This past weekend, I made a big decision. It didn’t come easily. You see, standing on a sidewalk praying for the unborn is a bit out of my comfort zone, yet that’s exactly what I volunteered to do for the next six weeks. 40 Days for Life is a project that originated in College Station… [Read More]
Jesus in Disguise
“Each of them is Jesus in disguise” Mother Teresa’s explanation of her ministry serving the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India is nothing short than extraordinary. Her life’s work saw humankind, no matter how poor and destitute, for who they really are – blessed children of God. Brandon Heath, a Christian artist known for… [Read More]
Women of the Well
We’ve all heard the term “Faith in Action”. Even this past Sunday, we heard “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?”. What does it mean to live out our faith? At Catholic Charities of Central Texas, we are all about putting our faith into action… [Read More]
they trusted and you rescued them…
In my complicated life, I find it amusing that God often reminds me of His eternal truths by demonstrating them through my children. As intellectual as I might like to think I am, I have probably learned more about the love of God for his people by watching my children play, learn and live in… [Read More]
Religious and Happy About It (Review: “OyMG”)
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, ends tonight at sundown. That might not be terribly significant to readers of a Catholic blog like ACNM, but it is to me. Not only do my work responsibilities include frequent, delightful interaction with non-Catholic religious professionals, but I like knowing that other religions have non-secularized holidays, too. The… [Read More]
Hes Calling You!
Hello! I’m glad we had this chance to chat, you know the your Diocese has been talking about you. They have a few questions to ask. How is the holy spirit working in your life? What are special gifts Christ has hidden inside of you? How have you received Christ‘s personal invitation to serve the… [Read More]
When Civility Is Lost
My mom, who lives in my hometown outside of the Diocese, called me last night with a church dilemma. Her dilemma is with the upcoming election, politics have become a common topic of conversation in the pews before Mass, in the parking lot after Mass, and before, during, or after almost all events. The topic… [Read More]
The Great Party in the Sky
Bear with me – there is a point to all this. In one of my favorite cartoons, Yosemite Sam finally catches Bugs Bunny after the usual chase and associated gags. After tossing some logs and a match into his oven, Sam orders Bugs in at gunpoint. Soon Bugs comes back out of the oven and… [Read More]
YOU have a choice this November…
I’m just going to throw this out there – most people who are talking and writing about Election 2012 seem to have decided already who they will vote for – and I have not. Not that I haven’t been thinking about it. In fact, I’ve been thinking about it quite a lot –I have been… [Read More]
Wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey.
People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it’s more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey …stuff. -The Doctor It is not exactly a statement that would make one’s heart melt, but it did for me. Actually, many of my friends are surprised… [Read More]
Taking Care of All God’s Children: The Sacred Heart Community Clinic
Talk to any volunteer, any nurse or any doctor and you’ll find out just how important the Sacred Heart Community Clinic is. Located on the Saint William Catholic Church campus, this free ‘walk in’ clinic serves the uninsured and underinsured living in Round Rock, Texas. But, in order for the Sacred Heart Clinic to continue… [Read More]
Now That Takes Brass
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]
Faith is Like Ice Cream
I’m one of those really odd people that don’t love to eat ice cream. Now, I don’t hate it and every once in a while I really do want some (thank you Texas heat!), but in general, my attitude towards it is kinda “eh.” My husband however (and most people I know) love it. I… [Read More]
The Divine Eccentric: Caryll Houselander
A while back, I changed the name of my personal blog to ‘The Loveliest Hour‘. I wanted the title to be more specific and meaningful. At the time, I think I envisioned myself writing great commentaries on life and politics and religion and wanted the blog title to be about more than my family. Now,… [Read More]
Not So New Anymore (Review: “Brave New World”)
I have never had my heart broken by a book so quickly. I cried when I first read A Walk to Remember (hey, it’s romantic and sad!), and I was upset when Mockingjay was such a lame conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy (I got sick of Katniss’s PTSD), but I don’t think any book… [Read More]
Blogging for God: What’s Holding You Back?
“Catholic bloggers can change the world,” proclaimed Jennifer Fulwiler, National Catholic Register contributor and blogger at the ever-popular Conversion Diary. She said those words at the recent Catholic New Media Conference, held in Dallas last week. I have to admit, when she first said those words, I tweeted them, but I wasn’t 100% sold. At… [Read More]
Blessed Is The Peacemaker; Everyday-Saint Mary Berwick
“War should belong to the tragic past, to history” -St. John Paul II’s words have helped inform and inspire a generation. That is always good to have the words of saints like St. Paul close at hand. But the message of church requires more voices than just our clergy to deliver it. While John Pauls… [Read More]
Thrive – Adult Education Nights
Despite seemingly endless debates and legislation on sex education, teenage pregnancy rates and the spread of STDs doesn’t seem to be getting any better. As a society, this is causing us to completely freak out about the future of the individual lives of these students as well as the future of our society as a… [Read More]
What’s with all the Rituals and Repetitive Prayers?
As a Catholic, you may have heard this before: why does Catholic worship involve so many repetitive rituals? It’s weird that you all say the same thing at the same time! It alienates others who don’t know the words and it looks funny. Or you may have thought this to yourself instead: Why do we say the same thing over and… [Read More]
Revival of Novenas
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]
A Guide Through Rough Times
When you go through a rough patch in life and someone tries to console you with the words, “All in God’s timing,” or “God’s will be done,” and similar derivatives, do you find yourself sighing? Rolling your eyes? Or feeling spiteful? Well then go to confession honey, because I’ve been there, that’s one parasite of… [Read More]
Stop Apologizing for Your Catholic Faith
I mean it. Stop it. Stop saying, “Well, you know, it’s because we’re Catholic.” I hear and see it all the time. We decide not to wear that religious necklace or that saint bracelet. We tell our kids to keep their Catholic Bibles home from summer camp. We find ourselves conveniently “busy” when a neighbor… [Read More]
God’s Calling to the Underemployed 63%
An article published in Market Watch states that “while 63% of “Generation Y” workers – those age 18-29 – have a bachelor’s degree, the majority of the jobs taken by graduates don’t require one.” In another survey by Rutgers University, “half of graduates in the past five years say their jobs didn’t require a four-year… [Read More]
Unsolicited Advice on Kissing
There’s something to be said for a good kiss. That said, what is to be said cannot be said because it loses something in the saying. So say what you will, but to say that you can say all that needs to be said about a good kiss is to say that you can say… [Read More]
ACNM, The CNMC, and You!
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]
Yeah, I Was SO Drunk. It Was Awesome!
“Yeah, I was so drunk…” I cringe whenever I hear that phrase. Drunkenness. It’s something I’ve never been comfortable hearing about, and definitely don’t like witnessing… Person 1: “So I was at this party, and everyone there was drinking like crazy and by the end of the night I was so drunk… it was awesome.”… [Read More]
Why Should I Believe?
Bewildered truth seeker: Don’t you think it’s time for the Catholic Church to give up and get with the times? I mean, your heyday has passed, your belief system is ancient, and people are leaving your church in droves.
I’m not afraid anymore…
I’ve just realized it. Just now. I’ve been sitting here at my computer, attempting to design a stunning website for a client, listening to my two little girls (ages 4 and 6) playing in the living room next to me. They’ve been playing ‘Getting Married’. This entails putting on pretend make-up, going dancing and finding… [Read More]
The Other Side of the Future (Review: “Gathering Blue”)
If The Giver blew your mind, it may further blow your mind to know that The Giver has sequels. As if the journey of twelve-year-old Jonas through the frightening truth about his seemingly perfect world weren’t enough, Lois Lowry has spun another tale. The Giver presented a futuristic world with no choices and an oligarchy… [Read More]
Brother Francis, Project Alto and The Brothers of Saint John
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/ [powerpress]
Overcoming Failure in Evangelization
There is nothing sadder than seeing someone turn away from Christianity, especially from the Catholic Church. It breaks my heart every time. Even more so when they are friends or family. It’s a God given right to choose not to follow Jesus, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. “If there were no God, there would… [Read More]
Jesus In the Church?
As viewed from the outside, it’s easy to see the Church as just another big and apparently inflexible institution. Many non-Catholics and even some Catholics no doubt ask the question as to whether the institutional Church is even necessary In his book, The Spirit of Catholicism, Karl Adam reminds us of the purpose and origin… [Read More]
Pinterest: Welcome to the New Internet
Something has happened to the Internet realm this year that has altered what were once thought to be the norms. It’s called Pinterest. Launched a little over a year ago, it has since exploded into the social media market. Well, we here are at ACNM are in the business of New Evangelization and that includes utilizing new… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 8
Mission El Salvador Day 8 For our last full day in El Salvador I returned once more to the construction site. There was a foundation still to be dug and I was determined to see it as complete as possible before I left. Others returned to the daycare to get one last day with the… [Read More]
First Week of School? 5 Things Every Catholic Family Should Do
For many of us, the school bell is ringing this week. Oh summer, we already miss you. Then again, the Texas heat will make it summertime well into October, I’m sure. To kick off the school year right, here are a few things every Catholic family can do. It doesn’t matter whether your children are… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 7
Mission El Salvador Day 7 Early in the morning of the seventh day of El Salvador I spent delivering supplies to a school in one of the Villages we have worked with here in El Salvador. Meghan delivered supplies to the school and day care in the other. Once again I would like to thank… [Read More]
Catholic Headlines at the 2012 Olympics
Welcome back to a normal work week. Sadly, there’s no more Olympic coverage, 24/7 online streaming or reasons to avoid social media avoiding spoilers coming out of London. Don’t worry, we’re all feeling it. There’s no more diving, gymnasts in their sparkling leotards or insanely fast track athletes to occupy our primetime television viewing. Well,… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 6
Mission El Salvador Day 6 On our sixth morning in El Salvador we made a visit to the grave of former Archbishop of El Salvador Oscar Romero. Romero’s presence is still very much alive in El Salvador today. His grave had been decorated with Balloons and streamers to celebrate his 95 birthday, which is in… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 5
Mission El Salvador Day 5 On our fifth day of the El Salvador mission we acted much more like tourists than missionaries. We drove to Antigua Guatemala, did some quick shopping and then found the Monastery turned hotel turned (five star) restaurant to eat some really good food (and use a good restroom). I’m not… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 4
Mission El Salvador Day 4 For my fourth day in El Salvador, I changed things up yet again and spent most of the day following the project FIAT (Faith In Action Together) nurse as she made her daily rounds. Nurses in El Salvador give a new meaning to the phrase “general specialist.” The Nurse spent… [Read More]
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