The science and theology of invention
We typically associate the word “invention” with modern scientific breakthroughs, brilliant and painstaking achievements by geniuses producing civilizational advancements and mastery over the forces of nature.
Praying with the O Antiphons
“Praying with the O Antiphons” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. Whenever people ask me how they can prepare themselves spiritually for Christmas, I invite them to read the lyrics of Christmas carols as prayers. Specifying which carols to employ is...
Prison meditations on providence
“Prison meditations on providence” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. While awaiting a sham trial and certain execution for high treason, Thomas More prayed and wrote. Henry VIII had declared himself head of the Church of England, and the Catholic More,...
Technology’s trap and our humanity
“Technology’s trap and our humanity” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. I reached a new low recently when I felt an overwhelming and irresistible itch to catch up on emails mere minutes after my first check of the day, which happened mere minutes after I...
The graced adventure of simplicity
“The graced adventure of simplicity” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. The future is not simply an adventure; it’s the adventure, according to the Latin roots ad, “to, toward” and ventura, “what will come.” While many students eagerly anticipate the start...
Mortality and weakness: A Father’s Day meditation
This is not a typical celebratory Father’s Day meditation; no Hallmark card will feature such apparently dour reminders to Dads of their limitations, weaknesses, and mortality. But the privileges and challenges of imitating both St. Joseph and the eternal Father of Jesus Christ make fatherhood an awe-inspiring vocation.