Halloween is coming! As a child, I loved to trick or treat. My efficiency-minded personality really shone in my Halloween planning – I made sure to use a strong pillowcase because they were bigger and stronger than plastic bags or bucket, and I strategically picked which streets I’d frequent based on the number of decorated… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: Readings for October 23, 2011
October 23, 2011 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time [powerpress] Readings from the New Jerusalem Bible – Read along online Hosted by Chris Wililston Intro Music Credit: Soundwave – Ignite Outro Music Credit: Matt Maher, Hold Us Together – Buy on iTunes
San Lucas, Mi Evangelista Favorito
From Flickr by Lawrence OP De los cuatro evangelistas, Mateo, Marcos, Lucas y Juan, mi evangelista preferido es San Lucas. La Iglesia celebra su fiesta el día de hoy (18 de Octubre). San Lucas fue un ciudadano del Imperio de Roma nacido en Antioquia, Siria. Acompañante de Pablo en varios de sus viajes misionarios y… [Read More]
Deep in the Shallows (Review: “The Giver”)
We Americans live in a world where choice reigns supreme. Everything from what exotic fruit to enjoy at any given time of year to when and whether to have children is up to our choosing. Whether we should make those choices is an entirely different question. That requires wisdom, faith, and a well-formed conscience. But… [Read More]
#OccupyYourParish
Last weekend was an oddity in Austin, TX… an overcast and rainy blip in an extended season of drought. As I got my family moving for Sunday mass, an email came in on my phone stating that the power was out in the religious education building and, thus, there would be no Sunday school for… [Read More]
Aborto y Política, ¿cómo debemos participar?
Desde que estaba en preparatoria me ha gustado la apologética. En ese entonces, yo prefería el debate y discusión, sobre todo con los Testigos de Jehová que visitaban la casa de mis padres. Con los años, mis estrategias han cambiado y últimamente he preferido entablar un dialogo con ellos en el cual trato de aprender… [Read More]
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Coloring Pages
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Tipología, el eslabón que une el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento
San Agustín decía “Novum in Vetere latet, Vetus in Novo patet” (el Nuevo Testamento está escondido en el Antiguo, mientras que el Antiguo se hace manifiesto en el Nuevo) con referencia a la relación entre el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento de la Biblia. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica (CIC) explica que la unidad del… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 30: We Hit The Big 3-0
[powerpress] Current Events: Pope saddened by Egyptian violence. http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-deeply-saddened-by-egyptian-violence/ http://www.romereports.com/palio/popes-general-audience-i-feel-the-sorrow-of-the-victims-families-and-egyptian-people-english-5124.html Updated “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship – http://www.txcatholic.org/index.php/news/for-the-media-tcc-press-releases-and-media-kits/1340-resources-available-to-support-catholics-as-informed-faithful-citizens TCU to the Big 12 – http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/7085749/big-12-vote-unanimous-allow-tcu-horned-frogs-2012-13 Church News: Restore, Renew & Reclaim Understanding the Church’s Stance on Contraception Wednesdays, October 12, 19 and 26 · 7:00pm – 8:30pm St. John Neumann Catholic Church St. Timothy Room… [Read More]
The power of grass roots movements…
My husband and I had the opportunity to attend the Texas Alliance for Life banquet Tuesday evening, where we heard Lila Rose speak about her first experience with abortion at the tender age of nine and how that shaped her youth-led program, Live Action, in her teens. The enthusiasm she recalled as they all sat… [Read More]
La Tormenta
El sábado por la noche, nuestra hija de siete años llego a nuestro cuarto por temor a la tormenta que se escuchaba afuera. Le dije que no había porque temer pero la deje que se quedara ahí con nosotros mientras se dormía de nuevo. Por un rato la sentí que todavía estaba nerviosa pero la… [Read More]
Children, The First Teachers of Faith?
Children get it. We can learn much about faith from listening to the words of toddlers. Last weekend, my mother-in-law was in town and went to Mass with us. During one of the readings, she whispered into my two-year-old Olivia’s ear, “I love you.” Olivia turned, put her mouth to my mother-in-law’s ear and went… [Read More]
Better Catholic Websites
For centuries, the Catholic Church supported the most talented, pioneering artists and designers to create churches, icons, altars and other religious art. Although spending all that money on art hasn’t gone without question. The Church has often been criticized for spending so much on fancy buildings and priceless paintings instead of using that money to feed… [Read More]
Los Sentidos de la Sagrada Escritura
La Sagrada Tradición, coloquialmente llamada Tradición con “T” mayúscula, se distingue de otras tradiciones,” t” minúscula, ya que ella es un grupo de enseñanzas que fueron recibidas directamente de Jesucristo y el Espíritu Santo por los apóstoles e íntegramente transmitida a sus sucesores a través de los tiempos (cfr. CIC 80-83). En un futuro blog… [Read More]
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Coloring Pages
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Sunday Says Podcast: October 9th 2011
[powerpress] October 9, 2011 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time To skip to the reflection go to the 4 minute mark. Reading 1 – Isaiah 25:6-10a Responsorial Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Reading 2 – Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel – Matthew 22:1-14 Read the readings Hosted by Cristobal Almanza – @soulpainter Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave soundwave.cc Feedback… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast: Special Vitae Clinic Interview
[powerpress] Vitae Clinic Open House: WHEN: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Vitae Clinic, Jefferson Building, 1600 W. 38th Street, Suite 115 WHAT: Vitae Clinic’s Open House. Meet Jeremy Kalamarides, D.O., and his staff. Tours given every 30 minutes WHY: Celebrate the Vitae Clinic one-year anniversary in Austin. The Vitae Clinic… [Read More]
Mujeres Buenas Abortan – 40 Días Por La Vida
Desde hace muchos años, yo he dado presentaciones y temas sobre el aborto a grupos de jóvenes en varias parroquias de la zona. Conozco las terribles estadísticas de este crimen como por ejemplo el número de abortos diarios en los Estados Unidos (alrededor de 3500) e incluso estadísticas demográficas y sociales. Solo cuando presento… [Read More]
How Can I Keep from Singing?
I like to think I’m a funny person. I mean, my jokes are so funny, I laugh at them even though I know the punch line…But in this blog, I am going to be writing, comically at some times, about a serious issue – the issue of our very purpose on Earth….which is…. to be… [Read More]
The Most Efficient Family in the World (Review: “Cheaper by the Dozen” book)
Kids don’t always understand why their parents do what they do. I have seen and vaguely enjoyed both Cheaper by the Dozen movies. After watching the remake of Yours, Mine, and Ours and reviewing Who Gets the Drumstick? last month, I was eager to read Cheaper by the Dozen, the first of two books featuring… [Read More]
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Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 29: We Hit Record This Week
[powerpress] Google Voice Feedback – Dan Current Events: “Baby Joseph” dies at his home in Canada http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/28/baby-joseph-reportedly-dies-in-his-canadian-home/?test=latestnews Opt out of Presidential Address? Iphone event scheduled for Oct. 4th. Sounds like the announcement for the iPhone 5 http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110927-710668.html CatholicVote Mobile App – http://www.littleiapps.com/catholic_vote/ Church News: Oct. TOT – Wednesday, October 5, 2011 La Feria on S…. [Read More]
The Many Faces of Evangelization
Whenever I hear the words “New Evangelization,” my ears perk up, like a child who is watching those fabulous toy commercials that make them feel like they HAVE to have, well, everything under the sun. Except, I am assured that my grabby hands and “want want want” are necessary and needed in today’s society. So,… [Read More]
Mass Starts Before You Walk In
Altar serving is one of those gigs that is virtually always reserved for youth and, sometimes, older, retired parishioners for funerals or daily Masses. I started serving as soon as I was a practicing Catholic at age 13 and it remains the venue of service by which I felt most fulfilled. I haven’t served since Easter Vigil… [Read More]
The Catholic Checklist
Sometimes, I feel like other Catholics measure another’s “true pedigree” with a pre-determined checklist of items. Are you pro-life? Check. Do you use NFP instead of artificial birth control? Check. Are you against the death penalty and euthanasia? Check. Do you homeschool? Check. Are you against co-habitation? Check. Do you participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation… [Read More]
The Need for Catechists
Throughout the world, ordinary people carry out an important mission of the Church – catechises. I am no priest or doctor of theology, but I am a catechist for high school students. Often times, people will ask me why I would ever want to do such a thing, as if it were some kind of… [Read More]
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Broke open (Review: Matt Maher’s “The Love in Between”)
I’ve been dancing since Sunday. Not physical, hip-swinging, arm flailing kind of dancing. The heart-fluttering, non-stop humming, whistling-in-the-halls dancing. All because of a contemporary Christian music album. Five years ago, I would not have believed it. I guess my heart had to be a certain place before it was open to being moved by the… [Read More]
ACNM Q3 Meet-Up Is Next Week!
Have you ever wanted to start your own blog or podcast? Do you get writer’s block whenever you sit down behind the keyboard? Well then Austin Catholic New Media’s Q3 Meet-up is for you! We will be doing three mini-workshops on starting your own podcast, your own blog and how to formulate your first blog… [Read More]
This One’s for Everyone (Review: “Who Gets the Drumstick?”)
Do you have a favorite childhood movie? Mine was probably one of my Disney Sing Along Songs videos. I also remember the real movies my mom made me watch: Grease (which I was definitely too young for), The Sound of Music (which is always awesome…when you have 3 hours to spare), and Stephen King’s It… [Read More]
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Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 27: SpongeBob Acro Cats
[powerpress] Google Voice Feedback – Phil Current Events: Central Texas Fires Catholic Bishops reflect on 9/11 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/on-sept.-11-catholic-bishops-reflect-on-events-spiritual-implications/ Heroic Media Dinner Father Frank Pavone Director of Priest for Life has been suspended from active ministry outside the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, over financial questions about the priest’s operation of Priests for Life. http://www.patheos.com/community/theanchoress/2011/09/13/fr-frank-pavone-facing-restrictions/ http://canonlawblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/initial-remarks-on-zurek-pavone-dispute.html CARA Survey… [Read More]
How Stuff Works: Cat-e-what? (Catechesis)
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. –Matthew 28:19-20a Ever see one of these and felt thoroughly confused? CCC, CCD, CEP, CYM, DRE, DYM, EM, FF, RE,… [Read More]
Ten years ago today…
Ten years ago today, our then small family was getting ready for the baptism of our second child, our son. Days earlier, our lives had been shaken from the effects of 9/11. You see, at the time, we lived in Mannassas, a town in the Northern Virginia area, which borders Washington D.C. Our ties to… [Read More]
Don’t Forget About Your First Life
The Internet is awesome. I can meet people from across the world, chat with them far more often than I do with my next door neighbor about any topic under the sun. If I have any question about any project I’m working on, there is someone online who can and is willing to offer suggestions…. [Read More]
Austin City Limits Music Festival And The New Evangelization
46-acres, 130 artist and over 70,000 fans each day at this years ACL Music Festival will once again be “Keeping Austin Weird.” We are called to be disciples always. How might it be possible to evangelize while not missing your favorite band? Break out your favorite Catholic paraphernalia. Whether it’s the cool swag that your… [Read More]
September 12th and the Power of Words
Even for those of us in Texas without a direct connection to the events, September 11th will be marked in our memories until the day we die. While we all have our stories of where we were and what we were doing when he heard the news, many of us cannot remember September 12th with… [Read More]
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas Wildfire Relief Efforts
[powerpress] Relevant Radio presents interviews with Christian Gonzales, Communications for the Diocese of Austin, and Melinda Rodriguez, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas. The interviews outline efforts by Catholic Charities of Central Texas to collect monetary donations, medical supplies, and other vital items for the victims of the Central Texas wildfires http://www.austindiocese.org/.
Workplace Evangelization
A while back, I wrote an article about Microevangalization: that is, sharing the Good News in small ways as often as possible. So, imagine my surprise when I read this part of a Yahoo article called “What Does Your Desk Say About You?” listing different items and their impressions: Rosary or hamsa:Third-rail alert! Religious icons can be the fastest… [Read More]
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