Last week, the Obama administration’s Department of Health and Human Services announced the final version of a rule that would require all employers and insurers to provide sterilization and contraceptives, including some abortion inducing drugs in their health plans. Although it was earlier announced that certain religious organizations would be exempt from the rule, the… [Read More]
The Advent of Black Friday Shopping
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, but it is deeply based in Christian tradition. We give thanks only because there is someone that gives us the blessings we receive. It is a wonderful day that gives us an opportunity to gather with our loved ones and be grateful. The day after Thanksgiving Day has become known… [Read More]
Nationwide Catholic Commercials to Air in December and How We Must Help
Television airtime is going to be a little bit more sparse for politicians this fall. An article on the National Catholic Register’s website has announced that Catholics Come Home has successfully acquired over 400 prime time commercial spots over three weeks starting December 16 on several national networks. (Just in time for Christmas!) NCR reports this campaign will… [Read More]
Tonight’s Family Movie Night!
This holiday weekend, I pray you and your families are getting everything done that you hoped to. I know the weather here in Austin is being a little forgiving. (It’s not over a 100 degrees for once!) But, if later this evening you find yourselves back indoors (immensely thank for somewhere soft to sit as… [Read More]
Catholic New Media Awards – Special Update
This past weekend, some of the ACNM crew hit the road and went to visit our friends in Houston hosting CatholiCon 2011. It was a truly fruitful and blessed weekend getting to meet so many great people working with us in the part of the vineyard.The Catholic New Media Awards were announced on Saturday night,… [Read More]
Help Those Impacted by the Leander Fire
From this week’s diocesan newsletter, the E-Pistle: On Monday, Aug. 15, a brush fire destroyed 15 homes and damaged seven others off of Horseshoe Drive in Leander. It left dozens of people without homes, including 20 children. Several of the families who lost their homes attend St. Margaret Mary Parish in Cedar Park. Any parish… [Read More]
Money Problems and Stewardship
There is a lot of talk in the news right now about the nation’s debt ceiling, but there are countless sources and many conflicting reports. In between trying to make enough money to pay the bills and take care of families, it’s hard for many to find time to read all the reports and information… [Read More]
