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Sin? Not a problem.

Published June 11, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

Sin? No problem. This Sunday we heard the Gospel reading on the Fall, of the moment sin entered creation and divided all that was meant to be united. Since then the human person has been faced with the conditions of inner division and brokenness as a personal reality and as a reality in creation. Yet,… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published June 11, 2018

Dear Austin, let us pray…

Published March 21, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Social Justice, World and News

It is a morning to pray. We woke up to the news today that the suspect behind the recent package bombs had been caught, and indeed had taken his own life in the process. Let us pray this morning together for peace in our city, for peace in our families, for peace in our own… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published March 21, 2018

Making the Root of Holy Wisdom Our Own

Published November 13, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer, Resources, World and News, Young Adult

“…and he shall find her sitting by his gate.” You know those moments when you’ve been thinking about or reading about something, and then it happens to come up at Sunday mass? When the readings or the homily are about exactly what’s been on your mind/heart? I love when that happens! That happened to me… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published November 13, 2017

The Crowd Mentality of Today (Conviction & Stress Part II)

Published September 4, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Prayer, Resources, Social Media and Tech, Young Adult, Youth

When I was young I had an odd, somewhat unconscious anxious habit. Someone would say, “It’s like in that movie _______, ya know?” and I would say, “Yeah,” and they’d continue with their story. The conversation kept flowing, the other thought I was in tune with them, and all was well. Except that I had… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published September 4, 2017

#CatholicConvo Through the Eyes of an Texan

Published July 13, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Resources, Social Media and Tech, Young Adult

  “Uplifting, motivating, challenging, community, transformative.” That’s how Theresa Prudhomme, a mid 20s young professional from Katy, describes her experience of #CatholicConvo in 5 words or less.  The weekend before last, while we were all firing up the grill and making July 4th plans, Theresa joined thousands of lay leaders, religious, priests and bishops from across… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published July 13, 2017

Living Lent like a Little One

Published March 20, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult, Youth

Lent is a season of conversion, a call to repentance, a time of turning back to God. To me, these are Christ’s most striking words on conversion: Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.  (Matthew 18:3) Unless you turn and become! We shall not enter… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published March 20, 2017

Meditation and Emotions (Part II)

Published February 20, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

This is a follow up to my last post, Meditation and Decisive Times, where I attempted to sketch the basics of what it means to meditate on life, as a way to grow in love and closeness to God, and a way to help foster a deep and integrated inner life.  Out of this deep inner… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published February 20, 2017

Meditation and Decisive Times

Published February 6, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

   We live in decisive times. And while perhaps that’s always true in some way, I think we can say that in a particle way about our times today. I don’t have to describe it for you too much, because you live it as well. Tensions are high. The pace of available information is frenetic. And… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published February 6, 2017

Literature Teaches Us What It Means to Be Human (Review of Laura M. Berquist)

Published October 25, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Resources, Reviews

Forgive me for geeking out a little bit here. I studied English and education in college, and I used to be an English teacher, so it’s safe to say that I like reading. In particular, I like stories. For my writing here at ATX Catholic and for much of my pleasure reading, I cover a… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published October 25, 2016

Your Weapons Are Scripture and Tradition (Review: “Dual Wielding”)

Published October 11, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Reviews

I’ve discovered a new kind of Catholic nerdery! I like books and learning and grammar and trivia, so I’ve long considered myself a nerd with personality. When I came back to the Church just over a decade ago, I found it only natural to become a Catholic nerd, too. There are, however, limits to my… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published October 11, 2016

The Healing Path of Catholic Psychotherapy – Quick takes

Published April 18, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Resources, Young Adult

These are my take-a-ways from the annual Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference, The Face of Mercy: The Healing Path of Catholic Psychotherapy, which happened in Austin this past weekend. I’d like to distill a bit of the core message I experienced, and at the end, I’ll also share a few of the great resources we were given (Disclaimer – these… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published April 18, 2016

How Bad Catechesis Happened and How to Fix It (Review of Msgr. Charles Pope)

Published April 12, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Resources, Reviews, Youth

You can take the teacher of out of the classroom, but you can’t take the teacher out of the heart. It has been many years since I taught full-time. I still have the heart of a teacher. My work with RCIA while I was in campus ministry was one of the best ways I’ve discovered… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published April 12, 2016

Interview with The Ministry Institute of Christ the Servant

Published March 23, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Faith, Resources

The Ministry Institute of Christ the Servant is a group dedicated to serving and forming those that work in ministry. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask Brandon Harvey, the founder and director, a few questions about the work that they do. Brandon is a husband and father. He has served the Church as a Director… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published March 23, 2016

Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part II: Ad Orientem

Published March 21, 2016 • Written by Michael Raia Filed Under: Faith, Resources

“Many Catholics are unaware that priests are not required to celebrate Mass facing the assembly.”   In the second of a series on popular misconceptions about the Catholic Mass – particularly a few widespread changes in practice since the Second Vatican Council that many assume to be required – I would like to address the issue of… [Read More]

Written by Michael Raia • Published March 21, 2016

Your Battle Plan Against Porn (Review: “Cleansed”)

Published March 15, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Marriage and Love, Resources, Young Adult, Youth

I hate pornography, so I am a fan of resources for people who also hate pornography but have a better sense of how to fight the good fight than I do. I’m not foolish enough to think that the problem of porn addiction is going to quietly disappear from our society, so I keep my… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published March 15, 2016

How to Stay Motivated During Lent

Published February 15, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

If you’re anything like me, you get to Day 6 of Lent and you start amending your sacrifices, making them easier and less painful. You may even have a conversation with yourself that looks like this: Scene: I’m quietly engaged in a task. My brain is wandering in thought. Suddenly, Brain taps me on the… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published February 15, 2016

Tending the Souls of Aggie Catholics: an interview with Sister Celestina Menin of the Apostles of the Interior Life

Published February 9, 2016 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

Recently, St. Mary’s held a “School of Prayer.” This was a series of talks on various forms of prayer as a response to popular request from the students. The Busy Student’s Retreat is largely based on daily spiritual direction over a week’s time, and is very successful here. I asked Sister Celestina if  that enthusiasm… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published February 9, 2016

What You Should Give Up for Lent, Based on Your Personality Type

Published February 1, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Resources, Young Adult

Lent is just 9 days away (eeep!), and while you may not have discerned what to add and/or delete from your life for those 40-ish days, it’s most certainly on your mind. And if it wasn’t on your mind, it is now after reading that sentence! You’re welcome. As a just-for-fun, not-to-be-taken-too-seriously way to prepare… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published February 1, 2016

Taking Steps Toward the Savior (Review: “Forming Intentional Disciples”)

Published January 5, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Faith, Resources, Reviews

Do you have a relationship with Jesus? Do you believe God has a mission for your life? Do you tell other people, honestly and openly, about the ways the Holy Spirit works in your day-to-day? Or does all of that sound “too Protestant”? Are those things normal for you? Do you feel like a little… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published January 5, 2016

The Story of the King and His Kingdom (Review: “New Testament Basics for Catholics”)

Published December 1, 2015 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Faith, Resources, Reviews

Thanks to a few years of Bible studies, I could easily tell you that the “plot” of the Bible is the fulfillment of the covenant between God and his people. Now I can tell you that the New Testament has its own “subplot,” so to speak. A few summers ago, I made the trek from… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published December 1, 2015

When Your Significant Other is Addicted to Porn: A Practical Guide

Published November 9, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Marriage and Love, Resources, Social Media and Tech, Young Adult

If you don’t know someone who is or has struggled with viewing pornography, then you are in the minority. Unfortunately – due to crazy-easy access, increased social acceptance, and the high chance of getting hooked – pornography habits or full-blown addiction, is something more and more Americans (Catholic and otherwise) are experiencing. For recent stats,… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published November 9, 2015

The Art of Preaching and Teaching (Review: “Rebuilding Your Message”)

Published October 27, 2015 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Faith, Resources, Reviews

I used to think I was indecisive. Now I’m not so sure. I can usually come down squarely on one side or the other about my opinions on books. Bumped? Loved it. Wild at Heart? Did not love it. Then I read Rebuilt, and I mostly liked it. I liked its foundational ideas, although I… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published October 27, 2015

Coping with Grief on All Souls Day

Published October 26, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Resources, Young Adult

One week from today, on November 2, 2015, we, the Church, will celebrate All Souls Day. All Souls Day is a time to remember those who have gone before us, a time to pray for them, and to ask them to pray for us. In doing so, we recognize that we are still connected, that… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published October 26, 2015

From Old Adam to New in 7 Easy Sketches (Review: “Bible Basics for Catholics”)

Published August 4, 2015 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Faith, Resources, Reviews

You can learn the story of the Bible in seven easy stick figures. Several summers ago, I took a weekly crash course on salvation history. It absolutely changed the way I see the Bible. Have you ever heard the prophets or psalms talking about Israel and Judah as though they’re separate places and been very… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published August 4, 2015

7 Signs It Could Be Depression

Published August 3, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Faith, Resources, Young Adult

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken. – C.S. Lewis We’ve all felt “down” before. Perhaps we’ve… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published August 3, 2015

No Room at the Inn: an ongoing true story

Published May 5, 2015 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog, Family, Resources, Social Justice

My youngest daughter begged me to help a friend of hers whose family had no place to live. It was an emergency situation. They had tried everything. Her friend had come to her in tears- a friend who I had only ever seen smile and laugh- a kid I remembered by his radiant smile. This… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published May 5, 2015

Tips for Handling Grief During Christmas

Published December 12, 2014 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Resources, Young Adult

Grieving during the holidays is like riding a giant, wooden roller coaster that you never even wanted to get in line for in the first place. You go up and down, you get queasy, your body feels banged up and you never know what turn is coming next. (Fellow ACNM blogger, Rita Suva, posted an… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published December 12, 2014

How to Support SB 521: Put Sexual Education Back into Parents’ Hands

Published February 27, 2013 • Written by Martina Filed Under: Blog, Resources, World and News

UPDATE The House hearing for HB 1057 will be on Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of the House. This means it could be later than 2 pm. The hearing could go late in the evening.   After reading an article about new senate bill 521, the Texas Parental Control Accountability Act proposed… [Read More]

Written by Martina • Published February 27, 2013

The 10 Commandments of Social Media use for Teens

Published February 26, 2013 • Written by Kathryn Whitaker Filed Under: Blog, Resources

Every kid does it. No matter how straight the A’s, smart the brain, talented the athlete or pious the altar server—at some point in life, your child is going to lie to you. A few weeks ago our 11-year-old did just that. He opened an Instagram account even though we expressly told him not to… [Read More]

Written by Kathryn Whitaker • Published February 26, 2013

Creating Large Graphics From Little Images

Published January 31, 2012 • Written by David DiCarlo Filed Under: Events, Resources

This year, at the Austin Diocese’ 54th Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC), the stage environment consisted of large letters forming the theme, “UNAFRAID,” and a large, back-lit cross of the wood cut crucifix logo image. Below is a wide image of the stage containing both stage elements. The letters are each about 2 feet tall…. [Read More]

Written by David DiCarlo • Published January 31, 2012

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