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Fr. Chuck’s Column, December 13, 2020

Published January 4, 2021 • Written by

 Here it is the third week of Advent already! Time is flying by. I hope that you have registered to join us for the information sessions today on the big Development Project here at St Austin Church and School. We have some exciting pictures to sh…

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Fr. Chuck’s Column, December 6, 2020

Published January 4, 2021 • Written by

 It is Advent and there is a lot going on. Today, Dec. 6, in addition to being the Second Sunday of Advent, is also the Feast of St. Nicholas. My first priestly assignment was to St. Nicholas Church in North Pole, Alaska. This is always a special …

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Homily for Epiphany January 03, 2021

Published January 4, 2021 • Written by

 HOMILY                                                                    &n…

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Organized Simplicity: How a Mindset Matters

Published January 1, 2021 • Written by

Anybody else drowning in clutter? Do you have a closet or a junk drawer (or five) that need purging? Feel like you keep things for no real reason except you can’t part with them? Several years ago, I embarked on a 10-day whole house purge using the book by Tsh Oxenreider, Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-free…

The post Organized Simplicity: How a Mindset Matters appeared first on Kathryn Whitaker.

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Habemus Papam: Episode 132 – Benedict V

Published December 30, 2020 • Written by

A very very brief papacy, then deposition and exile.

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Lectio Divina: 1 John 2:15-17

Published December 30, 2020 • Written by

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Homily: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Published December 27, 2020 • Written by

Happy Third Day of Christmas! As you may know by now, today, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

Written by • Published December 27, 2020

The Flight into the Dakotas

Published December 27, 2020 • Written by

The story I am about to chronicle for you has been described by my friends as one of trust and obedience. Some of them say it was an example of how to […]

Written by • Published December 27, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 131 – Leo VIII

Published December 24, 2020 • Written by

Pope? Anti-Pope? Not quite sure.

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Merry Christmas!

Published December 24, 2020 • Written by

I would like to extend a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours. May this most joyful season, a time we remember the Incarnation and Birth of Jesus Christ, fill your […]

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Two Catholic Social Teaching S Words

Published December 23, 2020 • Written by

In today’s podcast, we will be talking about subsidiarity and solidarity, two keywords for our present time!

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“Mondays with Mary” – A Christmas Carol by G. K. Chesterton

Published December 21, 2020 • Written by

It is Monday, December 21, 2020 – I am writing this post sitting on the couch in our hotel room in Bismarck, North Dakota just before 7 AM CST. My wife and […]

Written by • Published December 21, 2020

How to Pray Lectio Divina

Published December 17, 2020 • Written by

Priests get a lot of questions about prayer – how to pray, how often to pray, what time of day should one pray, etc. In this episode, Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB and Fr. Conrad discuss the practice of Lectio Divina – how to do it and the many benefits of praying with scripture. We only […]

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Habemus Papam: Episode 130 – John XII

Published December 16, 2020 • Written by

John the XII, a teenager pope.

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5 Advent And Christmas Inspired Cocktails To Enjoy During The Holiday Season (Pictures and Drink Reviews)

Published December 15, 2020 • Written by

This is the follow-up post from my article that is currently on EpicPew.com. The five drinks that I have chosen are listed below with the corresponding saints’ day and one of the […]

Written by • Published December 15, 2020

5 Advent And Christmas Inspired Cocktails To Enjoy During The Holiday Season

Published December 15, 2020 • Written by

A few years back, a friend gave me the book, Drinking with the Saints – The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour written by Michael P. Foley. This friend knew that I enjoyed […]

Written by • Published December 15, 2020

Third Sunday of Advent St. Austin Church December 13, 2020

Published December 13, 2020 • Written by

 Third Sunday of Advent      St. Austin Church         December 13, 2020             “Brothers and sisters:  Rejoice always.&nb…

Written by • Published December 13, 2020

Bioethics and COVID Vaccines

Published December 10, 2020 • Written by

You have probably heard about COVID vaccines in every news outlet recently, and you may have heard debates about if they were ethically developed. In this episode, Dr. Melissa Moschella explains the facts about the development of the vaccine and how to approach the ethics around this issue. Check out this article from First Things […]

Written by • Published December 10, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 129 – Agapetus II

Published December 9, 2020 • Written by

Another reforming Pope and the death of Alberic II.

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Giving Gifts with Purpose

Published December 6, 2020 • Written by

In the book, The Five Love Languages, one of them is gift giving. But, truth be told, it’s not my primary love language. With six kids and a lot of birthday and holidays, I’m getting better, though! At Casa Whitaker we have a mish-mash of family traditions. Scott grew up Catholic and I grew up…

The post Giving Gifts with Purpose appeared first on Kathryn Whitaker.

Written by • Published December 6, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 128 – Marinus II

Published December 4, 2020 • Written by

Another simple reforming pope in a difficult dark time.

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Homily: First Sunday of Advent 2020

Published December 3, 2020 • Written by

HAPPY New Year! You heard me right. Happy New Year! Today is the first day of our new liturgical calendar year. As you probably noticed

Written by • Published December 3, 2020

Structures in the Spiritual Life

Published December 3, 2020 • Written by

Sometimes “structure” can be seen as a bad thing, but in this episode, we hear Abbot Austin Murphy explain why structures are important to growing in the spiritual life. Plus, practical tips! We are also doing our annual end-of-year appeal. Would you prayerfully consider donating $1 a day during Advent (a gift of $25)? (It’s […]

Written by • Published December 3, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 127 – Stephen VIII

Published December 2, 2020 • Written by

A brief reforming pope.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Cycle B November 29, 2020

Published November 30, 2020 • Written by

 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT     Cycle B         November 29, 2020            As we begin this new liturgical year, we have a passage from the beginning of St. Paul’s First…

Written by • Published November 30, 2020

3 Devotions for Advent

Published November 29, 2020 • Written by

Advent is such a beautiful season of anticipation and preparation. There are so many wonderful saints to celebrate and devotions to practice.  Over the years we’ve observed the passage of Advent using the Jesse Tree and an Advent Calendar. We’ve joyful…

Written by • Published November 29, 2020

2020 Advent Photo Challenge

Published November 27, 2020 • Written by

This year as been a weird year. I find myself repeating the phrase, “The days are long but the months are short,” in reference to things happening in my life. And being aware of where we are liturgically in the Catholic Church is no exception. How can …

Written by • Published November 27, 2020

Giving Thanks to God on Thanksgiving

Published November 26, 2020 • Written by

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when family and friends gather together, however, it’s more than just eating turkey and gathering with family around a table. As Catholics, we can celebrate “thanksgiving” […]

Written by • Published November 26, 2020

Christmas gift ideas for every Catholic on your list

Published November 25, 2020 • Written by

As we approach the Advent and Christmas Seasons, I know many people have begun to think about the gifts that they will buy for family and friends this year. Although there are […]

Written by • Published November 25, 2020

“Mondays with Mary” – Names of Our Lady Blanket

Published November 23, 2020 • Written by

This morning I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came upon a very cool blanket from the Worthy of Agape shop. The blanket has many names, titles, and symbols that pertain […]

Written by • Published November 23, 2020

Homily Feast of Christ the King November 22, 2020

Published November 22, 2020 • Written by

 Homily   Feast of Christ the King  November 22, 2020           Did the like the Gospel we just heard?   You know, sometimes the Gospel is obscure, difficult to figure out, or t…

Written by • Published November 22, 2020

Modesty: A Stripped Perspective

Published November 19, 2020 • Written by

Growing up modesty was taught to me in relation to what I wore. It was a sin to show too much skin, wear clothing that accentuated curves, or wear too much makeup. I’ve seen girls reprimanded publicly for their clothing, and I also heard that it is a g…

Written by • Published November 19, 2020

Correct Sacramental Form

Published November 19, 2020 • Written by

What happens if you are baptized with the wrong sacramental form? Well, a story about this exact topic hit the news and it has some major consequences. Tune in to find out more!

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Written by • Published November 19, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 126 – Leo VII

Published November 18, 2020 • Written by

A reforming pope in a difficult time.

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Fr. Chuck’s Column, November 15, 2020

Published November 12, 2020 • Written by

 As I write this the work on the interior renovation is proceeding apace. The scaffolding is coming down even as I write this. The new lighting and the new sound system will make quite a difference I believe, and our newly refurbished worship spac…

Written by • Published November 12, 2020

Fr. Chuck’s Column, November 8, 2020

Published November 12, 2020 • Written by

 This Wednesday we honor all US Veterans as we celebrate Veterans’ Day. This day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, the “war to end all wars.” In addition to honoring those who have worked and risked for the protection of our country…

Written by • Published November 12, 2020

Pray for Our Veterans 2020

Published November 11, 2020 • Written by

On this day, November 11, we remember the brave men and women that have served our country and who have given us the freedoms we love so much. Let us pray with […]

Written by • Published November 11, 2020

A New Record

Published November 10, 2020 • Written by

I’m not going to resume my daily COVID posts that I did over the summer (at least not yet), but wanted to interrupt my non-programming to share that Texas hit a new record high number today.

10,865 new cases reported in the last 24 hours….

Written by • Published November 10, 2020

Homily Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2020

Published November 10, 2020 • Written by

 Homily   Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time      November 8, 2020            What time is it?  What day is it?   Anyone else feeling kind of discombobulated w…

Written by • Published November 10, 2020

McCarrick

Published November 10, 2020 • Written by

The Vatican released today a report from the Secretariat of State on Theodore McCarrick, the sexual abuser and predator who rose the hierarchy’s ranks to became a Cardinal. I’ve only had a chance to skim it, so this isn’t a full summary except to say that some bishops didn’t share their full knowledge, some ignored […]

The post <span class=’p-name’>McCarrick</span> appeared first on Brandon Kraft.

Written by • Published November 10, 2020

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