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Order, Disorder and Grace in Advent

Published December 15, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

I’m looking forward to offering these thoughts to you, dear readers, to be a small light on your Advent journey towards Christ. In His Providence, all these pieces fell together over the past few weeks. That doesn’t always happen in blogging, but when it does, it gives me the sense that the Lord is up… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published December 15, 2018

Judas and Peter, Mary and the Children in the Church Abuse Crisis

Published September 12, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

Amid the violent chaos of the impending crucifixion of Jesus were at least a few children. The eighth station shows they were in the crowd with their mothers, maybe the same ones who once asked the indignant Apostles whether Jesus could bless them. Jesus, who once said the meek were blessed, has also said the… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published September 12, 2018

One Way to Be An Answer to the Current Crisis

Published September 7, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

  We’ve had a lot of difficult news to absorb these last few weeks. It would be easy to look at the Church’s current situation and wonder if we’re not splitting apart at the seams. Some have called this the US Church’s worst crisis in history (see interview below). So before sharing my thoughts on… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published September 7, 2018

Swimming Under Mary’s Mantle

Published July 21, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

The swimming instructor called for us to do the positions we had learned. She asked us to lay on our backs in the water. I was very happy on my back. I kicked hard and happily thought about how fast I was going – maybe faster than the others. It turns out I was definitely… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published July 21, 2018

The American Personality and our Mission as Catholics

Published July 4, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

It is a day to celebrate, to be with loved ones, and to pray for our nation. Let it also be a day to reflect on who we are, and who are called to be! What is our mission as Catholics in the US? And what does it mean to talk about our mission as… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published July 4, 2018

Blessed Isidore Bakanja – Martyr of the Brown Scapular

Published June 25, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

Blessed Isidore Bakanja is the first martyr of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel whose feast we celebrate on Monday, July 16th.  Isidore Bakanja was a young black teenage martyr from the Boangi tribe in Zaire, Africa with plenty of zeal, valor, and faith for the gospel and Our Lady. Receiving the… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published June 25, 2018

Angels & Dragons X: St. Faustina’s Battles

Published March 28, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Prayer

For 40 days we have watched Jesus prepare for His final battle on Calvary. All His life He has trained for this day. He was born for this! And so are we. The life of a Christian is a constant battle. Against ourselves, the world, and the powers of darkness. As Gaudium et Spes states,… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published March 28, 2018

The Betrothal and Love of Joseph and Mary

Published March 15, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph approaches let us contemplate the betrothal and love of Joseph and Mary and how it can help couples today. It is mentioned very little in scripture. Yet it was the foundation for the family into which Jesus Christ was born. Blessed Pope John Paul II says in the church… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published March 15, 2018

I Will Go

Published January 31, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

Nine months after I had lost the ability to stand, walk, drive and care for myself or my family because illness damaged my left vestibular nerve, I have graduated from neurological physical therapy.   I am blessed that I had a very good therapist. She has a doctorate in the field. She would encourage me… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published January 31, 2018

CARITAS: Beginning the Year on Mission with the Mother of God

Published January 19, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

On January 1st, we were each invited to start the new year 2018 with the Mother of God through celebrating her Solemnity – what a clear message for us! This celebration of Mary the Mother of God is THE first day of the year. How seriously have we taken that invitation to begin this year… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published January 19, 2018

A Sword Pierced Her Heart

Published December 6, 2017 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

Our Lady was sobbing. The sword had pierced her through. She wept for her son, who was going to die. We are soon to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe. But since September, I have been contemplating Holy Mother under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows. As I… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published December 6, 2017

Carmelized Fatima Clips

Published October 10, 2017 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer

During the final apparition of Fatima Mary appeared briefly in the brown habit of Carmel, or as “Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,” a silent witness to Carmelite spirituality and the order’s special and unique relationship with her. Carmel is a Marian order. Our devotion to Mary is intimate and deep. We have long considered ourselves… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published October 10, 2017

The Immaculate Heart of Mary – The New Ark

Published August 15, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

“Go into the ark, you and your whole family.” (Gen.7:1) This year, 2017, is the centenary year of the messages of Fatima.  On May 13, 2010 when visiting Fatima, Pope Benedict XVI said, “[May] the centenary of the apparitions HASTEN the fulfillment of the prophecy of the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,” and… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published August 15, 2017

“I am Crowned” the Assumption and Coronation of Mary

Published August 15, 2017 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

  To me a cup was given Myrrh and mara, burning my hands Deeply I drank, losing myself in love I am the Rose of Sharon and the Lilly of the Valley From my Sun-filled body came a river of grace Tying my feet I have grown wings Radiant and chanting, I will go to… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published August 15, 2017

The Brown Scapular and “The First Born” (Col. 1:15)

Published July 9, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

July 16th is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where the faithful have their Brown Scapulars blessed, and they are enrolled into the Order of Mount Carmel.  The feast originated when Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock on July 16, 1251 and said, “Receive my beloved son, the scapular of thy Order…. [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published July 9, 2017

Why Mary?

Published May 20, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

In our culture and our American church, I come across this question quite often – Why Mary? Sometimes its connected to other related questions like: Can you ever pray too much to Mary? How do I know if I’m worshipping Mary or praying to her for intercession? Does praying to Mary distract from Jesus? And… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published May 20, 2017

Susan Conroy, author of “Praying with Mother Teresa” May 20

Published May 17, 2017 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

Are you ready for one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of your life? Susan Conroy, author of Praying with Mother Teresa, will present a collection of prayers, insights, and wisdom from the inimitable Mother Teresa of Calcutta, one of heaven’s newest saints. Saturday, May 20, 2017 St. John Neumann Holy Family Center 10:00 am–1:00… [Read More]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published May 17, 2017

“Do you want to live?”

Published April 8, 2017 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Youth

I had had a big fight with my mom and brother. I was walking super fast across town. It was cold and I had forgotten a jacket. A car full of girls from school drove by, rolling their windows down to jeer and shout insults. I picked up a few rocks and bottles to throw… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published April 8, 2017

The Importance of Consecration to Mary’s Immaculate Heart

Published February 21, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Faith, Prayer

Here is a homily from Sunday, February 19, 2017 at St Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Austin, TX, promoting Marian consecration to the Immaculate Heart. You can find resources for doing the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary at MyConsecration.org.   Here is a homily from Fr. Kevin Rai on the Total Consecration to the Immaculate… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published February 21, 2017

Sunday Says Podcast – January 1, 2017 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 31, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Sunday Says

  The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Sunday January 1, 2016 Lectionary: 18 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Numbers 6:22-27 This week’s first reading is from the book of Numbers, the fourth book in the Old Testament and part of the Pentateuch.   This particular passage gives us a blessing formula… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 31, 2016

Of Mary, Never Enough

Published December 22, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Prayer

“De Maria, nunquam satis!,” St Bernard of Clairvaux once said. Of Mary, never enough!  In these last few days before the great feast of Christmas, perhaps you’re feeling harried or haven’t had time to prayerfully prepare, or just aren’t quite into the Christmas. Or perhaps you’re drowning in carols all day, but not feeling very contemplative or… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published December 22, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – December 18, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 18, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Blog, Sunday Says

Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday December 18, 2016 Lectionary: 10 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 7:10-14 This week’s first reading from the book of Isaiah is a prophecy of the Messiah as the Immanuel- meaning “God is with us.”  This prophecy was given by Isaiah to King Ahaz as a form of reassurance at a… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 18, 2016

A season of emptiness: Book Review: Houselander – The Reed of God

Published November 9, 2016 • Written by William Rooney Filed Under: Blog

When I was in high school the administration used to play music during the passing periods between classes as a way of helping students measure the time they had left to get to class. The song choices were moderated by the administration but they accepted the suggestions of students, naturally, most of the songs were… [Read More]

Written by William Rooney • Published November 9, 2016

Therese of Lisieux & The Marian Jubilee of Mercy

Published October 3, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Faith, Marriage and Love, Prayer, Young Adult

It’s possible that St Therese of Lisieux is one of those saints of whom we hear so often that we think, well, we already know that story – next! Yet I think we often only capture her “slogan” of childlikeness, and in skipping over it, we miss the profound and prophetic truth manifested in her life…. [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published October 3, 2016

“My heart will triumph! And yours will, too.”

Published September 6, 2016 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer

This is Our Lady’s birthday week. (September 8, is the Nativity of Mary.) I have been thinking about her  a lot, and wondering what I could give her for her birthday. While I have been thinking about her, it seems she has been thinking about me, and giving me gifts for her birthday. One who… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published September 6, 2016

An Organic Approach to the Assumption & Queenship of Mary

Published August 22, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

I’d like to offer some thoughts on an organic approach to understanding the Assumption and Queenship of Mary. What do I mean by organic? Mostly I mean an understanding that captures the organic connection between ideas and life. For example, you think about it something but those thoughts don’t permeate your actual life, don’t actually shape your… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published August 22, 2016

America: On the Forces that Shape Us

Published July 11, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Prayer, Social Justice

It’s always difficult to put into words the transformation that happens within a human heart as it works to grasp the reality of tragic news unfolding. I hopped into my car Friday morning totally ignorant of what happened in Dallas Thursday night. When I switched on NPR like usual, my mind tripped over itself trying to comprehend. It was… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published July 11, 2016

The Hail Mary, the Visitation: a reflection

Published May 31, 2016 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

  Mary… the name of that beautiful flower which I always invoke morning and evening.” ~ Dante I remember learning the Hail Mary when I was 20. I was dating the Catholic boy who I would one day marry. I was curious about the Hail Mary, never having heard more than the first line of… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published May 31, 2016

Presentation: Mary and the New Evangelization

Published May 26, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Events, Faith

This presentation was given at the ATX Catholic Day of Reflection at Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine on April 30, 2016. The slideshow below was part of the presentation.

Written by Rachel • Published May 26, 2016

Mary teaches Lumen Gentium Chapter VIII

Published May 17, 2016 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

What I want to do is fall to my knees at her feet, to take hold of, and touch to my face, the hem of her long blue skirt. But I can tell she doesn’t want me to do this. What she really wants is some help in the kitchen. She motions to me to… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published May 17, 2016

St. Joseph: The 2nd Greatest Saint

Published April 21, 2016 • Written by Matthew Hartwick Filed Under: Faith

St. Joseph is a well-known Saint in the Catholic Church mainly because he is the Foster Father of the Jesus, Redeemer of the world, and spouse of the co-redeemer, Mary. He never has any spoken words in Sacred Scripture, but he does have noble actions. Let us explore through Sacred Scripture, Church Tradition, and credible… [Read More]

Written by Matthew Hartwick • Published April 21, 2016

Reflections of a Catholic Mom on her Daughter’s 1st Birthday

Published January 4, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Prayer

1 year ago, I was laying in a hospital room wondering what just happened. My daughter had been born just hours before, but wasn’t with me. Being 5 weeks early, she was whisked away to NICU to be hooked up to monitors, a heating pad, and oxygen. I, on the other hand, was whisked out… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published January 4, 2016

First Saturday Devotion of Reparation to Our Lady

Published December 31, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column

HER CHILDREN ROSE UP, AND CALLED HER BLESSED.” (Proverbs 31:28 Douay Rheims) As we enter the new year 2016 celebrating the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, I am making a new year’s resolution to complete the Five First Saturday Devotion of Reparation to Our Lady.  I have tried many times in the past and… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published December 31, 2015

The Most Powerful Woman in the World (A Response to the “National Geographic” Feature)

Published December 8, 2015 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Faith, Reviews

Everybody loves Mary. If you’re a Catholic reading this on its original publication date, you have recently gone or will be going to Mass to honor her as the Immaculate Conception. (Otherwise, the next page you visit might be the closest parish’s confession times.) You probably heard the same homily reminder you get every year… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published December 8, 2015

Advent: The longing in our hearts for Love Incarnate

Published November 30, 2015 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Prayer

“May the Lord make you increase and abound in love, for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. Amen” (1 Thes 3:12) We heard… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published November 30, 2015

Is it possible entitlement & individualism go hand in hand? (On the parable of the attitude of a servant)

Published November 16, 2015 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Faith, Family, Social Justice, Young Adult, Youth

Last Tuesday I was at St William’s in Round Rock for daily mass, and Fr Dean’s homily got me thinking. That day the gospel was from Luke, on the servant who comes in from the field: “Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published November 16, 2015

Bubble-wrapped Saints

Published November 2, 2015 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

Bubble-wrapped saints? Let’s take in that image…bubble-wrapped saints! How ridiculous, right? Saints are brave, tough, warriors and queens who sweat through struggle and shed blood fulfilling the will of God, steadfast and stouthearted no matter how difficult the task! But wrapped in insulating bubble wrap…? But, if you think about it, if we carried our… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published November 2, 2015

Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary [Audio]

Published October 9, 2015 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Podcast, Prayer

Join us in the Joyful mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Each mystery is led by one of our contributors. The First Joyful Mystery THE ANNUNCIATION – Shawn Chapman The Second Joyful Mystery THE VISITATION – Brit Echtenkamp The Third Joyful Mystery THE NATIVITY – Cristóbal Almanza The Fourth Joyful Mystery… [Read More]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published October 9, 2015

Something Greater Than Ourselves

Published September 21, 2015 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Family, World and News, Young Adult

In a little less than 2 weeks, on October 11, Bishop Joe Vasquez will celebrate Mass at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, and to give thanks for the first year anniversary of the Shrine. What might inspire us to go? What might… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published September 21, 2015

Our Lady, Consoler of Souls – When You See A Loved One Suffer

Published August 20, 2015 • Written by Matthew Hartwick Filed Under: Faith

When I was burdened with the cross of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, my mother, who loved me dearly, was heartbroken. She saw that I was mocked by bullies, lived in fear, and how much I wished death upon myself. She did anything she could possibly do to help by taking me to therapy, finding… [Read More]

Written by Matthew Hartwick • Published August 20, 2015

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