Austin, TX – Folk-rock singer/songwriter Mike Mangione will be performing at St. Edward’s University Jones Auditorium on July 19th at 8 p.m. with Paul Finley opening. Mike will be performing songs of his latest album, “Red-Winged Blackbird Man,” to hit stores September 3rd, in addition to his established repertoire. Tickets are $15 gen admission and… [Read More]
SB5: A Moment in Texas Legislative History
The night of Tuesday, June 25 was one crazy and unsettling night for many Texans. A sea of pro-choice persons clad in orange shirts with speckles of pro-life blue shirts thrown in here and there had been present in the Texas Capitol building in downtown Austin for nearly 13 hours. And the chaotic nature of… [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]
Are Baby Girls on the Endangered List? A Look at Gendercide
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you didn’t exist? (And when I use the word “life”, I mean, the world around you that you’re familiar with…) Who would be the best friend of your current best friend? Who would be the spouse to your spouse? Who would be working the job… [Read More]
Spending Our Best Gifts First!
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]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast: Special Vitae Clinic Interview
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 offers… [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]
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]
The Social in Social Media
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to travel to Houston for Catholicon with a group of ACNMers. The weekend was filled with opportunities to deepen our understanding of Catholic media and our place within it with workshops and breakout sessions. As well as opportunities to deepen our spiritual lives with Mass and prayer throughout… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 25: Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Mascots…Oh My
Check @austincathmedia, FB feedback and G+ feedback for book winner!!Current Events: 5.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes East Coast – Chris http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/24/us/24quake.html 5.3 Magnitude earthquake in Colorado http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/23/colorado.quake/index.html?hpt=us_c2 Hurricane Irene – Jason http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2011/08/24/irenehttp://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-named-chairman-373386699/#ixzz1W02F21fj-strengthens-to-category-2-hurricane-as-it-closes-in-on-bahamas/?test=latestnews WYD concludes – Cristina Final numbers of WYD 2011 http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english Next years’ theme http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english A stirring account http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2011/08/23/after-the-storm-ceased-the-pope-thanked-the-two-million-for-their-%E2%80%98joy-and-resistance%E2%80%99-then-they-knelt-in-the-mud-before-the-blessed-sacrament-that%E2%80%99s-the-meaning-of-the-cath/ SQPN Coverage – http://thebreak.sqpn.com/ Steve Jobs Gives… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 24: What Do You Mean There’s No Award For Best Horsemaning?
2GGCP and Austin CNM nominated for Catholic New Media Awards Vote between now and August 26!!! http://www.catholicnewmediaawards.com/ Best Group Blog Best New Blog Best Written Blog People’s Choice Blog Best Group Podcast Best New Podcast People’s Choice Podcast Best Social Networking Site Best Catholic News Site Best Overall Catholic Website Current Events: Texas A&M leaving… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 21: Hanging In The Google Hangout
Current Events: United States budget, debt ceiling and our call to be good stewards. – Jason Lack of true leadership in government? Pope offers his prayer and solidarity for the victims of Olso, Norway violence. -Cristina http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-condemns-violence-and-oslo-killings-english-4589.html Tropical Depression headed for Texas?! Pray for rain! http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/tropical-rains-texas-drought_2011-07-27 Church News: Later this year we will hear new… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 19: Hot Dogs and Buried Treasure
Current Events: In a story that Indiana Jones would be proud of: Over $20B in Treasure Discovered in Centuries-Old Hindu Temple http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/07/05/billions-in-treasure-discovered-in-centuries-old-hindu-temple/#ixzz1RFfvIvwq Verizon joins AT&T, T-Mobile in capping monthly usage http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Budgeting-for-wireless-data-apf-1691527244.html?x=0 Casey Anthony acquitted of killing young daughter http://news.yahoo.com/casey-anthony-acquitted-killing-young-daughter-191600480.html NY Bishop responds to same sex marriage approval http://calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=fa3f165b-aaec-4fe0-adb3-dbf6bdba4944 Church News: Saint Mary Cathedral Celebrates: 2nd… [Read More]
Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 15: God Bless the Magnited States of America
Segment #1 – Current Events – Court allows prayer at High School graduation in Castroville, Texas. – Cristina http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-03/us/texas.school.prayer_1_graduation-ceremony-appeals-court-emergency-appeal?_s=PM:US http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/03/texas-senator-blasts-judges-decision-to-forbid-public-prayer-at-high-school/?test=latestnews Man lashes out at girlfriend via billboard for aborting his child http://www.newser.com/story/120341/man-strikes-back-at-ex-girlfriend-with-abortion-billboard.htm http://abcnews.go.com/US/abortion-billboard-lands-mexico-man-court-girlfriend/story?id=13783668 Governor Perry’s Day of Prayer and Fasting — Jason http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/07/perrys-planned-prayer-event-draws-condemnation/ Segment #2 – Church News – The third annual Men’s Mass is… [Read More]
