When I was sixteen, I had a boyfriend. My young heart was madly in love. I had also spent some time reading the Bible, inspired by my Baptist friends. One day, I came across this verse: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 In a… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast Episode 1: Why is the church so bossy?
Episode 1 [powerpress] Questions Is it abandoning reason and right judgement to blindly follow orders from the Vatican? What’s wrong with getting with the times, don’t things change with time? Who put them in charge anyways? Catechetical Moment CCC #890 Living the Truth Can we learn to be obedient? Hosted by Casey Truelove and… [Read More]
Hollywood Never Gets It Right (Review: “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers”)
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about and discussing media lately. Aside from my recent post on media discernment, I had a lively discussion with some friends about the same subject, and there’s always another trashy TV show or a movie like Magic Mike to start a firestorm. It’s enough to make you want… [Read More]
The Healers Presence; Everyday-Saint Beth Odom
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours…” -St. Teresa of Avila understood that Christ today speaks to us through his followers. That is why I collect so many quotes from saints like Teresa of Avila. But if we believe that Christ is still speaking today why limit ourselves to saints of the 16th… [Read More]
Bring Joy to Others
Last week, Fr. Bob Scott, CSP passed away at the age of 90. A Paulist Father, Fr. Bob served in priestly ministry over 60 years. Most recently, he was active at both St. Austin’s and the University Catholic Center at The University of Texas until about a year ago. He recently served a little over… [Read More]
Thoughts are not enough in Tragedy – Pray
Life is full of many what ifs. Tragedy is something that we never want to experience and never wish it upon anyone. On the evening of July 19, 2012, many people across the country set out to watch the midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises. Many of us have been excited for this release… [Read More]
EN CASO DE INCENDIO
Hay días, semanas, o hasta meses en que nos encontramos con pequeños desafíos o problemas inesperados. Como hijos de Dios, gracias a la gracia que Él nos da, seguimos viviendo con fe y esperanza, a pesar de todo. No sé que haría en días difíciles sin poder ir hacia El y recibir su paz. En… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 61: NFP Awareness Week
Episode 61 [powerpress] Feedback: Current Events: Image of Our Lady appears in New Jersey http://photos.nj.com/4505/gallery/image_of_the_virgin_mary_appears_on_tree_in_west_new_york/index.html Parents Quit Dumbing Down Sex for Your Kids http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2012/07/parents-quit-dumbing-down-sex-for-your-kids/ Interview about National NFP Awareness Week $10 Ticket available at (just select “Wine Tasting” as a donation category): https://jp2life.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/308813/Default.aspx Facebook event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/375400775846807/ Future Full of Hope is at 7 pm… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 22, 2012 Mass Readings and Reflection
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (New Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] Skip to 3:50 minute mark to go to reflection. 1st reading – Jeremiah 12:1-6 This week’s readings start with a stern warning. Jeremiah, a true prophet of God, speaks with anger against those that are misleading the people they have been entrusted to lead…. [Read More]
God and the “God Particle”
News is now widespread that the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the world’s most powerful particle accelerator shared by France and Switzerland, has generated a high-energy reaction which provides convincing evidence for the existence of the Higgs boson, known in contemporary circles as the “God particle”. The Higgs field is a theoretical medium that… [Read More]
Basic Biology for the Dating Catholic
So you’re Catholic? Good. And so is SHE? Well, well, well. Even better. You know the “she” of whom I speak. Your heart’s beating a little faster just thinking about her. Perhaps your palms are sweating and you need to wipe down your keyboard with a Wet-Nap. But where do you start? How do you… [Read More]
Torn From Our Roots
“No way! The Catholic Church? You gotta be kiddin’ me.” No doubt you’ve heard a variation of that line before. So what in the world would motivate a person outside the Catholic Church to give it the slightest bit of consideration? There is a restlessness that drives people to seek relief through pleasure and distraction, but… [Read More]
Introducing 1Flesh.org
There’s a new website going around in Catholic circles that promotes chastity before marriage, natural family planning during marriage, and more. It’s called 1Flesh.org. It’s not exclusively Catholic though, as it seeks the very broad audience of those who use contraception, regardless of faith. The catch? It’s edgy. Refreshingly edgy for some, uncomfortably so for… [Read More]
Parents: Quit Dumbing Down Sex for Your Kids
“Oh, we haven’t had ‘the talk’, but I’m dreading the day he asks,” a friend recently lamented. I was at a loss for what to say. You see, I think we dumb down the wrong things for our kids and focus, instead, on the silly things.We’re quick to buy that ticket to “Magic Mike” or… [Read More]
A Roaring Silence
It’s 10:42 p.m. Sunday night. I’m reporting to work at a summer camp at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. I’m tired from staffing weekend long retreat and my deadline is another to-do on my list before I get some much needed rest. So here it goes: Go to the website. Login. Create new post. Feel… [Read More]
The State of Your Heart
Attention, Catholics! Do you want to grow massively in holiness? Do you long to kindle the great flames of piety and prayerfulness in your heart? Do you want to do this easily, quickly, and effectively, in one simple step? I submit to you an answer that will likely make every young Catholic cringe in despair… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 60: Clotheslining Sisters
Episode 60 [powerpress] Feedback: Bart’s Feedback Current Events: Jason – tell us about “Being Saint Joseph” http://www.beingsaintjoseph.com @beingstjoseph Newly ordained bishop of Shanghai goes missing. http://www.romereports.com/palio/newly-ordained-chinese-bishop-of-shanghai-goes-missing-english-7254.html#.T_z20PVr0tI http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-lauds-ordination-of-chinas-missing-bishop/ Church News: Interview with Krista Hall, who is going into the Dominicans of St. Cecilia Her cell # is 330-324-5295 Home Love & Respect Enrichment is on Saturday,… [Read More]
When Being Perfect Isn’t In the Game Plan
Ps 145: 8-9 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The LORD is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. I was reading this Monday morning while sitting with my daughter and I thought about how perfect God’s love is. Not only that but I also realized… [Read More]
Lessons from the Giving Tree and Thorns in our Side
Growing up did you ever read the Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein ? In this sad-for-a-kid-but-wonderful book, a tree and a boy become friends and the tree gives all it can to help the boy be happy. Here’s a video version if you haven’t read it, narrated by Shel). I’ve liked sappy stories my whole… [Read More]
Fly Fishers of Men
Last week, I discovered a new obsession and, in the process, learned a thing or two about the new evangelization. While the nation celebrated the Fourth of July with hotdogs and hamburgers, my Dad and I headed into the New Mexico desert to the San Juan River for our first fly fishing trip. There is,… [Read More]
Comparing Conversions
When the well-known atheist, Leah Libresco, announced her entrance into the Catholic Church’s RCIA program I was blown away, like many others. I have to admit that, after reading her posts, much of what she said went over my head. I’m not up on ‘athiest’ speak. But, I was very excited and encouraged by the prospect… [Read More]
How God Calls Us Back (Review: “Brideshead Revisited”)
Sometimes, I fail at being Catholic. As I’ve mentioned here before, I try to live my faith and usually succeed, but I am far from perfect; if anything, I am acutely aware of how imperfect I am. The one constant is that I always come back. God is loving and merciful, so he always takes… [Read More]
What I Wanna Be; Everyday-Saint Raymond Sanders
“You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.” -St. Thérèse of Lisieux St. Thérèse understood our faith must be at the center of everything in our lives. That is why studying how the saints like Thérèse lived can be a vital part of understanding how God… [Read More]
Pope Benedict XV (1914-1922) and the Brown Scapular
Last year I wrote an article about the history of the Brown Scapular in honor of the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel that was approaching. This year, I’d like to focus on the role the Brown Scapular plays as our spiritual armor. ARMOR IN COMMON Pope Benedict XV, the Pope of World… [Read More]
How I Fail At Summer
Summer! Finally! While kids haven’t been in class for awhile, my wife has had to report to work until the beginning of this month. She has a month where, while she is working, she doesn’t have to report to the office for work. It’s great! She’s home, our little girls get to spend more time… [Read More]
VBS En Español
La semana pasada la parroquia de St. Williams se vistió de colores, decoraciones, y hasta de una que otra mascota. Fue la semana de VBS (en ingles- Vacation Bible School) que viene siendo Escuela Bíblica de Verano. Fue una semana llena de música alegre, sonrisas, y mucha actividad. Por primera vez, con la ayuda de… [Read More]
Crickets, Crickets Everywhere!
Did you see something move out of the corner of your eye? Well, chances are that it wasn’t just your imagination. Unless you’ve been hiding somewhere, you’ve probably noticed that our part of Texas has been overrun by crickets for the past few weeks. It’s almost to Biblical plague proportions, or at least it feels… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 59.5: Frontline Faith Interview
Episode 59.5 [powerpress] Current Events: Cheri Lomonte, President – Frontline Faith http://www.frontlinefaithproject.org/ Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com http://www.austincnm.com Donations button is back! Twitter handles: http://www.twitter.com/jdzondo http://www.twitter.com/cwillistonvi http://www.twitter.com/cristina120 Subscribe in a reader Subscribe in iTunes
St Paul & Reflections on the Fortnight
My mind and soul are often inundated with the complex issues of today. I do my best to read multiple sources and stay current, praying and meditating upon what is said. I have to be comfortable with the fact there is no easy answer, and in dialogue with family and friends (and God), I… [Read More]
Yo, God, Are You There?
“Mrs. Whitaker, what do you want us to do?” Those are nine words I never thought I’d hear and I certainly never thought I’d have to answer them. Nearly three years ago I gave birth to our son prematurely. After nine days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) he coded, had to be resuscitated, intubated and… [Read More]
The Not-So-Famous Last Verses
When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun. We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise, Than when we’ve first begun. Do those words sound familiar? No, it’s not a verse from a somewhat well-known poem or a snippet of a quote from a book. It’s actually the last verse from… [Read More]
An Open Letter to Chris Hardwick
I love podcast. I love producing them, listening to them, and hosting them. My love for the media has recently put me the strange position of being caught up on all of my Catholic podcast listening queue. So I’ve been venturing out into the deep and listening to other shows that people have recommended or… [Read More]
Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 59: Blimp-diving 101
Episode 59 [powerpress] Current Events: Introduce Laura Gonzalez – A morning person and a tech junkie. What’s the last gadget you purchased? Colorado Wildfires http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150928631813381&set=a.81766448380.78881.44428318380&type=1&theater http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150914853273271&set=a.305677238270.146133.294814128270&type=1&theater Affordable Care Act http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/court-ruling-allows-religious-freedom-lawsuits-to-proceed-with-hope/ NAACP wants Texas lottery shut down http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/06/27/naacp-dallas-wants-texas-lottery-shut-down/ Church News: July Theology on Tap: What’s My Faith Got to do With Public Life? Every day we… [Read More]
Even Jesus Took Vacation!
As summer starts, we all begin to make summer plans. Much of what we decide to do will likely be local, and simple enough to do on a weekend or during the day/evening, such as a swim at the local swimming pool (if you’re in Austin, Barton Springs and Hamilton Pool are top choices), grabbing… [Read More]
With This Cross, I Thee Wed
Today my husband and I celebrate our 4 year anniversary! It seems like our wedding was just yesterday! With marriage comes a lot of unknowns. Saying “I do” in some ways is like walking the plank without knowing whether the plank gets you to land or to a long drop into the ocean! None of… [Read More]
I am not Brandon Vogt
I know you can’t hear me sigh when I type these words, so you’ll just have to imagine it. I am not Brandon Vogt. A couple of months back, I made the fortunate mistake of following Brandon Vogt on Facebook. For those who don’t know who Brandon is, he’s what I’d call a celebrity. Not… [Read More]
And I Find Myself Smirking at God
Does your child ever do something so witty and surprising that you just shake your head and let a smirk creep across your face? My son cracked out with a clever quip last week and I just burst out laughing. I don’t often burst out into anything. I like that feeling. Over the past few… [Read More]
How to Run a Parish; Everday-Saint Dolores Martello
“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” -St Francis St. Francis understood the way we live our lives is a better catechist than the words we say. That is one reason to study saints like St. Francis. But these shouldn’t be our only models. The gospel of a man born in… [Read More]
A Halo with Some Smudges (Review: “The Possibilities of Sainthood”)
We are all called to be saints. I’ll say that again, with help from St. Bernadette and a friend’s email signature, “I must become a saint. My Jesus demands it.” Most of us aren’t actively working on that, but some must be. In my never-ending quest for good Catholic YA, I picked up The Possibilities… [Read More]
Trudging into a Political No-Man’s Land
It is no secret that our federal government is becoming an enemy of our Church. The Health and Human Services mandate has pitted law against conscience, making it impossible for Catholic health institutions to faithfully serve both God and state. America has been slipping down an ethical slope for decades, but the last few years… [Read More]
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