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About Cristina Almanza

I am the petite wife of Cris Almanza, we moved to the Austin area in 2009 from Colorado. I work in pro-life Media industry, and a Co-host on the "Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast." I serve St. Williams Catholic Church as a High School catechist. I enjoy evangelizing online, Meteorology and Flamenco dancing in my spare time.

Knowing Your Testimony

Published November 12, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

Evangelization Tool #1 is to learn how to share your testimony, to describe how you have encountered Jesus. It is important to learn how to communicate your story because that is one of the only ways others will be open to receive the good news that you are about to share. The truth is, we… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published November 12, 2013

When to Receive the Anointing of the Sick

Published August 1, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

One of the seven sacraments that is the least talked about is the Anointing of the sick. The Anointing of the sick is especially intended for those who are baptized Catholic and are ill physically and/or emotionally. “It is especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by an illness.” (CCC 1511) The Priest… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published August 1, 2013

Growing in Spirituality 1 Day Workshop [Interview with Fr Albert Hasse]

Published July 16, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: World and News

Listen to a conversation I had with Fr. Albert Hasse about an event with Relevant Radio on July 27th and the Franciscan order.  I can assure you he is a great person to speak with and listen to! Fr. Albert will be speaking about the Spiritual Life at the end of the month. Listen to… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published July 16, 2013

Weathered But Not Destroyed

Published June 6, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

I was left in complete awe and shock when I heard about the EF5 “El Reno” tornado on Friday with wind speeds reaching 295 mph. It is also the widest tornado ever recorded at 2.6 miles wide according to the National Weather Service. The actual mesocyclone, the parent storm above the massive tornado, was at… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published June 6, 2013

Dealing with Suffering

Published May 9, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

I’ll admit I have suffered much in my life, I would even say I suffer often. The truth is we all do. We all experience intense suffering, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. If one part of our body is suffering, other parts are almost always affected as well, just as deeply. What… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published May 9, 2013

Gosnell and the Divine Mercy of Jesus

Published April 12, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

You have probably heard by now about the case of Kermit Gosnell and the “House of Horrors” in Philadelphia. If you haven’t, I must warn you the details are not for children. There’s information all over the internet about his clinic. If you have been following the story you may have noticed the national news… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published April 12, 2013

Married without Children

Published March 27, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Marriage and Love

My husband and I have been married for over 3 years now. I’ve learned that marriage contributes to our personal salvation through  its call to service. Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published March 27, 2013

My Top 5 Reasons to be Married

Published January 16, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Marriage and Love, Young Adult

No One Wants to Get Married Anymore. Look at what our culture sees as entertaining. I know for women, it seems fun to buy clothes from certain stores, not being anchored down by a man, and having the freedom to see whoever you would like. Being independent and successful are also factors that rate a… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published January 16, 2013

Promoting Life in the Movies: Movie Review of October Baby

Published November 21, 2012 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Reviews

It is clearly November, which is National Adoption Month, and the movie October Baby came out on DVD recently. My husband and I finally had some time over the weekend to watch a movie. We have been so busy we hadn’t had time to squeeze in a movie in over two months. We decided to… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published November 21, 2012

Seven Big Myths About the Catholic Church – Dr Kaczor Interview

Published September 26, 2012 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith, Reviews

I had the opportunity to interview Ignatius Press, author Dr. Christopher Kaczor by email through the Maximus Group this week. His new book is called The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church. The book has been released today, Wednesday, September 26. The book is very well written and describes in detail the seven biggest misunderstandings about the… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published September 26, 2012

Revival of Novenas

Published August 29, 2012 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

Novena comes from the Latin “Novem” that means ‘nine’ and would have been used in everyday Roman conversation. For example, November would be referred to as the ninth month in Latin. In the Church, a novena is a devotion lasting nine straight days, which can be used to ask God for special graces. The prayers… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published August 29, 2012

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