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Dear Austin, let us pray…

Published March 21, 2018 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Social Justice, World and News

It is a morning to pray. We woke up to the news today that the suspect behind the recent package bombs had been caught, and indeed had taken his own life in the process. Let us pray this morning together for peace in our city, for peace in our families, for peace in our own… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published March 21, 2018

Is God Punishing Us with Hurricanes and Earthquakes?

Published September 9, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Faith, World and News

We are having unprecedented hurricanes and earthquakes plus many deaths from the “destructive forces of nature.” (CCC 309)   The big questions in the back of everyone’s mind is are we at the point in the bible where it says, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published September 9, 2017

Who is Mary as Mediatrix?

Published June 13, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

So I know it’s not May anymore, but I’d like to share a post that was planned for May, but providentially is being published today.  What does a name for Mary have to do with the incredible suffering happening now in Orlando? The following is my humble reflection in answer to that question. I had been… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published June 13, 2016

Feel Like You Failed Lent? I do!

Published March 21, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog

I had the best of intentions. I really did. Despite the stress from recent major life changes (getting married, moving three times, having a baby, leaving a job, starting a business and buying a house, all within 18 months), I set myself up for a Lent of awesome fasting, prayer, and spiritual reconnection with my… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published March 21, 2016

Need Some Humility in Your Life? Become a Parent!

Published February 29, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog

We had it all planned out: My husband and I would leave our little girl with my mother on Friday night. We’d drive to Houston and stay in a nice hotel for TWO. WHOLE. NIGHTS. Two whole nights of sleeping straight on through until we felt like waking up, be it 8 AM or noon…. [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published February 29, 2016

A Commentary on Romans: Introduction

Published January 30, 2016 • Written by Josue Filed Under: Faith

This is the introduction to a five-part commentary on the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans. I hope that the reader is inspired to pray with the passages from this letter. My intention is not to explain everything. Rather, I hope to point to and give light to different verses that have affected my… [Read More]

Written by Josue • Published January 30, 2016

Finding Jesus at a Street Retreat

Published March 30, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Social Justice

In early December, thirty men in the diaconal formation program from the Diocese of Austin went on a three day street retreat based on the scripture “He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only: no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse” (Mark 6:8).   The men were… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published March 30, 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

Misconceptions About Death, Angels, and Dia de Los Muertos

Published October 22, 2014 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Faith

I’ve been intrigued by how much interest there is about angels in the world today, especially from the secular world. In fact a 2011 poll found that 77% of Americans believe in Angels. Which is somewhat surprising considering that there is a growing number of people that don’t believe in God today. Sadly enough, angels are… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published October 22, 2014

When the Time Comes: Accepting Death Together

Published October 21, 2014 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Faith, Marriage and Love

The room smelled like essential oils– the ones Peter brought to help Bob breath and to help with pain and anxiety: Eucalyptus, frankincense, myrrh, Inspiration (a blend), myrtle, peppermint. Every nurse who walked in commented on how good it smelled. I had continued the routine of rubbing them on Bob’s chest every 20 minutes or… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published October 21, 2014

Facing Death Together: A reflection on my husband’s death

Published August 12, 2014 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog, Marriage and Love

Over all these put on love, the perfect bond.  I checked his blood oxygen level. I brought him medicine, kissing him when I gave it to him, as I always had. He responded feebly with almost imperceptible nods. He had become too weak to even raise a trembling hand anymore. I held him, caressed him,… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published August 12, 2014

Pickin’ up the Crumbs

Published May 23, 2014 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

I wasn’t going to write a post this week. But I came across a quote on my friend Maria Scaperlanda’s facebook that made me pause – and since there are no coincidences, here is the post. That’s my take away for the week – from this very long, wearying, pushing-the-limits week: There are no coincidences. Starting Sunday… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published May 23, 2014

Compaña & Resurrection On the Via Crucis

Published April 11, 2014 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

Today is the last Friday before Palm Sunday and Holy Week. If you’re like a lot of Catholics, you might pray the Stations of the Cross this evening. And if you’re like me, you might get stuck along the way.  During Lent we don’t only attempt to pray the Stations, but ideally we attempt to… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published April 11, 2014

Reflection on the Love of God

Published August 20, 2013 • Written by Henry Cuellar Filed Under: Column

He sees all The Lord Our God, Our Father, sees all things. No matter how much we try to hide from him, and no matter how much we might think we are doing things in secret, he sees all things. Night is not dark enough to hide us away from his loving view. He does… [Read More]

Written by Henry Cuellar • Published August 20, 2013

When to Receive the Anointing of the Sick

Published August 1, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

One of the seven sacraments that is the least talked about is the Anointing of the sick. The Anointing of the sick is especially intended for those who are baptized Catholic and are ill physically and/or emotionally. “It is especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by an illness.” (CCC 1511) The Priest… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published August 1, 2013

No, no, no

Published April 18, 2013 • Written by Chris Williston Filed Under: Blog, Faith, World and News

All week long I’ve been trying to write about Boston, attempting to write some words of sense that are born out of a senseless situation. When sidewalks are awash with blood, an eight year old boy, among others, is dead, and limbs are lying on the ground, there is no sense.  All I have are… [Read More]

Written by Chris Williston • Published April 18, 2013

Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 20 Is Purgatory Real?

Published January 31, 2013 • Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast Filed Under: Beauty of Truth Podcast

Ep 20 – Is Purgatory Real? Questions 1. Is Purgatory Real? (What is Purgatory?) 2 Macc 12:40-45 2. Who goes to purgatory? 1 Cor 3:11-15 Mt 12: 32 3. Is purgatory painful? 1 Pet 1:6-7 Catechetical Moment CCC 1030 All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of… [Read More]

Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast • Published January 31, 2013

The Answer to a Really Good Question (Review: “The Problem of Pain”)

Published November 27, 2012 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Reviews

Christianity is a faith of paradoxes. We are alive now, and then we will die (unless Christ returns before we die), but there is life after death. On Sunday, we officially begin to look upon the Virgin who will give birth to a son. By dying, Christ conquered death. Either this all makes perfect sense,… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published November 27, 2012

they trusted and you rescued them…

Published September 19, 2012 • Written by Lauren Gulde Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Youth

In my complicated life, I find it amusing that God often reminds me of His eternal truths by demonstrating them through my children. As intellectual as I might like to think I am, I have probably learned more about the love of God for his people by watching my children play, learn and live in… [Read More]

Written by Lauren Gulde • Published September 19, 2012

Thoughts are not enough in Tragedy – Pray

Published July 20, 2012 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Faith, World and News

Life is full of many what ifs. Tragedy is something that we never want to experience and never wish it upon anyone. On the evening of July 19, 2012, many people across the country set out to watch the midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises. Many of us have been excited for this release… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published July 20, 2012

Report Card: How I Did This Lent

Published April 12, 2012 • Written by Martina Filed Under: Blog

Now that we are more than halfway through the Easter octave and thoroughly enjoying that He is risen and paid the price for our sins and regained entrance to heaven, I have to ask myself “how did I fare this Lent?” I admit, I did better than most years, handling those spiritual curve balls with… [Read More]

Written by Martina • Published April 12, 2012

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