A Voice in the Church in Central Texas
With six babies (including a preemie) and a whole slew of major surgeries, we’ve been the beneficiaries of many a meal, brought by friends. So much generosity! I know how hard it is to cook dinner every night for my brood, so the fact that someone else cooks for us while whipping up something for…
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Fr. Justin @ 5:30pm
The altar if front and center in churches, and that is for a reason. Tune in to find out why the altar is such a big deal!
A brief nondescript pontificate.
Kraft has released a new flavor of Mac & Cheese (or Kraft Dinner for my Canadian friends)—Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese. Ignoring that I am finding it impossible to type “Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese” without having to delete “latte”, I wish to clarify my position on it. I’ve never tried it. I don’t plan […]
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The pandemic has slowed things down, but activity is still happening here at St. Austin. Our parish school has been in operation for about a month, and as of the writing of this article all has been going smoothly, safely and well. Thanks to all …
Creation is remarkable! The little I understand about the current science of the cosmos, the great numbers of galaxies, the expansion of space, the enormity of it all, and at the opposite end of the scale the peculiarities of quantum physics and …
This Thursday, September 3, we celebrate the feast of St. Phoebe. Less than a year ago we installed a statue of St. Phoebe above the steps going to the sanctuary, holding a scroll to the right of St. Paul. This is St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans,…
There are a lot of prayers that one can say in a day, however, the one prayer that I believe we all should be praying daily is the Prayer to Saint Michael. […]
If you haven’t noticed this week, the Anti-Catholic rhetoric machine has been scattered over many mainstream media websites. The left-wing journalists…err…activists are out in full force attacking the Supreme Court nominee, Amy […]
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A September 20, 2020 Do you like this Gospel we just heard? I hope not. I hope you found it unsettling and upsettin…
One bad dude, and it gets worse from here.
In October the Church celebrates a month dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Many saints have promoted the Rosary as the weapon for these times and as one of the greatest prayers of the Church. For the past 25 years our family has prayed a family Rosary most…
Eleven. I know with each passing birthday I’m more and more in awe of just how quickly the years pass by, but especially so with Luke. For those new here, he’s our preemie. The one who shouldn’t have survived, but did. His story is one of grace, humility and profound surrender. But today isn’t really…
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Eleven. I know with each passing birthday I’m more and more in awe of just how quickly the years pass by, but especially so with Luke. For those new here, he’s our preemie. The one who shouldn’t have survived, but did. His story is one of grace, humility and profound surrender. But today isn’t really…
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How is Catholic meditation different than the secular concept of mindfulness? The co-founder of Hallow, a Catholic meditation app, helps explain the difference between the two and the richness of the Fatih in the area of meditation. Would you like to try a month of Hallow Plus for free? Follow this (affiliate) link! Every CB […]
Deposed by an Antipope, and then murdered by his successor.
The profound suffering of another person is frightening to be present to. When my husband’s cancerous brain tumor came back after two years of remission, he asked to be alone for a while. When he wanted me there I came… Continue Reading →
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross, which is essentially God’s kind of win, so different from our own. The cross isn’t about leaving anyone humiliated or diminished. There is no gloating involved, and no revenge…. Continue Reading →
HOMILY Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sept 13, 2020 Our Gospel today raises an interesting question: In your relationship with God do you desire Justic…
One week prior, I began work at a new sales position after being a youth minister for two years. I remember being excited about this new position since the majority of our […]
We all have one, but what exactly are they and what do they do? Tune in to find out!
What is this? Like, take four on this space?! Originally, we were sporting some *nice* linoleum and virtually no usable storage in our laundry room. It wasn’t functional and it certainly wasn’t pretty. But, it was white which means a blank slate! There’s a long story of peel and stick flooring, a pipe leak, torn…
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What is this? Like, take four on this space?! Originally, we were sporting some *nice* linoleum and virtually no usable storage in our laundry room. It wasn’t functional and it certainly wasn’t pretty. But, it was white which means a blank slate! There’s a long story of peel and stick flooring, a pipe leak, torn…
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The invasions of the Hungarians and other northern Italian drama.
As we enter into election season, I have a question for you.What do you think of a person who:Supports Donald TrumpSupports Joe BidenSupports Black Lives MatterSupports the policeIs pro-lifeIs pro-choiceIf you have any general feeling that allows you to dismiss any of these people, I would ask you to think again. Is it possible for someone to support any of these issues and not believe or support every aspect of them? Is it possible for someone to believe that they are doing what is best for the
Tomorrow, September 5, is the memorial for the great Albanian saint and founder of the Missionaries of Charity, Saint Teresa of Calcutta. A beloved saint of the 20th century, Mother Teresa is […]
No, we were not on a silent retreat while taking a break from podcasting, but Fr. Chris Seith was, and now he’s back! Tune in and learn about this practice and what fruits poured forth!
A short papacy with the continued rehabilitation of Pope Formosus.
In memory of #chadwickboseman Year 2020, I’m angry at you for all that you represent: despair, pain, anxiety, division, death. You suck! You have brought
It’s funny how the meaning of phrases can change so drastically in a short amount of time. I was listening to a talk the other day, and the speaker talked about taking our masks off and showing our true selves to God.It has a whole different meaning today, doesn’t it??I think the concept may have a bit more power now.I wear my mask to protect myself and others. I wear my mask to help others feel safe and comfortable. I take my mask off when I am with someone very close to me. Taking my
If you are new to my blog and website, you may not be aware of Sock Religious, a small Catholic company creating and selling Saint and other Catholic-themed socks. As I have […]
The reburial of Pope Formosus and the repudiation of the shameful Cadaver Synod.
A brief pontificate in the aftermath of the Cadaver Synod.
I hope this finds you healthy and sane in this time of economic dislocation, political contention, extraordinary heat, and dangerous pandemic. This has proved to be a difficult year, with more to come. Hard times push us to pray. Many recite the simple…
Before I come barreling out of the gates (forgive the bull riding analogy, I am Texan), I want to make it clear that this post is written for one person: 2019 Kathryn, the person I once was. It’s my prayer that a few of you might find some solidarity in that. Politics. That one word…
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Before I come barreling out of the gates (forgive the bull riding analogy, I am Texan), I want to make it clear that this post is written for one person: 2019 Kathryn, the person I once was. It’s my prayer that a few of you might find some solidarity in that. Politics. That one word…
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When we pray we become channels of God’s love and grace, of his holy will. The praying soul is like a window opening. Sunshine and a warm, sweet wind flow through that soul to everyone and everything. It’s clear openness… Continue Reading →
The infamous Cadaver Synod – one of the lowest points for the Church.
The second shortest pontificate.
