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 [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | February 1, 2009
Every once in awhile I receive an email from my cousin Bill that includes a very entertaining piece of writing, composed not so much as to edify, but rather to lure one into thinking about nonsense. This morning I received a message from him that included his Bible-based prediction for the outcome of tonight’s Superbowl. [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 24, 2008
Our continuing family history project has allowed me to look at a wealth of Christmas photos from the many years of family celebrations. Here are a few simple observations I can make from looking through the eyes of the ghost of Christmas past.
Faith was always a central part of our Christmas celebration. The primary symbol [...]
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