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]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 65: Coffee Anyone?
Episode 65 [powerpress] Feedback: Current Events: Shooting shakes up A&M http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/shooting-shakes-up-central-texas-aggies With the end of the Olympics, it sure seems like Presidential politics has taken center stage. Are you tired of it yet? First it was zombies now it’s West Nile http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-health-westnilebre87e0zo-20120815,0,6008681.story Church News: Website Giveaway – http://www.santaclaradesign.com/giveaway-for-catholic-blog-ministry-or-church-2012 On Thursday August 23, Peter and Paul… [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]
Versículos
La vida nos presenta decisiones, preocupaciones, y alegrias al diario. A pesar de tener una educación y experiencia de trabajo y la vida, me doy cuenta diariamente que necesito mucho la ayuda de Dios en todo lo que hago. Lo que necesito todos los días, es escuchar y meditar en Su Palabra. Siempre encuentro consuelo,… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 4 Why are the saints important?
[powerpress] Ep 4 Why are the saints important? Questions What is a saint? Do Catholics worship them? If they all point to Jesus, then why pay any attention to them now that they’re dead? Catechetical Moment CCC #828 Living the Truth Can I really become a saint? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number:… [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]
How to Read the Bible
When I was a kid – probably around sixth grade or so – I decided that I wanted to read the Bible. I’d heard a lot about this Jesus fellow at church and in Sunday school, but I’d never actually just sat down and read the book He wrote. So I did. Or at least… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 64: McKayla Maroney Frowning Upon Your Shenanigans
Episode 64 [powerpress] Feedback: Current Events: NASA’s Curiosity Lands on Mars http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/ http://twitter.com/MarsCuriosity Missy Franklin thinking about becoming Catholic http://www.siena.org/August-2012/olympic-champion-missy-franklin-is-thinking-of-becoming-catholic http://www.catholicreview.org/article/home/swimmer-says-having-worlds-best-friends-family-keeps-her-grounded Church News: Project Rachel is beginning an eight-week long Prayer and Study Group for women seeking healing from a past abortion on Wednesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning August 22 in Austin. The… [Read More]
Finding Jesus in The Rug
Monday mornings are typically our family “recover from the weekend” cleanings. I used to have a whatever approach to schedules, but six kids no longer affords me that luxury…or penance. However you want to look at the glass… So…first thing Monday morning, we start with our usual morning cleaning which I refer to as ordered… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 3
Mission El Salvador Day 3: For the third day I changed villages and jobs. Instead of working construction I worked with the kids at one of the day cares that Sister Gloria started. Like all good students of Catholic Social Teaching Sister Gloria didn’t simply decide she wanted to build a day care and then… [Read More]
Having Fun (and a Few Laughs) Within the Faith
As a Youth Ministry I have an eclectic set of things in my office at work. I have pens on the shelf next to softballs, I have Catholic Youth Bibles next to candles and a slew of board & card games next to paper. I have crosses on my walls, pictures of saints, posters on… [Read More]
Good Where We’ve Been Good Where We’re Going To
When you say yes to something you say no to something else. I learn this adage at a “Protecting Your Goals” class I had the honor of participating in last year. Whether you are addicted to volunteering or superbly balanced in your calendar-planning, this phrase is worth reflecting on. How do your time commitments reflect… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 2
Mission El Salvador Day 2: The missioners in El Salvador truly run the gamut of ages, sexes, professions and experience with mission work. Every night Sister Gloria makes a list of the sites that need workers and what roles (construction or child play) each site needs. She then allows the missioners to assign themselves to… [Read More]
Ten Tips for Dealing with Anger in Marriage
We may not like to talk about it, but if you’re married, you’ve been there. How do we deal with our anger in marriage? How do we argue? How do we reconcile? We all have different ways of handling our differences with our spouse, but here are a few things I’ve learned over the 13… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 1
Mission El Salvador Day 1 Most of the first day was spent getting to El Salvador. My journey started at 5 am Austin time and didn’t pass through customs until 1 pm El Salvadoran time. El Salvador has had a little less than half a day to open my eyes. This was far more abundance… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 3 Is Heaven real and how to I get there?
[powerpress] Ep 3 Is Heaven real and how do I get there? Questions Is heaven a real place? Who is there? Does everyone go to heaven? Catechetical Moment CCC #1821 Living the Truth How can I know for sure that heaven is real? Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266)… [Read More]
The Gradual Road to Hell (Review: “The Screwtape Letters”)
I have finally found some paranormal romance that I like! Well, that’s not entirely true. This week’s book is about the paranormal and does contain romance, though. I will concede only one thing to Twilight and its successors in the paranormal romance genre, and I will admit to two: they’re getting girls to read, and… [Read More]
Mission El Salvador Day 0
Young Adult Mission to El Salvador Day 0 My next couple posts are going to be different. They are going to be shorter. They will come in more rapid succession. My spelling may be worse (not that it wasn’t bad enough already). Oh yes and after this one, they will be coming from El… [Read More]
Our Church’s Curiosity
Curiosity landed early this morning on the surface of Mars. The robot, the size of a car, was launched on November 26th, 2011 with initial planning for the mission goes back at least to April 2004. This was a long time coming for engineers and scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. With no astronauts on board, no required quotations… [Read More]
Catholics Aren’t Scared
Catholics don’t run for the hills. We don’t run away and hide to give in to the spirit of fear or despair. Catholics aren’t scared. In times of war, famine, disaster, and tragedy, we Christians are not called to look away. It is our call to act in charity to protect the weak, care for… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 63: A Picnic Lunch on Mars
Episode 63 [powerpress] Feedback: Current Events: Olympics Badmitton scandal!! http://ca.news.yahoo.com/eight-badminton-players-expelled-games-bbc-121607590–spt.html Chinese diver wins Gold…is told grandparents have been dead a year. http://www.inquisitr.com/290367/chinese-diver-wins-gold-finds-out-granparents-have-been-dead/ Americans owe $8,000+ in taxes for each gold medal http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/go-gold-pay-irs_649187.html Did you Eat at Chick-fil-A today? Church News: In tradition with the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, WilCoYA hosts First Friday… [Read More]
On Being Prophetic Under Pressure
As I was sitting in daily mass on Tuesday at St Catherine of Sienna in South Austin, the priest began to talk about the prophet Jeremiah. We’ve been hearing from Jeremiah during daily mass for quite some days now. The priest said that one of the main roles of a prophet was to give us… [Read More]
CUANDO HAY TRES EN EL MATRIMONIO
El verano esta lleno de bodas. Me encanta ver las fotos de los novios. Siempre es una ocasión de felicidad ver a dos seres unir sus vidas, prometiendo amarse y cuidarse para el resto de sus vidas, en la presencia de Dios. Es una bendición estar en una boda cuando la pareja comprende el sacramento… [Read More]
Family Vacations: Are We There Yet?
“Mom, how much longer ’til we get there?” If you’re a parent, no doubt you’ve been asked that question countless times on a roadtrip. I always feel like replying with a Mr. Incredible-ism: “We’ll get there when we get there!” On our recent family vacation that included 1,800 miles and five states, we heard that… [Read More]
An Invitation
Hey you. Stop. Just stop, and pray. And especially listen. If you didn’t read the rest of this article, got off the computer, and went and just prayed, even for thirty seconds, I would praise God with great thanksgiving. But, nevertheless, I’ll keep writing, just in case you need more convincing. You see, I’ve… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast Episode 2 – What’s up with the Bible?
[powerpress] Ep 2 What’s Up With the Bible? Questions How can a book written by men be considered a Holy Book? Why is the Quran or any other text not considered inspired? Why do Catholics believe stuff not in the bible? Catechetical Moment CCC #101 Living the Truth If the Bible… [Read More]
The Sister(and Brother)Hood of the Traveling Saint Medals
We didn’t expect to be friends. Eight of us. All Catholics at Baylor University. Two seniors, three juniors, two sophomores and one freshman. Our friendship was solidified over a rebellious act – staffers sneaking away on the last night of a new freshman retreat to sleep in the chapel next to the main buidling. We… [Read More]
How Far Is Too Far?
There are some questions that never seem to get properly answered when you ask them. “Daddy, why is the sky blue?” “Mommy, where do babies come from?” “Aunt Edna, could you help me reconcile the thermodynamic principle of entropy with the theory of evolution?” But the one that probably most frustrates high school teens, and… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 62: Goose Love
Episode 62 [powerpress] Feedback: Current Events: Lots of news Colorado Shootings Story of Pierce O’Ferrell http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=278838 Miracle story. http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/24/us/colorado-theater-shooting-survivor/index.html?hpt=hp_c1 Pope’s reaction to the shooting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzTEDD6KyBI Christian Bale visits an Aurora Victim, Carey Rottman. Church News: The Year of Faith Join us on Wednesday, August 1st at Theology on Tap, where Alison Tate, Director of… [Read More]
Finding Holiness in a Long Day at Work
With supernatural intuition, Blessed Josemaria untiringly preached the universal call to holiness and apostolate. Christ calls everyone to become holy in the realities of everyday life. Hence work too is a means of personal holiness and apostolate, when it is done in union with Jesus Christ. – Pope John Paul II in his homily at the beatification of Saint Josemaria Making work a means of… [Read More]
The Olympics and the Catholic Faith
The Olympics are just around the corner. It’s a time that unites us across the country, and often the world. We cheer for those who are have shown they are some of the best athletes in the world, either from our own country, someone who is an underdog or someone with a remarkable story of… [Read More]
When to Shepherd, When to be Sheep
Last Sunday’s readings were full of shepherds – bad shepherds who didn’t care for the flock, the Lord our Shepherd who would leave us wanting for nothing, God’s promise to send a good shepherd who would care for his people, and Jesus’ gaze upon the people, who moved him, because they “were like sheep without… [Read More]
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