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That They May Have Life

September 27, 2022 | Media

Fr. Julius

Reaching his 90th birthday and the 61st anniversary of his priestly ordination, Fr. Julius has compiled a book entitled That They May Have Life, which is contains 35 meditations to shed light on different aspects of Christian life. The book shares Jesus’ own words telling the purpose of His redeeming work among us, uniting and enriching our life with His own divine life.

The books sell for $25, and shipping is included. If you are interested in purchasing this book, please contact Brigitte Gimenez at the School at bgimenez@cistercian.org. Fr. Julius even suggests it may be a nice Christmas present for a loved one!

Hawk Happenings

Welcoming New Faculty

New faculty for the 2025-26 school year include Br. Michael Kattady teaching Form II Religion, Jennifer Lindsey as Business Office Manager, Karime Naime as Co-Director of College Counseling, Br. Jerome Clark teaching Form III Latin, Colton Rosseau as Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Br. Charbel Salhab teaching Form I Latin.

United Soccer Coaches Honors Coach Walsh

United Soccer Coaches has selected Cistercian’s own Coach JP Walsh as the 2025 Texas High School Coach of the Year! This recognition celebrates Coach Walsh’s leadership of the Hawks’ championship-winning season and his longstanding impact on the Cistercian soccer program.

Fr. Christopher Kalan

We’re excited for the return of students to campus later this month and to welcome the many new faces across all grades. With a new Form I class comes a new Form Master to guide them on their journey. Fr. Christopher Kalan will lead the Class of 2033 from fifth grade through graduation.

Experience Cistercian

Publications

Continuum Spring 2025

Contents News & Notes The Impossible Dream Teaching God in Many Ways In Memoriam Sports Floating an Idea

Freedom and the rise of contemporary gambling

"Freedom and the rise of contemporary gambling" by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. Gambling is growing in our country — and quickly. My impression is that we have work to do to be informed about what is happening and to let ourselves be formed by what the Church...

Thy Kingdom Come

The more I reflect on the petitions of the Our Father, the more I’m convinced that I have no idea what I’m praying when I mumble those words multiple times every day.

The current object of my loving mystification is “Thy kingdom come.” In an effort to be slightly less intimidated by this vast and marvelous petition, I will arrange my musings as responses to the time-honored journalistic questions.