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Taking a Lesson from C.S. Lewis

Published October 7, 2015 • Written by Ablaze Ministries Filed Under: Blog

“I have no intention of explaining how the correspondence which I now offer to the public fell into my hands. There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy… [Read More]

Written by Ablaze Ministries • Published October 7, 2015

Advice for Graduating High School Students

Published May 20, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Youth

One of the missions God is currently calling me to serve is working with graduating high school youths, and it has been an incredible blessing for me to closely journey with inspiring teens. A couple of years ago, I wrote an open letter to my graduating students, and I still stand behind it. Now, I… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published May 20, 2015

Keeping Each Other Accountable: Fifty Shades of Grey

Published February 5, 2015 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Marriage and Love, Young Adult

I enjoy movies. A lot. I appreciate great story lines. I get drawn by both great cinematography. I become invested in characters when an actor/actress does a good job. But this February, I won’t be watching the Valentine’s Day movie release Fifty Shades of Grey. Between the product description of the book on Amazon (which… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published February 5, 2015

Pope Francis and Parenting by Example – Part 2 of 6

Published October 24, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: ACNM, Column

Parents have a grave responsibility to give good example to their children.  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2223) From the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has led by example.  He has put flesh on the message, so to speak.  He as our “Papa” has taken ideas, concepts, and truths and concretely put them into… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published October 24, 2013

5 Things Pope Francis Can Teach Parents About Parenthood – Part 1 of 6

Published October 9, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Pope Francis has taught us quite a bit about parenthood.  In word and deed and in just the first six months as “Papa”, his words and his actions have taught us and can teach any parent something about raising children.  Today, we’d like to share some of what we’ve learned from him and to challenge… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published October 9, 2013

The Mystery of Parenthood: God’s Vulnerability

Published August 29, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

    Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and as innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16) We’ve been contemplating this concept of the mystery of parenthood for years – the idea of living parenthood with a heightened sacramental sense.  We’ve attempted to be outward, visible signs… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published August 29, 2013

Setting Your Family Ablaze – Part 5 of 5 – Evangelization

Published August 1, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

The last key to setting your family ablaze is to embrace the call to evangelization, “that is, the proclamation of Christ by word and testimony of life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 905).  For most Catholics, this seems to be the hardest one to embrace.  Faith and Integration, the first two keys, can be done… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published August 1, 2013

Setting Your Family Ablaze – Relationships – Part 4 of 5

Published July 18, 2013 • Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion Filed Under: Column

Relationships must be cultivated if we are to set our families ablaze and begin to change this culture.  Relationships are the third necessary piece to the puzzle of transforming our families.  For them to flourish, three elements, properly understood, must consciously and actively be made present in our families through the parents.  As with all… [Read More]

Written by Trey and Stephanie Cashion • Published July 18, 2013

Open Letter to Graduating High School Seniors

Published May 22, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Youth

I’ve spent the last 4 years as a catechist to high school seniors. Before that I spent 4 years with confirmation classes and middle school students, but focusing on sending students out to college and beyond high school has been some of my most fruitful experiences. I would like to share a personal letter to… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published May 22, 2013

The 10 Commandments of Social Media use for Teens

Published February 26, 2013 • Written by Kathryn Whitaker Filed Under: Blog, Resources

Every kid does it. No matter how straight the A’s, smart the brain, talented the athlete or pious the altar server—at some point in life, your child is going to lie to you. A few weeks ago our 11-year-old did just that. He opened an Instagram account even though we expressly told him not to… [Read More]

Written by Kathryn Whitaker • Published February 26, 2013

A Creation Liturgy [CD Review]

Published October 24, 2012 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Reviews

This month, the Denver-based Christian-collective, Gungor released a new album entitled A Creation Liturgy. This past Spring, I wrote a review on an EP released by the band The Brilliance, also based in Denver, after a concert I attended here in Austin featuring both bands. I’ve wanted to write a review of their music for… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published October 24, 2012

(UPDATED: Venue Change) Interactive Catholics (Unofficial) SXSW 2012 Meetup

Published March 4, 2012 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: ACNM, Blog

Are you a Catholic interested in new media? If so, come join the Austin Catholic New Media meet-up on Sunday March 11th at 7:00 – 9:00pm. We will be meeting in the Bishop’s Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 203 E. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701. . The meet-up will focus on networking and discussing the role… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published March 4, 2012

The Start -Soundwave [CD Release Review]

Published February 3, 2012 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Reviews

In the land of barbecue, you’ll find more than just your choice of meats. The band Soundwave, mainly known as the house band for DCYC for the past 3 years, has just released a new album. This small town band from Lockhart, TX shows the extent of their God-given musical talents and offer it as… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published February 3, 2012

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