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Baptism Day!

41 years ago today yours truly was baptized. For historical reference, my twin sister and I were about six weeks old. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27-10 later that day in Super Bowl XII. Jimmy carter was President. Paul VI was pope. And Baby Come Back by Player had just knocked How Deep Is Your Love by the Bee Gee’s our of the number 1 spot on the charts.

Couldn’t find one of my own baptism so I let my lookalike daughter stand in.

My sister and brother served as my godparents while another pair of siblings were my sister’s godparents. We were baptized in a gymnasium as the parish had not yet constructed a proper church building. The parish has since been closed by that diocese.

But I’m still here!

And I’m celebrating.

My daughter wants to get in in the InstantPot action while my son just wants a fun dessert. These both sound fine. But the best celebration for me will be picking up my wife from the airport later tonight. Did I mention I kind of miss her a little?

Triple prayers for everyone today!

Resolution No. 1

The most important lesson my dad taught me was the importance of daily mass. I hate New Years resolutions because I think one sets oneself up for failure by tying his resolve to an arbitrary date. However, in this new year I make this commitment anew. Two days in and still holding. My prayers are for my wife and children, my future students, Archbishop Vigano, and each of you reading.

Beauty ever ancient, ever new!