggest issues that we face, among many, is the issue of immigration.   It seems that the topic of immigration has become a heated topic and there are many who speak of immigrants in sometimes hateful ways.   This past summer, I lead a group of teens from my parish in Bastrop on a mission trip to McAllen Texas.   There we were given the opportunity to work with Catholic Charities who has made it their mission to provide assistance for immigrant families who have run away from dangerous situations in their countries of origin.   The people who come there are people who struggled, spent every cent they had to flee in order to protect their children and their own lives.   But, they came and instead of sneaking into the country, they turned themselves into the authorities since they would have a better chance of getting an opportunity to stay in the US.   As we met with them, we heard their heart wrenching stories.   At the end of our time ...

It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that I announce to you that I have been called to Holy Orders.  I want to thank you all for your many years of support through your prayers and encouragement.  I will be ordained by the Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia, Auxiliary Bishop of Austin, along with my brothers Andrew Dung Dinh and Paul Michael Piega. (Please keep us all in your prayers) Es con gran gozo y acción de gracias a Dios que les anuncio que he sido llamado a Ordenes Sagradas. Quiero agradecerles a todos por sus muchos años de apoyo a través de sus oraciones y aliento. Seré ordenado por el Reverendísimo Daniel E. García, Obispo Auxiliar de Austin, junto con mis hermanos Andrew Dung Dinh y Paul Michael Piega. (Por favor, mantenga a todos nosotros en sus oraciones) I pray that you all will be able to join in this wonderful celebration.  Ojala que puedan unirse a esta gran celebración.  Mass of Ordination /  Misa de Ordena...