One of the most important issues in the world today is the need for a clear understanding of masculinity. It goes beyond the stereotypes and machismo. There is on perfect mold that all men can fit into, but there is a singular call to live out our lives in pursuit of Jesus in the way… [Read More]
Interview with a Lay Missionary Going to Asia
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to take the Gospel to people that don’t know about Him? In our current era, it’s hard to imagine a way that one could live without hearing the name of Jesus, but there are still a vast amount of people that do no know… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – January 18, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday, January 18. 2015 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Lectionary: 65 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Translation) [powerpress] We’re back in Ordinary time after several weeks of preparation and celebration. This week there is a clear and obvious message that we get from the readings – hearing the call from God. Reading 1 1 Samuel 3:3B-10, 19… [Read More]
Local Workshop for Music Ministry
The arts are a necessary part of the work of the Church. The beauty of good art is not just superficial positive emotions about Jesus, rather beauty is in support and extension of Truth. It requires craftsmanship and skill to execute effectively. In recent generations, with a lack of training and attention on the arts, parishes scrambled to find… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – January 11, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
The Baptism of the Lord Sunday January 11, 2015 Lectionary: 21 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] We celebrate the official end to the great season of Christmas with this week’s Solemnity. Reading 1 Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 The first reading from the prophet Isaiah returns to a period where we placed a lot of our… [Read More]
Top 12 Austin CNM Posts of 2014
The end of a year always presents a good time for reflection. This year, Facebook’s algorithms have filled our news feeds with an auto-generated look back at our friend’s years. This one wasn’t automatically computed because the following list only includes posts that were written in 2014 and also excludes our popular Sunday Says Podcast… [Read More]
Sunday Says – December 28, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
December 28, 2014 Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Lectionary: 17 (NAB Readings) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) This is a Sunday mass that has several options for the each of the readings, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Gospel lengths. The version or length could vary grately from parish to parish, but the… [Read More]
Where’s Baby Jesus? – The Empty Manger
Getting ready for Christmas was my favorite time of year as a little boy. I was blessed to grow up in a very Catholic family, and I was always fascinated by nativity scenes and their symbolism. There is something about baby Jesus that really spoke to me as a kid. My biggest issue was that He… [Read More]
Sunday Says – December 14, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday December 14, 2014 Third Sunday of Advent Lectionary: 8 (NAB Readings)(Jerusalem Bible Translation) The Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, is unique among the four weeks. On the Advent wreath, this is the one week that is pink instead of purple. You might also see the liturgical vestments change color to rose, but most… [Read More]
Sunday Says – December 7, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday December 7, 2014 Second Sunday of Advent Lectionary: 5 Reading 1 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 This week’s first reading from the Prophet Isaiah takes place in an high point for the Hebrews. At this time, this was a whole generation that had never lived in Jerusalem, and they were on a return journey to… [Read More]
12 Faces that Show the Struggles of Advent
We often take ourselves too seriously, especially when it comes to the pursuit of holiness. Too often do I come across misconceptions about the many limitations and boxes people confine their notions of what saintliness can or should look like. I often think it’s because of the misunderstanding of what it means to seek God…. [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – November 23, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday November 23, 2014 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe [powerpress] Reflection starts at 6:30 minute mark. Lectionary: 160 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) This week is a special solemnity in the Church. This is the last Sunday in the Liturgical calendar, where we cap it off in… [Read More]
Fall 2014 Austin CNM Meetup
Sometimes it’s easy to get lost behind a screen. In an effort to promote real community some of the contributors and followers will be gathering for a casual meetup in North Austin for an evening of fellowship. Join us for a social night of food, community, presentations, and discussions about Jesus, the Church, and new… [Read More]
Sunday Says – November 9, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday November 9, 2014 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Lectionary: 671 (NAB Translation) This is another Sunday with a unique feast. Instead of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are celebrating the feast of dedication of the world’s Cathedral – The Basilica of St John Lateran, seat of… [Read More]
Sunday Says – November 2, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Lectionary: 668 (NAB Translation) This Sunday we celebrate the commemoration of All Souls insteadof All Souls Day.Today is one of those celebrations that is very distinctly Catholic, and you will see that from the theme of praying for those that have died and also in the… [Read More]
Misconceptions About Death, Angels, and Dia de Los Muertos
I’ve been intrigued by how much interest there is about angels in the world today, especially from the secular world. In fact a 2011 poll found that 77% of Americans believe in Angels. Which is somewhat surprising considering that there is a growing number of people that don’t believe in God today. Sadly enough, angels are… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – October 19, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday Says October 19, 2014 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Lectionary: 145 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 This week’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah starts out with an unexpected note calling the pagan king God’s instrument. During the Babylonian, he planned to free the captives and… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – October 12, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday October 12, 2014 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 142 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 25:6-10A This week’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah, is a great setup for this week’s Gospel, but it also stand alone as a beautiful prophetic vision of what the Lord promises. The prophet promises that… [Read More]
Prayer Breakfast for Life Featuring Hosts from Catholic View for Women
Two amazing and heroic Catholic women in the fight for life are coming to the Austin area to speak about the current events happening in the pro-life movement. Join the community at a Prayer Breakfast for Life hosted by Heroic Media. Fr. Dean Wilhelm at St. Williams Catholic Church will open the event in prayer… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 28, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday, September 28, 2014 [powerpress] Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 136 (Jerusalem Bible Translation) (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Ezekiel 18:25-28 This week’s first reading from the prophet Ezekiel sounds very harsh on first read. To put this into better context, we have to look back in the chapter to see that the prophet has… [Read More]
John Paul II Life Center’s 4th Annual Benefit Dinner November 7
Join the John Paul II Life Center for their fourth annual benefit dinner, Today is the Day!, withTeresa Tomeo, Jennifer Fulwiler, and music from Greg & Lizzy. This social night gathers other pro-life supporters from the area for a dinner, presentation, fellowship, and prayer. They will also be honoring Msgr. Louis Pavlicek, Dr. and Mrs. Tom… [Read More]
Copyright and the Ease of Stealing
Did you know there is a commandment that is considered ethical to break in very select situations? The seventh commandment, “You Shall Not Steal” is just as important as any of the other commandments, and it would compromise the whole set to say that 10% of the whole does not hold any weight. In almost… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 14, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday September 14, 2014 [powerpress] Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Lectionary: 638 (NAB readings)(Jerusalem Bible Readings) Normally, this feast falls within the week, but this year, we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in place of the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This will make for another uncommon… [Read More]
Making Friends As A Young Adult
When you are in school it is easy to meet other people with similar perspectives and interests because the educational systems categorize and do the grouping for you. For most of us, it’s so natural that we miss how easy it makes it to begin friendships. Once you leave school, making friends is a very… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 31, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday August 31, 2014 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 124 (NAB Translation)(Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] First Reading Jeremiah 20:7-9 In this week’s first reading from the Prophet Jeremiah, we hear some of the personality that earned him the nickname the “crying prophet.” Living a prophet’s life sounds like it would be blessed since it… [Read More]
Pray on Sunday, Cuss on Monday?
Shut the front door because we need to get real about our speech. This isn’t a flippant or unnecessary discussion about language. We are living in a time of dangerous persecution and wars, so it seems like this topic may not be as important, but our words are always needed and used, so it remains… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 17, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday August 17 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 118 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible) Reading 1 Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 The first reading from the prophet Isaiah, we hear a message about God’s intention to have a select people. Israel was centered around their identity of their faith and inheritance as God’s chosen people. At… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 10, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday August 10, 2014 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 115 (NAB Readings)(Jerusalem Bible) Reading 1 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-13A This reading from the book of Kings is one of my favorite stories to quote in the old testament. We start off with Elijah in a cave, and he’s there because he’s been trying… [Read More]
New Sacred Art Installed at St. Vincent de Paul
Sometimes we Catholics take the beauty of our churches for granted. In our tradition, we believe that the house of God deserves our best and our first. Often we’re criticized for this because it is thought by some that the money invested in the beauty of a sacred space could be spent on helping causes for… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – July 27, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday July 27, 2014 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 109 (NAB Translation) ( Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] Reading 1 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 This first reading from the first book of Kings is a classic favorite, and it is hopefully familiar to you. Solomon was son of the great King David and had of… [Read More]
10 Amazing Miracles of Scripture (Outside of Jesus)
Even though it was the Church that gave the world the canon for the scriptures, it’s almost depressing to see how little most Catholics know the Bible. Recently, I’ve been focusing many of my personal prayers on the great power of God and reflecting upon the way the Lord is deeply involved with creation. The big… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – July 13, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday July 13, 2014 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 103 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] Reading 1 Isaiah 55:10-11 In this week’s first reading from Isaiah, it’s important to remember where we are in this story. The Hebrews were at a point of transition to return to their land of Judah, and it… [Read More]
Austin CNM Retreat – July 19, 2014
Join us for a day of reflection at a retreat hosted by Austin CNM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in North Austin located at 10205 N Fm 620, Austin, Texas 78726 on Saturday July, 19, 2014 10 am – 5 pm. This day will be dedicated to prayer, discussion, and collaboration all with a strong… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – June 29, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday June 29, 2014 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Mass during the Day – Lectionary: 591 (NAB Readings) [powerpress] This is a great treat to celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul on a Sunday. Most saints get overwritten by the regular calendar of the Sunday, but these two Apostles are a… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – June 22, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday) Sunday June 22, 2014 Lectionary: 167 (NAB Readings) (Jerusalem Bible) [powerpress] Reading 1 Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14B-16A This week’s first reading from Deuteronomy takes us back to the story of Moses, but it’s much after the time of the Exodus from Egypt. At… [Read More]
Struggling with Instagram Envy
It’s easy to become convinced that many of your friends and acquaintances live more exciting lives when we see filtered and carefully selected shots from their life on social media. There is a growing trend with heavy users of social media that shows Instagram comparison causing and rooting envy in the hearts of users. Suddenly… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – June 8, 2014 Pentecost Mass Readings and Reflections
Sunday June 8, 2014 – Pentecost Sunday (NAB Readings) Mass during the Day Lectionary: 63 [powerpress] “Come, Holy Spirit, come! And from your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine!” – From the Sequence of Pentecost Happy Pentecost! It gets it’s name from the 50 days of Easter. This is a great feast, the birthday of… [Read More]
Drink Like A Catholic
I grew up in one of the few remaining dry counties in the country. In case you have never heard of it, that means they don’t sell alcohol there. It’s not prohibition, but you need to travel somewhere else to buy it. In that part of Texas, Baptist Christians have a huge influence on the… [Read More]
Sunday Says – June 1, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections
The Ascension of the Lord – June 1, 2014 Lectionary: 58 Traditionally this would be the 7th Sunday of the season of Easter, but in our diocese, like in most of the country’s we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on this Sunday so that more people can attend it than if it were… [Read More]
Spiritual Brotherhood and Christian Joy
A good wedding is always fun, and it brings out the happiness in everyone. Holy Matrimony is one of the best reasons to party, and it’s usually what Catholics are best at doing. The Holy Mass, a great feast, and all out dance and celebration are appropriate for such an occasion. Not because weddings are… [Read More]
