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Ambassador Visit

May 14, 2021 | Media

 

On May 1, Szabolcs Takács, the ambassador of Hungary, came from Washington, D.C. for the May Festival of the local Hungarians. He wanted to visit the Hungarians of North Texas and, in particular, the Cistercian Abbey and School. On behalf of the Abbey, Fr. Julius has been very involved in fostering the local Hungarian community. In the photo, the ambassador stands between Fr. Roch and Fr. Julius, and Gábor Markocsány, Hungarian consul from Houston, is on the right end. The rest of the guests are the ambassador’s team of coworkers. The ambassador placed a wreath at the Hungarian monument in front of the Abbey, commemorating the heroes of the 1956 Revolution against the mighty Soviet Union.

Hawk Happenings

Blessing of the Bats

Hawk Baseball held their annual Blessing of the Bats with Fr. Anthony this past week. One of Hawk Baseballs best traditions.

Student Council President

This morning, our Student Council President for the 2026–2027 school year was announced. Leadership is handed off. The torch is passed. Ardere et Lucere!

Rockets!

Each year, our Form III students take to the Hidden Field with Fr. Mark for one of Cistercian’s favorite traditions: the annual Rocket Launch.

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Publications

‘The Lord is with you’

Gabriel is not the first messenger of the LORD to greet someone with the phrase “The LORD is with you” (Lk 1:28). An anonymous angel hails Gideon, a young man from a poor and insignificant family, as the lad desperately hides his family’s wheat harvest from the marauding Midianites: “The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior!” (Jgs 6:12). Gideon then receives his commission to save Israel from the hand of its enemy and to be a judge over the 12 tribes.

Discerning Communion calls for truth in charity

Discerning whether to offer or receive Communion can be a challenge, spiritually and pastorally; but such discernment can always also be fruitful.

Hail Mary, full of grace

St. Luke gives us the angel Gabriel’s annunciation greeting to Mary as “Chaire, kecharitōmenē” (Lk 1:28). There are thrilling grammatical and theological mysteries packed into these two Greek words.