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About Jason Elizondo

As a father, husband and new media geek, Jason Elizondo is on the front lines of the New Evangelization. He enjoys spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Jason blogs and podcast about Faith and Fatherhood on his Being Saint Joseph Blog and Podcast and can be reached via Twitter at @jdzondo

Co-Founder of ACNM

The Holy Spirit Moves In Texas As Msgr. Sis appointed Bishop of San Angelo

Published December 12, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

For anyone who knows Msgr. Mike Sis it was always more of a question of “when” not “if” he would be named a Bishop in the Catholic Church.  I first met Father Mike when he was the head pastor of St. Mary’s in College Station and had the pleasure of serving him on the Parish… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 12, 2013

Father Chris Decker Speaking At St. Thomas More Oct 23rd at 7:15pm

Published October 18, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

If you were able to attend last March’s SXSW event then you know all about Father Chris Decker from The Catholic Underground. If you weren’t able to attend here is your chance to hear him speak again. Father Christopher Decker will be in town visiting and will give a talk at St. Thomas More. He’ll… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published October 18, 2013

“Dream of a Home” Mike Mangione Concert Fundraiser

Published July 12, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

Austin, TX – Folk-rock singer/songwriter Mike Mangione will be performing at St. Edward’s University Jones Auditorium on July 19th at 8 p.m. with Paul Finley opening. Mike will be performing songs of his latest album, “Red-Winged Blackbird Man,” to hit stores September 3rd, in addition to his established repertoire. Tickets are $15 gen admission and… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published July 12, 2013

An Open Letter to Catholics For Choice

Published July 10, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

Yesterday Catholics For Choice ran the following full page ad in the Austin American-Statesman. That led me to post the following comment on the Catholics For Choice Facebook page. It is very interesting that “Christ humbled himself becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8)” yet this group of so called “Catholics”… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published July 10, 2013

What Do We Do Now That The Smoke Has Cleared?

Published June 28, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Faith, World and News

There has been a lot of back and forth over the past few days as it relates to subjects such as the defeat of SB5 in the Texas Senate and the SCOTUS’ ruling on Prop 8 and DOMA.  In a very simplistic fashion I’ve seen people shake out into a few different categories. People of… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published June 28, 2013

Lighting The Fire of Forgiveness

Published June 14, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

After the Spurs got blown out in game 2 of the NBA Finals, my wife asked me if I thought Coach Pop was going to chew out the team.  I told her that if he did, it wouldn’t be anything that they hadn’t heard before. They knew what they did wrong and what they have… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published June 14, 2013

Dominican Sisters and The American Bible Challenge

Published May 20, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Faith, World and News

As you might be aware of the Dominican Sisters of Mary have been contestants on this season’s “The American Bible Challenge” and will be appearing in the final at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT Thursday, May 23 on The Game Show Network. We had the opportunity to ask Sr. Maria Suso some questions about her and her follow Sister’s… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 20, 2013

How Serious Are We About The New Evangelization?

Published May 3, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Social Media and Tech

Last week over at my Being Saint Joseph Podcast I talked about Zach Braff’s new Kickstarter to support “Wish I Was Here” his follow-up to “Garden State”, which is billed as a sequel in tone but not story. In a little over three days Zach managed to raise over 2 million dollars and is still… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 3, 2013

What I learned This Lent

Published April 5, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Young Adult

Hi everyone! We have a Guest Blogger pinch hitting for me today, please welcome Laurelin Ontai. Laurelin is a cradle Catholic and is currently a junior at UT majoring in advertising with a minor in business. She is social media obsessed and a lover of corgis. She doesn’t know what she wants to do with… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published April 5, 2013

Super Mario and the Spiritual Life

Published March 22, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Growing up I spent many hours in front of the TV or down at the local arcade with my good friend Mario and his brother Luigi.  I would play until my hands cramped up and my quarters ran dry. With my oldest in Kindergarden I felt it was time for her to learn to appreciate… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published March 22, 2013

Our Story, Our Voice: Why ACNM Is Needed

Published March 8, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

On my way to work on Wednesday morning I heard a story on the radio that almost made me drive off the road. Apparently the majority of American Catholics want a younger, hipper, more liberal Pope. As you can imagine this was news to me. According to the story… 54 percent – would like the… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published March 8, 2013

Join ACNM for SXSW… Unofficially

Published February 21, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Faith, Social Media and Tech, World and News

Last Friday Cristobal talked about ACNM’s continued growth and expansion. Today I’m thrilled to announce the next phase in our mission. Last year during SXSW we held an expanded Q1 meetup to coincide with the Interactive Festival. This year we are taking it to the next level. Pope Benedict XVI calls the world of social media a… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published February 21, 2013

2013 Statesman Social Media Awards

Published February 12, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Social Media and Tech, World and News

Hi everyone! It’s that time of year again and we’ve been nominated for the “Statesman Social Media Awards”. Here’s a little about the award. Do you know a social media rock star living in Central Texas? Who do you follow? Where do you turn for your social media socializations? Whose updates make you want to… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published February 12, 2013

Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day – Saturday January 26th

Published January 25, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Faith, World and News

With the 40th anniversary of Roe vs Wade this week and all the things happening this weekend to celebrate life. I thought I would use my time this week to highlight a few of them. Saturday January 26th is Texas Catholic Pro-life Day. A day full of events to celebrate life capped off with the Texas Rally… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published January 25, 2013

Celebrating Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin

Published December 31, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Family, World and News

We got news of a really cool event that is coming up as part of “Celebrating Catholic Schools Week”. If you are a fan of Catholic schools, the Food Network, The Catholic Channel then this is for you. If you’re not a fan of any of those then I’m sure this event might just make… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 31, 2012

ACNM Year in Review

Published December 28, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Social Media and Tech, World and News

As the year quickly comes to an end I wanted to use this time to say “thank you” to all of our wonderful contributors and our audience. We’ve grown a lot over the past year, adding a number of great contributors and syndicated blogs. With each contributor we add a new voice and perspective to… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 28, 2012

And The Winners Are!!

Published December 17, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, World and News

Thanks to everyone who has been participating in ACNM’s first Advent Challenge via the site, Twitter and Facebook. We lots of great feedback this week and we’ve selected two winners via random drawing to receive a copy of “The Greatest Miracle” provided to use by the Maximus Group. And the winners are: Rod R and Ricky… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 17, 2012

Is Robert Griffin III Catholic? Why This Question Matters.

Published December 14, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Faith

Everytime the Washington Redskins play a nationally televised game our organic search results go through the roof because of this very question. Are all the people who are searching for “Is RGIII Catholic”, necessarly all that interested in his faith life? Probably not, but seeing someone cross themselves(as RGIII is known to do) is a… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 14, 2012

Jennifer Fulwiler: Minor Revisions Interview

Published December 13, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Faith, World and News

Chris, Cristina and I got to sit down with Jennifer Fulwiler to talk about her new show ‘Minor Revisions’ that premires tonight at 7 PM (CST) on the NET network. We had lots of fun recording this interview and can’t wait for the show, everyone needs to make sure they check it out. Minor Revisions…. [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 13, 2012

Advent Challenge and The Greatest Miracle DVD Giveaway

Published December 10, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Faith, World and News

I hope everyone is enjoying ACNM’s first Advent Challenge and all the cool ideas that are coming from it. I’m here today to sweeten the pot a bit as it comes to our Challenge and post comments in general. Our friends over at the Maximus Group provided us with two copies of “The Greatest Miracle” to… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published December 10, 2012

John Paul II Life Center: 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner

Published November 28, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

I had the pleasure to sit down with Mr. Tim Von Dohlen from the John Paul II Life Center to talk about their 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner coming up on Dec, 5th. There’s only one week left to see USCCB Pro-Life Chair Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Bishop Joe Vásquez, Gov. Rick Perry and Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Hilgers… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published November 28, 2012

Johnny Football, Wormwood and Screwtape

Published November 16, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

What does Johnny Football and College Football have to do with the spiritual life? Take a listen and find out.

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published November 16, 2012

Special: Veterans Day – Frontline Faith Interview

Published November 11, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

    Chris Williston and I were honored to sit down with Cheri Lomonte, President of Frontline Faith to talk about their mission and what they are doing to bring faith to our service men and women.

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published November 11, 2012

Thank You Greg and Jennifer

Published October 19, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Yesterday I heard that today will be the final show of “The Catholics Next Door with Greg and Jennifer Willits”.  If the Catholic new media movement had parents they would probably be Greg and Jennifer. As a matter of fact Austin Catholic New Media very well might not exist had it not been for them. You… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published October 19, 2012

Now That Takes Brass

Published September 7, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Faith

Last week Kathryn wrote a post about “Stop Apologizing for Your Catholic Faith“.  Well last night Cardinal Dolan didn’t need to apologize as he walked into what is being called the most pro-abortion Democratic National Convention of all time and prayed openly for the protection of the unborn. What Cardinal Dolan did last night was to… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published September 7, 2012

ACNM, The CNMC, and You!

Published August 24, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Next week Dallas-Ft. Worth will be host to the Catholic New Media Conference hosted by SQPN.  If you have any interest in Catholic new media and the new evangelization you should make plans to try and attend at least one day of this three day conference.  The CNMC will focus on how individuals, parishes and organizations… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published August 24, 2012

Brother Francis, Project Alto and The Brothers of Saint John

Published August 20, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

I got the opportunity to speak with Br. Francis Therese Krautter of the Community of St. John about his vocation, growing up in Austin and Project Alto, a mission that the Brothers have in Salvador, Brazil. Take a listen and then head on over to their blog to find out more about Project Alto. http://salvadormission.blogspot.com/

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published August 20, 2012

Finding Holiness in a Long Day at Work

Published July 27, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

With supernatural intuition, Blessed Josemaria untiringly preached the universal call to holiness and apostolate. Christ calls everyone to become holy in the realities of everyday life. Hence work too is a means of personal holiness and apostolate, when it is done in union with Jesus Christ. – Pope John Paul II in his homily at the beatification of Saint Josemaria Making work a means of… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published July 27, 2012

When Being Perfect Isn’t In the Game Plan

Published July 13, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Ps 145: 8-9 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The LORD is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. I was reading this Monday morning while sitting with my daughter and I thought about how perfect God’s love is.  Not only that but I also realized… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published July 13, 2012

An Open Letter to Chris Hardwick

Published June 29, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

I love podcast. I love producing them, listening to them, and hosting them. My love for the media has recently put me the strange position of being caught up on all of my Catholic podcast listening queue. So I’ve been venturing out into the deep and listening to other shows that people have recommended or… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published June 29, 2012

The Spurs, The Thunder and Your Catholic Faith

Published June 1, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Faith

Last night after winning 20 games in a row and sweeping the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder.  While losing is never something a team looks forward to. It can sometimes be a relief, as the pressure to be perfect fades away and the… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published June 1, 2012

2nd Quarter ACNM Meet-Up – May 29th 2012

Published May 22, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

 When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Time: 7:00pm until 9:30pm Where: St. William’s Parish Hall Section 2 Join us for our second quarter meet up as we gather to network and share. The main presentation and discussion will center around Pope Benedict XVI’s call for America to lead the New Evangelization. Open to all interested in… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 22, 2012

Lessons in Surrendering to God’s Will

Published May 18, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” Jeremiah 1:5 I take a lot of comfort in the above line from Jeremiah because not only do I have two wonderful girls that the Lord has blessed me with and charged me to care for. I also have my own personal cheering section in… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 18, 2012

The New American Family Presented by Apple

Published May 11, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Every Sunday after Mass I take my girls for breakfast while my wife teaches RE. This is a really special time for us as it allows us to share time together that I know we won’t always have.  Being present to each and building good father-daughter relationships is one of the most critical things I… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 11, 2012

Lino Rulli Live from the Providing Help, Creating Hope Luncheon

Published April 21, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

The following is the keynote speech given by three-time Emmy winner, Lino Rulli at the Catholic Charities of Central Texas “Providing Help, Creating Hope Luncheon. Lino Rulli has a style and personality not typically found in the world of religious media. Known best for SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s The Catholic Guy, Lino’s regular guy approach to… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published April 21, 2012

George Weigel Live From the 2012 Pro-Life Benefit Gala

Published April 21, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Podcast

The following is the keynote speech given by George Weigel Renowned Theologian and Author of John Paul II’s Biography, Witness to Hope at the 2012 Pro-Life Benefit Gala benefiting the Office of Pro-Life Activities and Chaste Living of the Diocese of Austin.

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published April 21, 2012

Young Adult Q&A with Father Rocky – Friday April 20th

Published April 13, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Austin Catholic New Media is proud to be the sponsor of what will no doubt be a great evening with Relevant Radio CEO and co-host of “Go Ask Your Father” Father Francis Hoffman, aka “Fr. Rocky”. Father Rocky will be hosting a Young Adult Q&A in the Bishop’s Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published April 13, 2012

Revisiting What Can Catholic New Media Learn From Guerrilla Filmmaking?

Published March 23, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

I wrote this blog post a couple of years ago but in light of the OSV article Catholic media matters, I though it was worth revisiting. Several years ago the concept of Guerrilla Filmmaking was brought to the forefront of media when Robert Rodriquez created “El Mariachi” for $7,000 and parlayed that into a career in… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published March 23, 2012

The Dedication of St. John Neumann Catholic Church

Published March 15, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

For many parishes the dedication of a church building is a once in a lifetime event. Well after 28 years St. John Neumann in Austin, TX will be dedicating theirs. Here is a bit of history behind this wonderful community. A newly founded parish in West Lake Hills in May 1984, St. John Neumann Catholic… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published March 15, 2012

(UPDATED: Venue Change) Interactive Catholics (Unofficial) SXSW 2012 Meetup

Published March 4, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: ACNM, Blog

Are you a Catholic interested in new media? If so, come join the Austin Catholic New Media meet-up on Sunday March 11th at 7:00 – 9:00pm. We will be meeting in the Bishop’s Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 203 E. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701. . The meet-up will focus on networking and discussing the role… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published March 4, 2012

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