Fr. Christian Mathis | June 21, 2010
I would like to introduce the newest member of my family, Gabriel. He was born early yesterday morning. Here he is with his dad and older sister. I suppose you can’t get a better Father’s Day gift than this one!
Fr. Christian Mathis | April 8, 2010
Blogging has been slow lately. First there was Lent to slow me down. Now there is vacation, much of which so far has taken place far, far away from technology.
This morning the skies opened up with lots and lots of rain. My nephew and I knew it was coming. We were successful at staying dry. [...]
Ashley Siferd | January 8, 2010
When I first arrived to NPH El Salvador in the summer of 2008, I had expected many things. I was told that I would be greeted by a sea of smiling faces and be swept away to play. Knowing that I was going to a Spanish-speaking country, I was prepared to understand very little because [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 31, 2009
It continues to amaze me how much my younger sisters have spent their entire lives looking exactly like our mom did at their age. If it weren’t for the difference between black and white and color photography, it would be difficult to distinguish between baby pictures. This recent photo of my youngest sister and her [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 20, 2009
One early morning last week I was awakened at 5 am by a loud knocking followed by a voice shouting, “Austin Police!” Once I realized that it was indeed our door the police were knocking on, I awoke my brother to answer the door, all the while wondering what was going on. Once we opened [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 11, 2009
Yes indeed! We’re going to Texas, boys and girls! We’re gonna do some ropin’ and ridin’ and have a rootin’ tootin’ good time!
Ok, so I’m not really planning on doing any roping or riding, but Texas is tomorrow’s destination. I know what many of you must be thinking, Texas? In July? Has the man lost [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 2, 2009
During one of my first conversations with our new bishop he asked, “What is the story of your vocation?” It is not the first time I have been asked this question, but recently I have found myself reflecting more upon how I ended up serving as a priest of the Church. My immediate family were [...]
