Work of Heart

April 22, 2021 | Media

Fr. Paul was surprised when Michael George from The Catholic Foundation came to campus and presented their Work of Heart Award to him. Students, faculty and board members gathered in the back parking lot for the surprise. Mr. George read some of the heartfelt comments that were made with his numerous nominations, and in the end, he concluded with the statement that “Sometimes, it is really important to shine the light on a wonderful example of humble, life-long and faith-filled service knowing what an inspiration that in itself can provide to others.”

Fr. Paul, thank you for your leadership, love and laughter during this challenging year. We were thrilled to be able to celebrate you with this award and enjoy Howdy Homemade ice cream afterwards!

Hawk Happenings

Serving in Costa Rica

Twelve of our rising seniors spent a week serving in Pejibaye, Costa Rica with the Diocese of Dallas. Accompanied by Fr. Augustine (their Form Master) and Fr. Raphael, our young men poured concrete, laid foundations, painted, and helped construct chapels alongside the...

Summer Programs 2025

Summer Programs have started at Cistercian! Sports Camps, Rec Camps, Academic Classes, and much more are designed to support the boys’ development as a whole person during the summer vacation.

Summer Programs at Cistercian

Summer Programs at Cistercian are more than books and sports; it’s also board games with monks. Fr. Philip joins the fun in “Board (not Bored) Games,” one of many classes offered June 9–27. Math, rec camp, and more still open for registration

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.