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]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 69: Munchstrosity!
Episode 69 [powerpress] Current Events: CNMC Update Jesus’ was married? http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/historian-says-piece-of-papyrus-refers-to-jesus-wife.html?_r=2 Oh nevermind http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49092144/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.UFsORI1lQXU Church News: Women of all ages are invited to come together to be inspired & encouraged in their faith journeys. Join us for breakfast and to hear from a local female speaker about her experience in living out her faith in… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 9 What’s the meaning of Baptism?
[powerpress] Ep 9 What is the meaning of baptism? Questions What can physical water do for a soul? Why do Catholic baptize babies? If we are baptized, why do we need to go to confession? Catechetical Moment CCC #1279 Living the Truth How can I live out my baptism? Hosted… [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]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 68: Spiders, Putin and Iphone 5s…Oh My!
Episode 68 [powerpress] Feedback: Mario Feedback Jose Maria Escriva http://www.escrivaworks.org/ 20 Somethings Vocations Video – http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=691810439851 Current Events: Return of football and the surge of page views by people search to see if RG3 is catholic because he does the sign of the cross. iPhone 5 – What are your thoughts? Church News: The Texas… [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]
Un Día Tu y Yo Vamos a Morir
Esta semana recordamos los eventos trágicos que sucedieron hace 11 anos. Ese día en Septiembre del año 2011 marcara un día inolvidable en nuestras vidas. Con incredulidad, tristeza, y temor miramos las torres gemelas caer. Muchas personas murieron ese día, incluyendo muchos héroes – y nunca olvidaremos ese día y esas personas. Seguimos rezando por… [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]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 8 Why is Mary important?
[powerpress] Ep 8 Why is Mary important? Questions If she is a mortal woman, why is she a big deal? Does paying attention to her take away from God? Why does it look like Catholics worship Mary? Catechetical Moment CCC #963 Living the Truth How can I build a relationship with Mary?… [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]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 7 Why do we have to go to church every week?
[powerpress] Ep 7 Why do we have to go to church every week? Questions Can’t I just pray and read the bible at home? Why aren’t the big celebrations enough? What if I have to work or am on vacation? Catechetical Moment CCC # 2181 Living the Truth What can I do to get… [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]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 67: Apple Macho Me
Episode 67 [powerpress] Feedback: Current Events: Isaac!!! http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/anatomy-of-a-hurricane-storm-surge If you were riding out a hurricane, who would you want to be with? President on Reddit – http://allthingsd.com/20120829/how-reddit-got-obama-there-are-quite-a-few-redditors-at-1600-pennsylvania-ave/ Mauricio Kuri from For Greater Glory – Interview Church News: Theology on Tap is on Tuesday, September 4th at Casa Chapala (3010 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757)…. [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]
Ya Iniciaron las Clases
Esta semana inició el año escolar para muchas familias. Para nosotros los padres, esto trae una variedad de emociones. Algunos alegres por que ya los niños van a tener algo con que se entretengan de nuevo y otros tristes por van extrañar a sus hijos. Aun más, hay nervios y emoción cuando un pequeñito se… [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]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 6 Why would Jesus become bread and wine?
[powerpress] Ep 6 Why would Jesus become bread and wine? Questions How can an infinite God become bread? Why would it look, smell, taste, and even have the same nutritional value of bread if has changed? It sounds cannibalistic, why would a loving God do this? Catechetical Moment CCC # 1324 Living the Truth… [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]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 66: Thrive Texas
Episode 66 [powerpress] Feedback: Dan Bart My organization just recently put up a facebook page, and we’re trying to get likes. I meant to work a shameless plug into my voice mail, but I forgot to. If y’all could take a second to tell people to search for “Jubilee Campaign’s Law of Life Project” on… [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.
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 5 Why go to confession?
[powerpress] Ep 5 Why go to confession? Questions What good is it to tell a man your darkest secrets in private? Why go if we have to go again later? What if I always confess the same sins? Catechetical Moment CCC #1446 Living the Truth How can I go to confession more and grow holier? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com http://www.austincnm.com Donations button is back! Music… [Read More]
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]
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