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You Too Will Be Famous!

Published October 4, 2013 • Written by Matt Sullivan Filed Under: Faith, Young Adult

“You too will be famous!” How those words cause starry-eyed young hearts to flutter!  What great fortune have they who achieve this pinnacle of worldly aspirations.  And to what great lengths go so many souls to be able to claim it for themselves.  But how many consider that something valuable might be lost in the… [Read More]

Written by Matt Sullivan • Published October 4, 2013

Holiness: The “Problem” with Catholic Virgins

Published May 17, 2012 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

I have bad allergies. Really bad. So bad that when I finally started seeing an allergist a year ago he told me there are about 4 weeks in the year, two in the summer and two in the fall, when I’m not allergic to things in there air. But I didn’t realize my allergies were… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published May 17, 2012

Nicki Minaj, A Grammy Performance & Sacrilege

Published February 14, 2012 • Written by Elizabeth Filed Under: Blog

This is not the first time a music entertainer has taken a low blow to the Catholic Church. There was Madonna, Sinead O’Connor’s ’92 SNL performance and just a year ago, Lady Gaga’s leaked release of her single “Judas” (about, you guessed it, Judas Iscariot) just seven days before the beginning of Holy Week. However,… [Read More]

Written by Elizabeth • Published February 14, 2012

The Heat Is On (Review: “Catching Fire”)

Published January 24, 2012 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Reviews

While I was home for Christmas, I saw Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows with my mom and sister. I loved it. It was one of the best sequels I’ve ever seen, because it didn’t strictly require knowledge of the first movie, but it built beautifully on what had been established. Reading Catching Fire, the… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published January 24, 2012

Playing with the Girl Who Was on Fire (Review: “The Hunger Games”)

Published January 10, 2012 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Reviews

This may be the hardest review I’ve written for ACNM. This is not because I didn’t read the book. I did; I’ve read it twice now, and I would never try to review a book I hadn’t finished reading. This is not because I didn’t like the book; it was amazing. This is because the… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published January 10, 2012

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast 22: Stoned Wallabies, Papal Noogies and What ARE people From Nacogdoches Called?

Published August 5, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Current Events: Update: Free Birth control for all!  Thanks, Mr. President http://news.yahoo.com/insurers-must-cover-birth-control-no-copays-140750830.html USCCB Responds: http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2011/11-154.shtml A Piece of Shuttle Columbia found in Texas, due to drought. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/02/texas.shuttle.debris/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Gingrich’s campaign denies Twittergate claim http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/02/scitech/main20087211.shtml Church News: An upcoming retreat called “Living Your Strengths: Discovering Your God-Given Talents,” will be on August 12 – 14 at the… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published August 5, 2011

Lights, Camera, Potty Humor!

Published July 29, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog, Family

Being the father of young children we watch our fair share of kid’s movies. If you’ve watched any of these over the years you’ve noticed a growing trend of inserting “adult” humor that normally goes over the heads of the kiddos.  Now while I can appreciate a certain amount of this. Especially after watching the… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published July 29, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 20: French Fries and Magic Pills

Published July 23, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Current Events: Rick Perry Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Day of Prayer http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/07/rick-perry-faces-federal-lawsuit-over-day-of-prayer.html Pope Benedict sends aid to victims that are suffering from the famine in the Horn of Africa.  http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-calls-for-aid-to-famine-victims-in-horn-of-africa-english-4545.html Institute of Medicine panel recommends that insurance companies be obligated to cover contraception, sterilization procedures without a copay http://consumerist.com/2011/07/panel-birth-control-should-be-covered-by-insurance-without-co-pay.html Cardinal Dinardo Responds: http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2011/11-143.shtml Church News:… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published July 23, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 19: Hot Dogs and Buried Treasure

Published July 8, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

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]

Written by 2GGCP • Published July 8, 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 17: The Black Sheepdog Meets The Wildcard

Published June 24, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Feedback: Rita Suva- Wife, daughter, sister, friend, native Austinite, Latina, Texas Longhorn, Director of Youth Ministry at St.Ignatius, Martyr Catholic Church, photographer, traveler, sports lover (especially of the Longhorns and lacrosse), reader, Catholic and aspiring saint. Segment #1 – Current Events – Father Corapi calls it quits…www.theblacksheepdog.us (Chris) http://www.ncregister.com/blog/fr.-corapi-has-lost-it?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NCRegisterDailyBlog+National+Catholic+Register#When:2011-06-18 Here’s some audio of Fmr. Fr…. [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published June 24, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 16: Minus One Chris, Plus One Cris

Published June 17, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Segment #1 – Current Events – Dallas Mavericks Win the NBA World Title – Jason http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6cnOX4q1WA Arizona Wildfire is now largest in Arizona Wildfire history – Cristina http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/14/arizona.wildfires/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/fires/main/usa/20110613-arizona.html USCCB meeting this week to discuss and vote on issues on physician assisted suicide and clerical sex abuse in the U.S. – Cris http://www.romereports.com/palio/index.php?newlang=english http://www.usccb.org/ Segment… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published June 17, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 15: God Bless the Magnited States of America

Published June 9, 2011 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

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]

Written by 2GGCP • Published June 9, 2011

Glee, Gaga and God

Published May 20, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Blog

Hi my name is Jason and I watch too much trash TV.  I know that I really should be spending more time in prayer and deepening my spiritual life. Unfortunately more often then not the spare time I do have usually consist of watching an hour or so of mindless TV. That being said I… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 20, 2011

Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 11: Relics, Pickup Lines and a Beautification

Published May 6, 2011 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Segment #1 – Current Events – Cristina Blessed John Paul II’s coffin has been moved to his final resting place in St. Sebastian’s chapel in St. Paul’s Basilica. 400,000 people visited the Basilica to pray before his tomb. Osama Bin Ladan is dead details on raid. Is this something to celebrate? Or do we need… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published May 6, 2011

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