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This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week throughout the whole Diocese and beyond. Catholic Schools Week is an opportunity to showcase the value of an education rooted in the Catholic worldview, and what a treasure we have in our schools. The Diocese of Dallas is home to 27 grade schools and 8 high schools, as well as the Notre Dame School for students with intellectual disabilities. Finally, the Diocese is home to the University of Dallas, a top-ranked liberal arts university with a solid Catholic identity, of which I am a proud alum. Read more...

Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!" is a very familiar expression for us Catholics. We sing or recite it at every Mass. Today’s gospel reading tells us how John the Baptist, on seeing Jesus coming towards him, presented Christ to his listeners and to the world by announcing him as the Lamb of God. Read More...

Jesus’ baptism is attested in all four Gospels, with the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove as He emerges from the waters. This is reminiscent of the story of Noah, as the dove returns with an olive leaf as the flood waters recede, signifying a fresh start to creation. This points to an aspect of Jesus’ mission, as He renews creation, now not through the destruction of sinners, but by redeeming us in Himself. Read more...

Each year at every Mass for Epiphany, we read about the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. As seen in today’s gospel: “They [the Magi] prostrated themselves and did him [Jesus Christ] homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” What pushed the Magi to undertake this tedious journey from the east? The answer is found in the connection between the ancient meaning and the Christian meaning of the gifts the Magi presented to Jesus. Read more ...