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About Trenton Henrichson

Trenton Henrichson, is parishioner at St. Ignatius living the single vocation. His main interests are faith, volunteer service and anything geeky. Trenton was reborn into full communion with the Catholic church on Easter of 2011. As one might expect of someone in there terrible two’s; He’s known to get very excited!. He wants to explore everything! And he’s happiest when his older siblings are chasing after him! Trenton is very excited to be sharing some of his outbursts with ACNM.

Are you… “Out of Touch” ?

Published March 8, 2017 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Indeed, the parts of this country whom you agree with are all that are necessary, and those parts of our country that you consider less honorable are a bunch of rapists and thugs, and those you judge less presentable parts are a bunch of fat stupid pigs. The billionaires lining their pockets don’t need unity…. [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 8, 2017

Courage

Published February 22, 2017 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

For Catholics of well- formed conscience, the drama unfolding at the Texas Capitol has been disconcerting at best. Gov. Abbot has ordered an emergency session to draft and ratify Senate Bill SB-4. The bill aims to penalize counties and cities whose law enforcement officials will not turn over their residents to federal immigration officers. Keeping… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published February 22, 2017

See No Evil: Reflections on Laudato Si’ Part II

Published July 28, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice, Social Media and Tech

This is my second reflection on Pope Francis’ new Encyclical Laudato Si addressed to every person living on this planet and added to the official Catholic doctrine. I hope my reflection is beneficial to you, but I (and Austin CNM) encourage you to read the document yourself here. Last year my family found a great… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 28, 2015

Confessions of a Technocrat: Reflections on Laudato Si, Part I

Published July 9, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice, Social Media and Tech

This is a reflection on Pope Francis’ new Encyclical Laudato Si addressed to every person living on this planet and added to the official Catholic doctrine. I hope my reflection is beneficial to you, but I (and the Austin CNM) encourage you to read the document yourself here. I was seduced by technology in high… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 9, 2015

Global Justice – St Ignatius Martyr Parish Social Ministry Council Panel Series

Published April 30, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

The education and sophistication that I think I have goes away when I meet the human dignity of the other who brings the wisdom of life … -Barbara Budde   Austin Catholic New Media in partnership with Saint Ignatius Parish Social Ministry Council is proud to present this new monthly series of panel discussions on… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 30, 2015

Racial Justice – St Ignatius Martyr Parish Social Ministry Council Panel Series

Published April 16, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Austin Catholic New Media in partnership with Saint Ignatius Parish Social Ministry Council is proud to present this new monthly series of panel discussions on the social ministries of the church. This panel was recorded and February and discusses how Catholics can work to combat racism and build a more just world.   On this… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 16, 2015

Caring for the Sick – St Ignatius Martyr Parish Social Ministry Council Panel Series

Published April 2, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Austin Catholic New Media in partnership with Saint Ignatius Parish Social Ministry Council is proud to present this new monthly series of panel discussions on the social ministries of the church. This panel which was recorded in January discusses how the church is working to take care for the health of people in our community…. [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 2, 2015

The Acts of Men: A Reflection on Joshua Oppenheimer’s The Act of Killing

Published March 26, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

During WWII the Japanese killed between 3 million and 10 million people, mostly civilians. More recently the ISIS body count is growing as they continue their bloody campaign of beheading and terror. May God have mercy on all sinners. How can men act so inhumane? For most of us, these acts are unthinkable. Our minds… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 26, 2015

Caring For Pregnant Women – St Ignatius Martyr Parish Social Ministry Council Panel Series

Published March 19, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

Austin Catholic New Media in partnership with Saint Ignatius Parish Social Ministry Council is proud to present this new monthly series of panel discussions on the social ministries of the church. This panel which was recorded in January discusses how the church is working to take care of women experiencing a crisis pregnancy. On this… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 19, 2015

Don’t Hinder The Kingdom; Another Reflection on the Immigrant Crisis

Published December 11, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. But Jesus called for them, saying, ‘Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’ -Luke 18:… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published December 11, 2014

Immigration – St Ignatius Martyr Parish Social Ministry Council Panel Series

Published October 9, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

This year the ACNM in partnership with Saint Ignatius Parish Social Ministry Council is excited to be hosting a monthly pot-luck speaker series featuring the many social ministries in Austin Texas  In our first panel which took place September 30th we discussed how Catholics are responding to the needs of immigrants in our nation and how you can be… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published October 9, 2014

September Announcements

Published September 18, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

This week we have replaced Trenton’s usual blog post with a series of important announcements. Lets see if anyone notices. My post might have been about spiritual seasons. For everything turn turn turn there is a season turn turn. A time when the Holy Spirit shifts your energy to focus on a new way to… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published September 18, 2014

The Church and Mental Illness

Published September 4, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Faith, World and News

A little over three weeks have passed since the tragic death of Robin Williams. Although most of us did not know Mr. Williams personally, many of us have felt moved by his work. As an actor and comedian, he made us laugh, made us feel; sometimes he made us think. In passing, his decision to… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published September 4, 2014

Who do you think you are?!?

Published July 31, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Luke 9:57 As they were going along the road, someone said to Him [Jesus], ‘I will follow You wherever You go.’ . . . But he said, ‘Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.’ 60 But Jesus said to him, ‘Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you,… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 31, 2014

When you see… A Reflection on the Immigrant Crisis

Published July 10, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

According to the local folklore, the drama at Sacred Heart in McAllen all started with what a few saw. A little over a month ago, a few sharp-eyed Catholics noticed a gathering of dirty young women at the bus station. Maybe it was a passing glance. Maybe it was out of the corner of the… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 10, 2014

Seeds of Peace and Justice

Published June 19, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog, Faith

John 15: 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. During a recent monologue on the changing situation in Iraq, comedian Jon Stewart lampooned conservative pundits for their use of the phrase “seeds of democracy” to justify the 2003 invasion. I know not everyone will… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published June 19, 2014

Being There: What you learn when a loved one has Alzheimer’s

Published May 15, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” I was blessed to spend Mother’s Day with my father and two generations of incredible Henrichson mothers. I can’t say if the trip has in fact prolonged my life, but I… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published May 15, 2014

Your Origin Story: A Reflection on Easter Discipline

Published May 1, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

After much anticipation and preparation the season of rebirth is upon us. Christ has risen, Alleluia! So, now what? Everyone makes grand plans for what disciplines they will fallow during Lent and how they might double these efforts during the Triduum, but what do we do when all the fasting stops? Easter can be a… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published May 1, 2014

Listening for the Changing of the Season

Published April 17, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

If you have followed my blog consistently (Hi Mom) then you may have guessed by now that I am a little obsessed with seasons. For anyone who hasn’t guessed, I am a little obsessed with seasons. There is a reason for that, I figured out some time ago that often seasons are the key to… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 17, 2014

Where are the peacemakers?

Published April 3, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Mathew 9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” In America today 77% of people self identify as followers of Christ. How many could we identify as peacemakers? There are over 2 billion Christians in the world today. How many of them are actively devoted to restoring peace? I think… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 3, 2014

What Do We Desire? A reflection on Lent and Social Justice

Published March 20, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Every day 6,000 children under the age of 5 die from pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria. About 1 million children in America are aborted every year. Experts estimate that one in eight people in the world today struggle with chronic malnutrition. Why is our world in such bad shape? What if I told you this is… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 20, 2014

Booze! A Lenten Reflection

Published March 13, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Faith

When I started to write this, the sun was still setting on Ash Wednesday. The Lenten season had officially begun. I didn’t know until the sun rose that morning what it was God really wanted me to write about. While my more experienced cohorts in the ACNM were suggesting that people would naturally be looking… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 13, 2014

Where the Church is Going

Published February 20, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

This week my thoughts and prayers have once again returned to a small Indian village over 9000 miles away. Today in Mamallapuram, India, a new friend (Tim) has joined some old friends of mine (the Cooks) and their mission, Hands on Houses. Hands on Houses is devoted to building sustainable housing for impoverished widows. Experts… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published February 20, 2014

Attention Artists: The Meaning Behind Stained Glass

Published February 6, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Everything I have posted has ended with a challenge to my readers. I always hope my work does something more than get me a few likes on Facebook or distract a few people from whatever they don’t want to be doing for 2000 words or less. I always hope that something I write will spark… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published February 6, 2014

Attention Singles! Its time to dance!

Published January 30, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: World and News, Young Adult

Ecclesiastes 3 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published January 30, 2014

Why the church can’t win a culture war.

Published January 23, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Faith

  According to Wikipedia the term “Culture War” was derived from the German word Kulturkampf (cultural struggle).The Kulturkampf was literally a set of 19th century Prussian laws designed specifically to undermine the Catholic church. Among other things these laws temporarily expelled the Jesuit, Franciscan and Dominican brothers from Prussia. Americans started using the term in… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published January 23, 2014

Popenomics 201

Published January 9, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Pope Francis’ Apolstolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium has received a lot of harsh criticism from pundits both outside and inside the church. In truth that criticism maybe a blessing. The Pope has opened up a dialogue that we have often avoided, to our detriment, for many years. Now at least the church is getting its differences… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published January 9, 2014

Popenomics 101

Published December 26, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

So how about that new Pope eh? Who? Pope Fancis? Oh I think you mean The ambassador of atheists? The tolerator of homosexuals? Champion of the Internet? Man of the year? The bishop of Rome, and vicar of Christ? The supreme pontiff of the universal Church? Whats not to love? I heard some guy on the radio say… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published December 26, 2013

Advent: A Journey Through Winter

Published December 12, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a psychological condition that effects about half a million people every winter peaking in December, January and February. Symptoms include Depression, Anxiety, Lethargy, Overeating and wishing everyone would shut up and leave you alone[1]. It has been over a decade since I’ve felt that way. Today I can calmly, happily,… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published December 12, 2013

What Does Today Mean?

Published November 28, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Today America celebrates one of the most sacred of American holidays Thanksgiving. When you put it in historical context Thanksgiving is also one of the most ironic of American holidays. Our countries four fathers, a group of displaced religious fanatics where rescued from near starvation by a group of unknown paganists. In the years to… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published November 28, 2013

Family Emergency; …plus a message from Bishop Joe S. Vásquez

Published November 14, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Have you ever noticed how time changes the meaning of thing. Once, when I was a student at A&M (longer ago than I care to admit) I was evicted from apartment with very little notice. The sudden uncertainty of where I would be living basically sent me into a hysterical panic. The first thing panicked… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published November 14, 2013

A Servent In India II: 1 Billion People 1500 Words

Published October 31, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

As I have described in my Last Post I was recently blessed to be able to volunteer with Hands on Houses in Tamil Nadu India. “So how was India?” That seems to be what everyone has been asking me lately. Let me first confess most of my answers to date haven’t been very inspired. I… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published October 31, 2013

A Servent In India Part I; Here Am I!

Published October 17, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Young Adult

Isaiah 6 5 Then I said, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips,And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal in his hand, which… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published October 17, 2013

Now think about what you’ve done!

Published July 31, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Feast up my friends, today July 31st is the feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Thank you again mother church for giving us another reason to party. So, in honer of Saint Ignatius I suggest we take a moment to reflect on every parent who has ever screamed “Time out! … You sit there… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 31, 2013

Striving Towards the Promised Land; Pro-Life Advocacy After Special Session 1

Published July 9, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Faith

Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.) Exodus 15: 22-23   When… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 9, 2013

Imaginary Lines; Real Problems

Published June 25, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

Fun fact #1: the distance between the house where I live today and the Capitol of Texas is Approximately 13 miles. Now that I think about it that is about as close to the Texas political process as I care to reside. On the other hand the distance between the hospital where I was born… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published June 25, 2013

Building You: Faith and Habit

Published June 19, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Faith

I’m going to have to start this blog with a small confession. When it comes to dating, my approach has been notoriously ineffective. Don’t worry, this blog isn’t about dating. But for a single man in his thirties, I have decided it is time to be more intentional about changing my approach. I’ve taken a… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published June 19, 2013

The Continued Misadventures of a Catholic Politcal Advocate

Published May 17, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

Today I got another lesson in political advocacy. You might recall- Wanted Concerned Catholic Voters Mr Henrichson Went to the Capitol About a month ago I was blessed with the opportunity to represent my fellow Catholics in front of the staff of Eddie Rodriguez. You may also recall that, that first meeting with Rep. Rodriguez’s… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published May 17, 2013

I didn’t have time to write my post this week…

Published April 30, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Faith, Young Adult

I couldn’t finish my blog this week. Can I have an extension? Looking at my current schedule I think I could have a blog ready for you by next, ….um, do you have any plans for Mardi Gras? I’m sorry but I’ve been really busy. Lately, It feels like whenever I finish my project I’m… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 30, 2013

Mr. Henrichson Went to the Capitol

Published April 16, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: World and News

Today I got my first lesson in political advocacy. You may recall from my post a month ago that I had been blessed with the opportunity to represent my fellow Catholics in front of the representative of Texas 51st district Eddie Rodriguez during Catholic Advocacy Day (April, 9 2013). The rally itself was quite encouraging…. [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published April 16, 2013

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