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Archives for November 2011

The Long View (Review: “A Canticle for Leibowitz”)

Published November 29, 2011 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Reviews

I’ll admit it: I like sci-fi. My mom and I used to tease my dad endlessly about how much he liked to watch Star Trek. I finally sat down to watch an episode with him one day, though, and I was hooked. It’s not just the scientific aspects that draw me in, though, it’s the… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published November 29, 2011

The 3rd Roman Missal: A MASSive Change & A MASSive Opportunity

Published November 27, 2011 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

“If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy.” –St. John Vianey By the time most people read this, most of us will have attended Mass on Sunday, November 27, the First Sunday in Advent. At that Mass, if you didn’t already know that it was going to be a special day in… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published November 27, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Published November 24, 2011 • Written by Martina Filed Under: Blog

Whether you are spending time with family, friends, coworkers, or even by yourself, we want to wish you a very wonderful and pleasant Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with the true sentiment of the day {laced with Mass for the ultimate thanksgiving in the Eucharist, followed by a yummy meal and the LAST UT… [Read More]

Written by Martina • Published November 24, 2011

Dar Gracias

Published November 23, 2011 • Written by Maria Salazar Filed Under: En Español, La Fe

Mañana se celebra el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en Estados Unidos.  Aunque no es un día festivo normalmente celebrado en países latinoamericanos, muchos de nosotros ya hemos integrado esta bella celebración a nuestras tradiciones.  Cada familia celebra diferente, ya sea en la comida que preparamos o en la forma que celebramos el día,… [Read More]

Written by Maria Salazar • Published November 23, 2011

The Required “Remember To Give Thanks” Post

Published November 23, 2011 • Written by Brandon Kraft Filed Under: Blog, Faith

We’re neck deep with family here at La Casa de Kraft. My mom is the sole representative of my family in for the holiday. My wife’s family includes her parents, her grandmother, a cousin in the military in San Antonio for training, an aunt, an uncle and a few more cousins. Virtually every room has… [Read More]

Written by Brandon Kraft • Published November 23, 2011

The Advent of Black Friday Shopping

Published November 21, 2011 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Blog, Faith, World and News

Thanksgiving is an American holiday, but it is deeply based in Christian tradition. We give thanks only because there is someone that gives us the blessings we receive. It is a wonderful day that gives us an opportunity to gather with our loved ones and be grateful. The day after Thanksgiving Day has become known… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published November 21, 2011

¡Estamos de Fiesta! 5to Aniversario de la Dedicación de la Iglesia de Saint William y 95 Años de Historia

Published November 20, 2011 • Written by Armando Basualdo Filed Under: En Español, La Fe

El 18 de noviembre, la Iglesia Universal celebra la dedicación de la Basílica de San Pedro y San Pablo. Del mismo modo e intencionalmente alineada con esta gran fiesta, celebramos en la Diócesis de Austin, la dedicación de la cuarta Iglesia de Saint William. Obviamente para aquellos que han tenido la bendición de visitar Roma,… [Read More]

Written by Armando Basualdo • Published November 20, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 35: New Roman Missal and More Guest

Published November 18, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Episode 35 Current Events: Pope will turn on lights for the largest Christmas tree with an ipod. http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-to-use-ipad-to-light-up-tallest-christmas-tree-english-5396.html A new high tech force is with APD. http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/new-high-tech-force-is-with-APD-police Pope Approves U.S. Anglican ordinariate launch for January 1 – USCCB Fall General Assembly http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/cardinal-wuerl-says-us-anglican-ordinariate-will-begin-jan.-1/ http://www.romereports.com/palio/personal-ordinariate-to-welcome-american-anglicans-into-the-catholic-church-english-5419.html Church News: Texas Bishops Urge U.S. Rep. Hensarling to Protect the Poor… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published November 18, 2011

What is the Sacrament of the Sick?

Published November 16, 2011 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog, Faith

You see it depicted in Hollywood all the time – a priest praying “the last rites” over a dead/dying person. However, as many of us know, “last rites” is a misnomer. It is a combination of the Sacrament of the Sick and Viaticum (the Eucharist received at the time of death). However, the Sacrament of… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published November 16, 2011

Sunday Says Podcast: November 20, 2011 Readings and Reflections

Published November 16, 2011 • Written by Sunday Says Podcast Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sunday Says Podcast for Sunday, November 20, 2011 the 34th and final Sunday in Ordinary Time.  This is Christ the King Sunday or the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Readings this week come from: Reading 1, Ez 34:11-12, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 23:1-2, 2-3, 5, 6 Reading 2, 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28… [Read More]

Written by Sunday Says Podcast • Published November 16, 2011

Happy to be a Dummy (Review: “Catholicism for Dummies”)

Published November 15, 2011 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Reviews

Most people don’t know that I haven’t been this religious all my life. I experienced a major conversion in my first year of college that brought me back to the Catholic faith of my middle school years and my first year of high school. At around that time, I combined my love of learning with… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published November 15, 2011

Sunday Says Podcast: November 13, 2011 Readings and Reflection

Published November 14, 2011 • Written by Sunday Says Podcast Filed Under: Sunday Says

    November 13, 2011 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading- Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-3 2nd Reading- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Gospel- Matthew 25:14-30 Reflection by Rita Suva– @ritamgs Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave http://soundwave.cc Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com http://www.austincnm.com

Written by Sunday Says Podcast • Published November 14, 2011

Priorities and Me

Published November 14, 2011 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

“Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.” -St. Jeanne de Chantal Ever have those times in your life when you are overwhelmingly busy with work, home life, friends and just don’t seem to have enough time or energy? Yup, that’s been… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published November 14, 2011

The Sky is Not Falling

Published November 14, 2011 • Written by Chris Williston Filed Under: Blog, Faith

I am a news junkie.  It’s probably a diagnosable sickness. I get out of bed in the morning and immediately grab my phone off of the alarm clock cradle in which it rests.  The glow of the screen guides my steps to the bathroom.  I turn on the water for the shower and get my… [Read More]

Written by Chris Williston • Published November 14, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 34: Harvest of Hope

Published November 11, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Episode 34 Current Events: Penn State, Herman Cain, and Mississippi rejects personhood bill No end in sight for NBA lock-out http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7209093/nba-lockout-players-reject-david-stern-ultimatum-offer-want-further-talks Asteroid Flyby http://www.space.com/13562-huge-asteroid-2005-yu55-earth-flyby-students.html Radio telescope footage going 29,000 mph. http://www.space.com/13550-asteroid-2005-yu55-images-radio-telescope.html Church News: Catholic Charities of Central Texas Harvest of Hope Interview Donations can be made online at: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Harvest-of-Hope.html?soid=1102308223527&aid=gpBUedwfUsk http://www.ccctx.org/ The Saint Cecile Sacred Music… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published November 11, 2011

Esperar

Published November 10, 2011 • Written by Maria Salazar Filed Under: En Español

De joven, mi fe Católica era importante para mí, pero era solo como algo que vivía en ciertos días (a veces a medias) y realmente solo a mi conveniencia. La guardaba en mi mochila para llevarla conmigo por si acaso me hacía falta.  Como una identificación para mostrar quien era y por si se requería. … [Read More]

Written by Maria Salazar • Published November 10, 2011

Ralph Martin to come to St. William tomorrow!

Published November 10, 2011 • Written by Martina Filed Under: Blog

I have to say, when I first heard Ralph Martin* was coming to our parish, my first thought was I HAVE to meet this man and thank him profusely for his role in reenergizing our pastor, Father Dean Wilhelm. You see, Ralph Martin and Father Dean go back a “few” years and as it turned… [Read More]

Written by Martina • Published November 10, 2011

Is Your Marriage for 72 Days or 72 Years?

Published November 9, 2011 • Written by Kathryn Whitaker Filed Under: Blog

Let me first say I am no marriage counselor, nor do I have the world’s best marriage.  I do love my husband like crazy and I think we have a good thing going.  That’s really where this is coming from…my heart.  This year, we celebrated 15 years of marriage and I feel like we are… [Read More]

Written by Kathryn Whitaker • Published November 9, 2011

The Power of Positive

Published November 9, 2011 • Written by Brandon Kraft Filed Under: Blog, Faith

First, as a follow-up to my last post about how we get my two-year-old through Mass, I predicted that after a few months, our tactics wouldn’t work any longer and we’d be back to being “those parents” who can’t keep their kids under control. Well, I was wrong:   Parenthood is about humility, eh? Moving… [Read More]

Written by Brandon Kraft • Published November 9, 2011

La Placa Para Coche “Choose Life” es una Opción Excelente para Apoyar la Vida

Published November 8, 2011 • Written by Armando Basualdo Filed Under: En Español, La Fe

La campaña 40 días por la vida terminó la semana pasada. Durante este tiempo, cientos (miles) de personas se comprometieron a rezar fuera de clínicas abortivas con el objetivo de ponerle fin al aborto. El sitio de Internet de la campaña reporta que se salvaron durante este periodo 508 vidas. Gracias a las gracias del Espíritu… [Read More]

Written by Armando Basualdo • Published November 8, 2011

Las Tardes Huelen a Adviento

Published November 8, 2011 • Written by Armando Basualdo Filed Under: En Español, La Fe

From Flickr by goforchris Definitivamente, la temporada de Adviento está a la vuelta de la esquina. A pesar de que existen muchos signos que nos ayudan a ver que esto es cierto, hay uno que es claro y consistente. Podríamos pensar que los adornos de Navidad son este signo que nos hace ver que estamos… [Read More]

Written by Armando Basualdo • Published November 8, 2011

Young Adults and the Parish

Published November 8, 2011 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Young Adult

Looking back on my childhood, I am very grateful for the role that our parish had in my life. We prayed together, and we played together. Outside of school, the parish was everything to me and my family. That community consists of only a couple hundred families and is the only Catholic church in that… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published November 8, 2011

Sunday Says Podcast: November 6, 2011 Readings and Reflection

Published November 4, 2011 • Written by Sunday Says Podcast Filed Under: Sunday Says

November 6, 2011 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1, Wisdom 6:12-16 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Gospel, Matthew 25:1-13 Skip to 3:55 if you would like to go straight to the reflection. Reflection done by Cristobal Almanza – @SoulPainter Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave soundwave.cc  Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com http://www.austincnm.com

Written by Sunday Says Podcast • Published November 4, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 33: Top Chef Vending Machine Edition

Published November 4, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Episode 33 Current Events: Horn of Africa: 300,000 Children are at risk of dying. http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english Nurses in New Jersey will lose their jobs if they refuse to assist in an abortion. http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/new-jersey-nurses-face-job-loss-for-refusing-to-assist-abortions/ St. Louis Cardinals are World Champs – Church News: The 2011 “Celebrate Life” Benefit Dinner is on Thursday November 10 at 6pm at… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published November 4, 2011

Purgatory – A Sign of God’s Mercy and Hope for All Saint-Hopefuls

Published November 3, 2011 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Faith, Young Adult

So I knew coming into this post that I was going to be writing after a few others had their pick of All Saints and All Souls topics. But my blog is about becoming a Saint! And we can never learn too much about them, right?So, let us place ourselves in God’s presence, and the… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published November 3, 2011

Nationwide Catholic Commercials to Air in December and How We Must Help

Published November 2, 2011 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog, Faith, World and News

Television airtime is going to be a little bit more sparse for politicians this fall. An article on the National Catholic Register’s website has announced that Catholics Come Home has successfully acquired over 400 prime time commercial spots over three weeks starting December 16 on several national networks. (Just in time for Christmas!) NCR reports this campaign will… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published November 2, 2011

Real Role Models (Review: “Saints Behaving Badly”)

Published November 1, 2011 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog

Happy All Saints’ Day! Remember, today is a holy day of obligation, so if you are Catholic, you must attend Mass sometime today if you didn’t go last night. Check out the parish locator, call for Mass times, and take advantage of the graces of such a fantastic feast! (Snag our communion of saints coloring… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published November 1, 2011

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