Texas WOULD Be the One to Do This

Texas governor declares sovereignty.

"Here Comes Everybody"

Blessed Easter, everyone.

One of my favorite things about Easter is the Vigil Mass, at which newcomers to the faith are baptized and confirmed. I've heard in several places that this year, that's about 150,000 people, among them my Uncle Richard. Pray for him and all our new Catholics.

Read Deacon Greg's homily. It moved me to tears -- not just welling up, which diaper comercials do, but actual rolling tears, which is not at all a common occurrence.

I hope to write more about Missions at some point, but you all know how I am.

And God bless you all.

Back Alive

...barely. And just a couple kids left to be picked up. It was... An experience.

Good Friday Weather and a Smart Kid

One of my boys made the observation that it's been sunny all week, until today.

Good Friday Procession

Through downtown McAllen- cross and all. The kids have been, for the most part, incredibly well behaved all week. I'm so impressed and proud.

Evening prayer

Good kids

It's been a long day and they definitely earned this break.

Waiting

there are more people that seats on the buses. So here we are.

Alone and slightly creeped out

One of the first groups back. In the kitchen waiting to start dinner. reminds me of that one scene in jurassic park.

Lots of Planting