Welcome to the Pastoral Reflections Institute website. The Institute is a Texas non profit corporation described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Institute allows me to continue my radio ministry which is nearing it's 25th year on WRR fm, serving the Dallas Ft Worth listening area. This site is a convenient way to listen to the current Sunday broadcast, order any books or CDs, support this ministry through a donation, as well as keeping in touch with my schedule of Masses and talks around the Diocese now that I am retired. It also offers a link to a site where you can get information about a new project that I am very excited about.

For the past seven years, I have taken groups of forty on a ten day pilgrimage to visit spiritual places in Italy. It has been a very powerful experience for me and those who participated. Based on those experiences I have developed a new pilgrimage/retreat format. Groups of eight will be invited to spend a week at a farmhouse in the beautiful small village of Vogognano just north of Arezzo in Tuscany. Daily mass followed by a morning of teachings and trips to three of the most powerful spiritual places: The Chapel of the Real Presence at the Cathedral in Ovieto,the tomb of St Francis at the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, and the Chapel of the Stigmata at the monastery in La Verna. And we will enjoy the finest Italian foods and wines!

I plan to offer these retreats in November and April when air fares are low. Check the new site for more details.

Thank you so much.

Msgr Don