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Angels & Dragons II

Published September 2, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column

What is a Dragon? The Hebrew word “tanniyn” is used to depict a mysterious and vile creature similar to a giant reptile.   “Tanniyn” is found 28 times in the Old Testament, with English translations sometimes referring to it as dragon, sea-monster, serpent, whale, or jackal.  In the New Testament the Book of Revelation uses the… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published September 2, 2015

Agnostic Modernists vs The Church

Published August 12, 2015 • Written by William Rooney Filed Under: Column

Modernists and modernism have left a significant impact upon our post-modern world. One major impact has been the increasing prevalence of agnosticism or practical atheism within the world’s population. Agnosticism is the belief that man is unable to know whether God exists. Practical atheism is the resulting ethic or morality which is derived from such… [Read More]

Written by William Rooney • Published August 12, 2015

Corpus Christi Procession: “Where the Body is, there the eagles will be gathered together” (Part 4)

Published June 1, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Events

“Where the Body is, there the eagles will be gathered together.” (Lk. 17:37 RSV)  This scripture is also found in Matthew 24:28.  This scripture is taken from the Revised Standard Version Bible which is the bible translation used for the Catechism of the Catholic Church since the New American Bible uses the word “vultures” instead… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published June 1, 2015

Corpus Christi Procession – “That Your Joy May Be Complete” (Part 3)

Published May 27, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Events, Faith

The Corpus Christ procession is one of those cosmic events in our lives that recalls the words of Jesus, “That your joy may be complete.” (Jn. 16:24)  In the gospel Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus in procession (Lk. 19: 1-9) and this encounter fills him with an over abundance of joy.  To keep… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published May 27, 2015

Corpus Christi Procession – “One Heart and Soul” (Part 2)

Published May 21, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

The upcoming, June 7, 2015, Corpus Christi procession unites the Austin, English and Spanish communities, as when the early Church was a “Community of believers [that] was of one heart and soul.” (Acts 4:32)   From the very beginning the early Christians were a convergence of a trilingual culture, so public statements were often, “Written in… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published May 21, 2015

Corpus Christi Procession – “That They May All Be One” (Part 1)

Published May 9, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Events, Faith

The Corpus Christi Procession in Austin, Texas, is a very special one. This year, two communities are coming together to praise and adore the Lamb of God on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.  For the first time in Central Texas history, the English and Spanish Corpus Christi Processions will… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published May 9, 2015

The World’s Greatest Love

Published March 11, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary approaches on March 19th let us contemplate the betrothal and love of Joseph and Mary, and how it can help couples and also single people in their search for a spouse. Pope Benedict XVI reminded us on July 5, 2010 that the “The… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published March 11, 2015

Angels & Dragons

Published February 12, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

“Proclaim a War! Let the weak man say, ‘I am a warrior!’” (Joel 4:9-10) In these dark times we must contemplate and understand the spiritual battle we are facing. We must take a step back and ask ourselves, “What is happening to the world and to us?” The answer is that mankind is at the… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published February 12, 2015

Oh Speciosam Altaris Sacramento: How Powerful and Loving

Published January 19, 2015 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

In my time of being in the seminary my love and awe of the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist has increased tremendously and I am convinced with full conviction that when I receive the Eucharist at Mass, I am receiving the fullness of Christ within me and I am being received into full communion with… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published January 19, 2015

Our Christian Vocation Is Like That of The Three Kings!

Published January 1, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column

Every Christmas we ready ourselves for the birth of our Lord with lights, lights, and more lights.  We string lights on Christmas trees, wreaths, and nativity sets; we outline windows, rooftops and walkways.  We decorate our downtown trees and light poles with lights and some neighborhood yards are aglow with lighted reindeer, snowmen, and nativity… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published January 1, 2015

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Published December 19, 2014 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column

This Christmas give your child “the perfect Christmas gift”: Your Blessing!  According the Church’s official book on blessings Jesus loved blessing children for when God took on our human flesh he, “Gave us a new gift in every blessing.” (Book of Blessings # 2,3) Even when Jesus was most exhausted and the apostles wanted him… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published December 19, 2014

Eucharist and Life Experience

Published November 7, 2014 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

“Only when we recognize the rich network of connections between the Eucharist and our life in the world can the Eucharist be “worldly” and our life “Eucharistic” – Henry J.M. Nouwen, With Burning Hearts: A Meditation on the Eucharistic Life. This quote from Nouwen’s book is so very true.  All things in our lives are connected…. [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published November 7, 2014

Reflection: Evangelii Gaudium: Temptations Faced by Pastoral Workers

Published May 30, 2014 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Blog, Column

In his apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis touches on many important topics regarding evangelization.  He speaks of all that we, pastoral workers, should focus on when working to proclaim the Gospel in the modern world.  The Pope calls all of us to work to spread the gospel with a great joy based in Christ. In one… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published May 30, 2014

Four Attitudes of Evangelical Parenthood: A Non-Judgmental Warmth and Welcome

Published April 10, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: ACNM, Column

Judge not, that you be not judged (Matthew 7:1) The last attitude of evangelism laid out by Pope Francis is a non-judgmental warmth and welcome.  As parents, our children need to know that we love them regardless of what they do.  They need to know that they can come to us about anything and that they… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published April 10, 2014

Four Attitudes of Evangelical Parenthood: Patience – Part 4

Published March 13, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

The third attitude of evangelical parenthood is patience.  As we write this, we’ve just returned from a stint at the grocery store – one that we thought was going to be 30 minutes.  An hour and a half later, we’ve just put up the last of the groceries.  And …. where are/were our children?  Somewhere… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published March 13, 2014

Lent: A Time for Conversion

Published March 5, 2014 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

WHAT DOES LENT MEAN? Today we begin a very special season in our liturgical year, Lent.  Our English word “Lent” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word “lencten” which is roughly translated to mean Spring.  So, like the season of spring, we are called to be rejuvinated, to be given life once again and to spread… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published March 5, 2014

Four Attitudes of Evangelical Parenthood: Readiness for Dialogue – Part 3

Published March 2, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

The second attitude of Evangelical Parenthood lies in a readiness for dialogue.  All too often, as a parent, we can be “preachy”.  That is, we desire to control any conversation to the extent that there may be a difference of opinion or lack of time.  We, some of us more than others, really need to… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published March 2, 2014

A Seminarian’s Reflection on Faith

Published February 26, 2014 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column, Faith

The Lord Our God, Our Father, sees all things. No matter how much we try to hide from him, and no matter how much we might think we are doing things in secret, he sees all things. Night is not dark enough to hide us away from his loving view. He does not look upon… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published February 26, 2014

Four Attitudes of Evangelical Parenthood: Approachability – Part 2

Published February 13, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

In order to answer our parental vocation to evangelize our children, Pope Francis says we must be approachable to our kids.  We must develop and cultivate an attitude of approachability.  As a parent, you want your children coming to you to ask difficult questions, right?!  After all, if they don’t come to you, to whom… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published February 13, 2014

Four Attitudes of Evangelical Parenthood

Published January 30, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Parents are called to evangelize their children – to be evangelical parents.  Yet, all too frequently many of us fail to answer the call to share the “Good News” with them because we never preach the Gospel to our children.  We leave that to the priest in the Sunday homily or the religious education teacher… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published January 30, 2014

Are You the “Disciplinarian” in Your Family?

Published January 16, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

The description of someone as a “disciplinarian” carries certain connotations.  Typically, the “disciplinarian” in the family is considered to be the person who administers punishment, who is considered the more strict of the parents.  You may remember when you were a child hearing your mother say (after disobeying her or talking back) something along the… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published January 16, 2014

The Giver and the Gift: A New Year’s Resolution

Published January 4, 2014 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: ACNM, Column

Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights – James 1:17 A little over 40 years ago, my mom taught me a lesson that I will never forget: The giver of a gift is always more important than the gift itself.  I believe that it was either… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published January 4, 2014

Pope Francis, Parenthood, and Relationship

Published December 19, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

  The end of our parenting should be to build relationships with our children.  Without a relationship, teaching, questioning, admitting, and giving example – the topics addressed in the previous columns – become less effective.  This is part of the point the Pope Francis has been trying to make with regard to dealing with people… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published December 19, 2013

Is Sacred Art Wrong?

Published December 15, 2013 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

Sacred Art Art, for centuries, has been a method of communicating different information on the history and truths of people.  The prehistoric human used art to communicate or record their great historical stories and achievements.  One example of this is the images found in the Lascaux Cave in Southwestern France.  Many centuries later the Egyptians… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published December 15, 2013

Part 5 of 6 – Pope Francis, Teaching, and Parenthood

Published December 5, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

As with previous Popes, Francis teaches.  It’s his job so to speak.  As parents, we also are called to be the first and primary teachers, the “first heralds” of the faith to our children.  We can learn a great deal about fulfilling that role by watching him do his job.  In order to help us… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published December 5, 2013

Part 4 of 6 – Pope Francis, Parenthood, and the Importance of Admission

Published November 21, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

By knowing how to acknowledge their own failings to their children, parents will be better able to guide and correct them. (Cathechism of the Catholic Church, 2223) Early in his pontificate, Pope Francis has given parents yet another tip  – admitting our failings to our children.  One of the common themes of Pope Francis has… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published November 21, 2013

Methods of Meditation

Published November 11, 2013 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column, Faith

When we think of prayer, most of us think of praying as saying prayers, talking to God. When we think of prayer we think of the prayers we were made to memorize as a youth. We think of prayer as the prayers we say before bed, before meals or in church. These prayers are important… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published November 11, 2013

Part 3 of 6 – Pope Francis, Parenthood, and Questions

Published November 7, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: ACNM, Column

  Another important tool for parents that we have learned from Pope Francis is the use of questions in our parenting.  In his interview with an atheist, when asked a question, Pope Francis responded with a question on several occasions.  We, as parents, can learn from this.  Questions are frequently the best response initially to… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published November 7, 2013

Pope Francis and Parenting by Example – Part 2 of 6

Published October 24, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: ACNM, Column

Parents have a grave responsibility to give good example to their children.  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2223) From the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has led by example.  He has put flesh on the message, so to speak.  He as our “Papa” has taken ideas, concepts, and truths and concretely put them into… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published October 24, 2013

5 Things Pope Francis Can Teach Parents About Parenthood – Part 1 of 6

Published October 9, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Pope Francis has taught us quite a bit about parenthood.  In word and deed and in just the first six months as “Papa”, his words and his actions have taught us and can teach any parent something about raising children.  Today, we’d like to share some of what we’ve learned from him and to challenge… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published October 9, 2013

New Evangelization, Reality TV, and Parenting

Published September 26, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Effective parenting calls for new ways of communicating the Faith to children. In essence, parents must answer the call to the New Evangelization in their own homes with their own children.  As parents, we’re called to find ways in every day life to convey the truths of the faith in ways that, perhaps, are a… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published September 26, 2013

Signs of Contradiction

Published September 12, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Three Persons, One God. 100% God, yet 100% man. To save your life, you must lose it. The first shall be last, and the last shall be first. Christianity is full of seeming contradictions. Life is full of contradictions. The Christian must be comfortable with these apparent contradictions. In fact, part of the mystery of… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published September 12, 2013

The Mystery of Parenthood: God’s Vulnerability

Published August 29, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

    Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and as innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16) We’ve been contemplating this concept of the mystery of parenthood for years – the idea of living parenthood with a heightened sacramental sense.  We’ve attempted to be outward, visible signs… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published August 29, 2013

Reflection on the Love of God

Published August 20, 2013 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

He sees all The Lord Our God, Our Father, sees all things. No matter how much we try to hide from him, and no matter how much we might think we are doing things in secret, he sees all things. Night is not dark enough to hide us away from his loving view. He does… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published August 20, 2013

Parenthood, Faith, and Mystery

Published August 15, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

  In reality, it is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear … Christ the Lord, Christ the new Adam, in the very revelation of the mystery of the Father and of His love, fully reveals man to himself…He, who is the “image of the… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published August 15, 2013

Setting Your Family Ablaze – Part 5 of 5 – Evangelization

Published August 1, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

The last key to setting your family ablaze is to embrace the call to evangelization, “that is, the proclamation of Christ by word and testimony of life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 905).  For most Catholics, this seems to be the hardest one to embrace.  Faith and Integration, the first two keys, can be done… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published August 1, 2013

Erroneous Eros…

Published July 20, 2013 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

In the last column “Quid Amor? (What is Love?)”, I wrote about the different loves as explained by C.S. Lewis and by the Holy Scriptures. Love is so much more complicated than being a simple emotion without reason. According to Lewis there are four loves; Storge, Philia, Eros and Agape. Each love plays an important… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published July 20, 2013

Pope Francis Homily to Seminarians, Novices and Young People Discerning their Vocations

Published July 20, 2013 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

“You know well enough that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, but at the love with which we do them.” -St. Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church On Sunday July 7th, Pope Francis celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with many… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published July 20, 2013

Setting Your Family Ablaze – Relationships – Part 4 of 5

Published July 18, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Relationships must be cultivated if we are to set our families ablaze and begin to change this culture.  Relationships are the third necessary piece to the puzzle of transforming our families.  For them to flourish, three elements, properly understood, must consciously and actively be made present in our families through the parents.  As with all… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published July 18, 2013

Setting Your Family Ablaze – Integration – Part 3 of 5

Published July 4, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

“There cannot be two parallel lives in [the Christian’s] existence on the one hand, the so-called “spiritual” life, with its values and demands; and on the other, the so-called “secular” life that is life in a family, at work, in social relationships, in the responsibilities of public life and in culture… Therefore, I have maintained… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published July 4, 2013

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