St. Pius X Parish
San Antonio Texas , 78209
210-824-0139

• Education: BA and MA theology St. Mary’s University; MA education, Stanford; MSFS financial planning; MSM management
• Experience: In church work since age 7; ordained deacon 2002. Catholic school principal 2001-2009
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: I am just a sinner redeemed by the grace of Christ, who wants to attract others to His Gospel.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: The Gospel of Life, Spirit of the Liturgy, Vatican II
• Family: Three grown, married daughters and ten grandchildren.
• What my parents think of my sermons: They died before they heard any
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: She says they are always good.
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Keep your homilies below 10 minutes
• Books that have had an impact: Scott Hahn: The Lamb’s Feast Benedict XVI: Introduction to Christianity, Spirit of the Liturgy Charles Chaput: Render Unto Caesar J. Budziewski: The meaning of Sex Ben Wiker: Moral Darwinism Robert Spitzer: Healing the Culture James Hitchcock: History of the Catholic Church
• Hobbies: Writing, gardening
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Live and die in love.
• Something funny that happened while preaching: I prayed one election season for the election of godly candidates, and a prominent Democrat afterwards complained that I was shilling for Republican candidates.
• What I want on my tombstone: Servant of God