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#CatholicConvo Through the Eyes of an Texan

Published July 13, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Resources, Social Media and Tech, Young Adult

  “Uplifting, motivating, challenging, community, transformative.” That’s how Theresa Prudhomme, a mid 20s young professional from Katy, describes her experience of #CatholicConvo in 5 words or less.  The weekend before last, while we were all firing up the grill and making July 4th plans, Theresa joined thousands of lay leaders, religious, priests and bishops from across… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published July 13, 2017

The Radio-Man, New Media & The New Man (Vatican II & Social Communication, Part II)

Published April 20, 2015 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

Social media & technology have  been coming up recently in several conversations with friends of mine. The other night at a group of us were talking about youth and smart phones. I mentioned I’d been doing some substitute teaching lately, and experienced a little culture shock in seeing how nearly every high school student  and… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published April 20, 2015

A New Media Guide for the New Evangelization (Review: “The Church and New Media”)

Published May 29, 2012 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Reviews, Social Media and Tech

Here at Austin Catholic New Media, we strive to harness the most popular social technologies of the day to aid in the New Evangelization. In other words, since everyone and his grandma is on Facebook, can we share our Catholic lives in photos and status updates? Can we use YouTube to teach people about Catholicism?… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published May 29, 2012

The Year of Faith is 5 Months Away!

Published May 8, 2012 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog, Faith

If you’re like me, you’ve heard snippets of conversations since last October about the upcoming “Year of Faith” that starts this October. You might have even heard that it was Pope Benedict XVI who announced it. But if you’re also like me, you’ve probably wondered what exactly we’ll have to do to live up to… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published May 8, 2012

The Internet Is Dark Today

Published January 18, 2012 • Written by Brandon Kraft Filed Under: Blog, Social Media and Tech

There are two bills currently in Congress that could have a huge impact on Internet if made law. The first is known as the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House and Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate. I didn’t link to the Wikipedia entries on them (which I usually would do) and… [Read More]

Written by Brandon Kraft • Published January 18, 2012

The Power of Positive

Published November 9, 2011 • Written by Brandon Kraft Filed Under: Blog, Faith

First, as a follow-up to my last post about how we get my two-year-old through Mass, I predicted that after a few months, our tactics wouldn’t work any longer and we’d be back to being “those parents” who can’t keep their kids under control. Well, I was wrong:   Parenthood is about humility, eh? Moving… [Read More]

Written by Brandon Kraft • Published November 9, 2011

ACNM Q3 Meet-Up Is Next Week!

Published September 21, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

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]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published September 21, 2011

Don’t Forget About Your First Life

Published September 14, 2011 • Written by Brandon Kraft Filed Under: Blog, Faith

The Internet is awesome. I can meet people from across the world, chat with them far more often than I do with my next door neighbor about any topic under the sun. If I have any question about any project I’m working on, there is someone online who can and is willing to offer suggestions…. [Read More]

Written by Brandon Kraft • Published September 14, 2011

The Social in Social Media

Published August 30, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Social Media and Tech

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]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published August 30, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 25: Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Mascots…Oh My

Published August 28, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

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]

Written by 2GGCP • Published August 28, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 24: What Do You Mean There’s No Award For Best Horsemaning?

Published August 20, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

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]

Written by 2GGCP • Published August 20, 2011

Catholic New Media Awards

Published August 12, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Social Media and Tech

  We are very honored and humbled to be nominated for a number of Catholic New Media Awards. If you head on over to http://www.catholicnewmediaawards.com/ you can throw some votes our way in the following categories. Best Group Blog Best New Blog Best Written Blog People’s Choice Blog Best Group Podcast Best New Podcast People’s… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published August 12, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 18: Governor Pointy Boots and iPope Together at Last

Published July 2, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Current Events: Governor Perry running for President? WSJ – Jason http://nation.foxnews.com/gov-rick-perry/2011/06/23/wsj-gov-rick-perry-expected-jump-presidential-race Speaking of Governor Perry, in the special session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers have been considering a bill that would ban TSA pat downs that are over invasive and often include the touching of “private parts.”  While the bill is not going to pass,… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published July 2, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 12: Looks Like That Rain Dance Worked

Published May 15, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Feedback: Segment #1 – Current Events – Record Rain in Central Texas. http://www.kxan.com/dpp/weather/its-raining-its-pou ring Novena to St. Isidore the Farmer for more rain. The Texas House of Representatives approved a measure that would allow parents to opt their kids out of corporeal punishment if it’s allowed in their school district.  (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2011/05/12/spanking_bill_approved_on_seco.html) What do you guys… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 15, 2011

How To Get Banned From Catholic Radio: Challenges and Opportunities in The New Evangelization

Published May 5, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

On April 28th, 2011 Austin Catholic New Media held their 2011 Q2 Meet-up. We were lucky enough to have Dan Sealana (@catholicdan) come out and speak to us about his experiences in Catholic radio. Dan also spoke about what we can do as digital missionaries to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in new… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 5, 2011

Microevangelization

Published May 4, 2011 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog

I was ordering checkbooks last night when a little blank text box got me thinking. When I first thought about it, I thought I had a “chicken or the egg” paradox on my hands. I was thinking, what came first? My love for Christ, or my thirst for a relationship with Him? Combined, both have… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published May 4, 2011

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