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Bishop Joe calls for a Novena of Reparation – this week!

Published October 8, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

Bishop Joe Vasquez of the Diocese of Austin has called all faithful to join in a Novena of Reparation starting Tuesday, October 9th through October 17th to pray for victims of abuse and offer prayers of reparation. In an interview from August, when the Pennsylvania grand jury news broke, Bishop Joe said the following:  Editor:… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published October 8, 2018

Meditation and Decisive Times

Published February 6, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

   We live in decisive times. And while perhaps that’s always true in some way, I think we can say that in a particle way about our times today. I don’t have to describe it for you too much, because you live it as well. Tensions are high. The pace of available information is frenetic. And… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published February 6, 2017

Caring For Pregnant Women – St Ignatius Martyr Parish Social Ministry Council Panel Series

Published March 19, 2015 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

Austin Catholic New Media in partnership with Saint Ignatius Parish Social Ministry Council is proud to present this new monthly series of panel discussions on the social ministries of the church. This panel which was recorded in January discusses how the church is working to take care of women experiencing a crisis pregnancy. On this… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 19, 2015

5 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: A Survival Kit

Published January 27, 2015 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Faith

When you are in a time of intense suffering; grief, dread, or emotional overload, when you are walking around the house just staring at things, when getting through the day seems impossible, and you don’t know what to do with yourself, read this: 1. Do the next right thing. This might be eating a sandwich,… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published January 27, 2015

When you see… A Reflection on the Immigrant Crisis

Published July 10, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Social Justice

According to the local folklore, the drama at Sacred Heart in McAllen all started with what a few saw. A little over a month ago, a few sharp-eyed Catholics noticed a gathering of dirty young women at the bus station. Maybe it was a passing glance. Maybe it was out of the corner of the… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published July 10, 2014

Crisis Pregnancy: My Story

Published July 8, 2013 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Marriage and Love, Young Adult

Telling this story is a huge step for me. It’s one that many people in my life don’t know, because it’s one I’m afraid to talk about. But in light of the recent political tug-o-wars, I think it’s time I shared my personal story with crisis pregnancy. It’s a bit long, and a lot vulnerable,… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published July 8, 2013

Not a Nice Place

Published September 27, 2012 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

Ever since Sunday I’ve been in a tangle of practical must-take-care-of-it tasks in the aftermath of getting rear-ended at a stoplight. Thanks be to God I was fine, and so was the other driver. Anyone who has been in a wreck knows that the mountain of things to deal with after it happens only prolongs… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published September 27, 2012

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