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Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 29: We Hit Record This Week
[powerpress] Google Voice Feedback – Dan Current Events: “Baby Joseph” dies at his home in Canada http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/28/baby-joseph-reportedly-dies-in-his-canadian-home/?test=latestnews Opt out of Presidential Address? Iphone event scheduled for Oct. 4th. Sounds like the announcement for the iPhone 5 http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110927-710668.html CatholicVote Mobile App – http://www.littleiapps.com/catholic_vote/ Church News: Oct. TOT – Wednesday, October 5, 2011 La Feria on S…. [Read More]
The Many Faces of Evangelization
Whenever I hear the words “New Evangelization,” my ears perk up, like a child who is watching those fabulous toy commercials that make them feel like they HAVE to have, well, everything under the sun. Except, I am assured that my grabby hands and “want want want” are necessary and needed in today’s society. So,… [Read More]
Mass Starts Before You Walk In
Altar serving is one of those gigs that is virtually always reserved for youth and, sometimes, older, retired parishioners for funerals or daily Masses. I started serving as soon as I was a practicing Catholic at age 13 and it remains the venue of service by which I felt most fulfilled. I haven’t served since Easter Vigil… [Read More]
The Catholic Checklist
Sometimes, I feel like other Catholics measure another’s “true pedigree” with a pre-determined checklist of items. Are you pro-life? Check. Do you use NFP instead of artificial birth control? Check. Are you against the death penalty and euthanasia? Check. Do you homeschool? Check. Are you against co-habitation? Check. Do you participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation… [Read More]
The Need for Catechists
Throughout the world, ordinary people carry out an important mission of the Church – catechises. I am no priest or doctor of theology, but I am a catechist for high school students. Often times, people will ask me why I would ever want to do such a thing, as if it were some kind of… [Read More]
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Broke open (Review: Matt Maher’s “The Love in Between”)
I’ve been dancing since Sunday. Not physical, hip-swinging, arm flailing kind of dancing. The heart-fluttering, non-stop humming, whistling-in-the-halls dancing. All because of a contemporary Christian music album. Five years ago, I would not have believed it. I guess my heart had to be a certain place before it was open to being moved by the… [Read More]
ACNM Q3 Meet-Up Is Next Week!
Have you ever wanted to start your own blog or podcast? Do you get writer’s block whenever you sit down behind the keyboard? Well then Austin Catholic New Media’s Q3 Meet-up is for you! We will be doing three mini-workshops on starting your own podcast, your own blog and how to formulate your first blog… [Read More]
This One’s for Everyone (Review: “Who Gets the Drumstick?”)
Do you have a favorite childhood movie? Mine was probably one of my Disney Sing Along Songs videos. I also remember the real movies my mom made me watch: Grease (which I was definitely too young for), The Sound of Music (which is always awesome…when you have 3 hours to spare), and Stephen King’s It… [Read More]
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Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 27: SpongeBob Acro Cats
[powerpress] Google Voice Feedback – Phil Current Events: Central Texas Fires Catholic Bishops reflect on 9/11 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/on-sept.-11-catholic-bishops-reflect-on-events-spiritual-implications/ Heroic Media Dinner Father Frank Pavone Director of Priest for Life has been suspended from active ministry outside the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, over financial questions about the priest’s operation of Priests for Life. http://www.patheos.com/community/theanchoress/2011/09/13/fr-frank-pavone-facing-restrictions/ http://canonlawblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/initial-remarks-on-zurek-pavone-dispute.html CARA Survey… [Read More]
How Stuff Works: Cat-e-what? (Catechesis)
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. –Matthew 28:19-20a Ever see one of these and felt thoroughly confused? CCC, CCD, CEP, CYM, DRE, DYM, EM, FF, RE,… [Read More]
Ten years ago today…
Ten years ago today, our then small family was getting ready for the baptism of our second child, our son. Days earlier, our lives had been shaken from the effects of 9/11. You see, at the time, we lived in Mannassas, a town in the Northern Virginia area, which borders Washington D.C. Our ties to… [Read More]
Don’t Forget About Your First Life
The Internet is awesome. I can meet people from across the world, chat with them far more often than I do with my next door neighbor about any topic under the sun. If I have any question about any project I’m working on, there is someone online who can and is willing to offer suggestions…. [Read More]
Austin City Limits Music Festival And The New Evangelization
46-acres, 130 artist and over 70,000 fans each day at this years ACL Music Festival will once again be “Keeping Austin Weird.” We are called to be disciples always. How might it be possible to evangelize while not missing your favorite band? Break out your favorite Catholic paraphernalia. Whether it’s the cool swag that your… [Read More]
September 12th and the Power of Words
Even for those of us in Texas without a direct connection to the events, September 11th will be marked in our memories until the day we die. While we all have our stories of where we were and what we were doing when he heard the news, many of us cannot remember September 12th with… [Read More]
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas Wildfire Relief Efforts
[powerpress] Relevant Radio presents interviews with Christian Gonzales, Communications for the Diocese of Austin, and Melinda Rodriguez, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas. The interviews outline efforts by Catholic Charities of Central Texas to collect monetary donations, medical supplies, and other vital items for the victims of the Central Texas wildfires http://www.austindiocese.org/.
Workplace Evangelization
A while back, I wrote an article about Microevangalization: that is, sharing the Good News in small ways as often as possible. So, imagine my surprise when I read this part of a Yahoo article called “What Does Your Desk Say About You?” listing different items and their impressions: Rosary or hamsa:Third-rail alert! Religious icons can be the fastest… [Read More]
Really Knowing Both Sides (Review: “Unplanned”)
I pray every time I pass a Planned Parenthood. I have also prayed outside Planned Parenthood clinics that do abortions here in Austin and back home in D.C. I pray for a world where no one will desire abortion. I don’t think making abortion illegal will change hearts, but it might be a start. By… [Read More]
Tonight’s Family Movie Night!
This holiday weekend, I pray you and your families are getting everything done that you hoped to. I know the weather here in Austin is being a little forgiving. (It’s not over a 100 degrees for once!) But, if later this evening you find yourselves back indoors (immensely thank for somewhere soft to sit as… [Read More]
Football and Faith
“Saints look at everything with God’s eyes; they measure their existence in God’s light; they do not give in to confusion because they live in reality and truth.”- Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan Last week high school football began. This week, college football kicks-off. And next week, we’ll see the 2011 NFL season we… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 26: Need a Penny Take a Penny
[powerpress] Current Events: Implications of Obama Administration’s move to force Catholic hospitals to provide “contraception” and sterilizations http://wdtprs.com/blog/2011/08/implications-of-obama-administrations-move-to-force-catholic-hospitals-to-provide-contraception-and-sterilizations/ Man’s eye saved after impalement. http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/31/arizona.eye.socket.shears/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 Followup: Aggies bolt for greener pastures. Church News: The Word of the Lord: Life, Mission, and Purpose in the Church – Scripture is both Word and Sacrament, yet many times we… [Read More]
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MOM! DAD! All the cool kids are doing it!
Isn’t this the phrase that most parents tend to tune out the parent frequency? I know I do to escape the pressure of what other parents are doing – obviously, they are way more cool than I am. Or hope to be, for that matter. I am actually writing about something that is coming to… [Read More]
When Clocks Fly: My Three Resolutions
Olivia, our oldest kiddo, celebrated her second birthday yesterday. A world away, Rome Reports reports that the Pope is beginning his search for the next guy to take his old job–Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith. What’s the relation? Time flies. I can’t believe Olivia is two years old. She’s my… [Read More]
The Social in Social Media
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to travel to Houston for Catholicon with a group of ACNMers. The weekend was filled with opportunities to deepen our understanding of Catholic media and our place within it with workshops and breakout sessions. As well as opportunities to deepen our spiritual lives with Mass and prayer throughout… [Read More]
Catholic New Media Awards – Special Update
This past weekend, some of the ACNM crew hit the road and went to visit our friends in Houston hosting CatholiCon 2011. It was a truly fruitful and blessed weekend getting to meet so many great people working with us in the part of the vineyard.The Catholic New Media Awards were announced on Saturday night,… [Read More]
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Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 25: Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Mascots…Oh My
[powerpress] Check @austincathmedia, FB feedback and G+ feedback for book winner!!Current Events: 5.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes East Coast – Chris http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/24/us/24quake.html 5.3 Magnitude earthquake in Colorado http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/23/colorado.quake/index.html?hpt=us_c2 Hurricane Irene – Jason http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2011/08/24/irenehttp://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-named-chairman-373386699/#ixzz1W02F21fj-strengthens-to-category-2-hurricane-as-it-closes-in-on-bahamas/?test=latestnews WYD concludes – Cristina Final numbers of WYD 2011 http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english Next years’ theme http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english A stirring account http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2011/08/23/after-the-storm-ceased-the-pope-thanked-the-two-million-for-their-%E2%80%98joy-and-resistance%E2%80%99-then-they-knelt-in-the-mud-before-the-blessed-sacrament-that%E2%80%99s-the-meaning-of-the-cath/ SQPN Coverage – http://thebreak.sqpn.com/ Steve Jobs… [Read More]
You Never Know
Earlier this week in the Diocese of Tulsa, a newly ordained priest and a seminarian were killed in a car accident. I didn’t know either of the men, but my heart goes out to their parish. This, combined with a personal battle my wonderful, wonderful parents are fighting at home has me thinking about the… [Read More]
Angel of God, my Guardian Dear.
How much do you know about your guardian angel? Everyone has one. (Priests have two!) Learning about angels is part of every religious formation curriculum. Their feast day is October 2. But, do you two have a relationship? Earlier this month I was driving to my parents’ for the weekend to celebrate my dad’s birthday. My favorite… [Read More]
A Balm in Gilead (Review: “The Handmaid’s Tale”)
I knew Bumped reminded me of something. Various other reviewers online have mentioned the similarities between the premise of Bumped and that of The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood. I knew I’d read The Handmaid’s Tale, and besides being more contemporary and having younger characters, I knew something was off with that comparison. Logically, I… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 24: What Do You Mean There’s No Award For Best Horsemaning?
[powerpress] 2GGCP and Austin CNM nominated for Catholic New Media Awards Vote between now and August 26!!! http://www.catholicnewmediaawards.com/ Best Group Blog Best New Blog Best Written Blog People’s Choice Blog Best Group Podcast Best New Podcast People’s Choice Podcast Best Social Networking Site Best Catholic News Site Best Overall Catholic Website Current Events: Texas A&M… [Read More]
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It’s Hot in Austin & We Haven’t Had Rain in Months, But…
Our actions have a tongue of their own; they have an eloquence of their own, even when the tongue is silent. For deeds prove the lover more than words. -St. Cyril of Jerusalem If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, there are pictures and news coverage of East Africa. Extreme hunger and drought… [Read More]
Help Those Impacted by the Leander Fire
From this week’s diocesan newsletter, the E-Pistle: On Monday, Aug. 15, a brush fire destroyed 15 homes and damaged seven others off of Horseshoe Drive in Leander. It left dozens of people without homes, including 20 children. Several of the families who lost their homes attend St. Margaret Mary Parish in Cedar Park. Any parish… [Read More]
So we’ve been in Madrid….
Hi Everyone, so it’s been awhile. We’ve been having some late nights and somewhat early mornings so it’s been hard to get online. World Youth Day officially began Tuesday evening with mass celebrated by Archbishop Antonio Rouco Varela of Madrid. Since then, things have been a whirlwind of excitement. We’ve received catechesis from a couple of… [Read More]
Longhorns and Aggies *CAN* get along!
Recently I was asked by an online Catholic friend if I received a package yet. I hadn’t, so when I checked the mail after a long mail hold while we were visiting family in Virginia, I was excited to open the package and see what it was. Yes! Christmas in August! I opened it, saw… [Read More]
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