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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]