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An Open Letter to Catholics For Choice

Published July 10, 2013 • Written by Jason Elizondo Filed Under: World and News

Yesterday Catholics For Choice ran the following full page ad in the Austin American-Statesman. That led me to post the following comment on the Catholics For Choice Facebook page. It is very interesting that “Christ humbled himself becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8)” yet this group of so called “Catholics”… [Read More]

Written by Jason Elizondo • Published July 10, 2013

SB5: A Moment in Texas Legislative History

Published June 27, 2013 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

The night of Tuesday, June 25 was one crazy and unsettling night for many Texans. A sea of pro-choice persons clad in orange shirts with speckles of pro-life blue shirts thrown in here and there had been present in the Texas Capitol building in downtown Austin for nearly 13 hours. And the chaotic nature of… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published June 27, 2013

2013 Catholic Advocacy Day

Published April 7, 2013 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

Catholic Faith in Action On Tuesday, April 9, Catholic faithful from across the great state of Texas gather together at the Texas State Capitol to celebrate Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day. Legislative Advocacy Days are an opportunity for Catholics to participate in the political process by voicing the concerns of the Texas Bishops, which… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published April 7, 2013

WANTED Concerned Catholic Voters: Inquire Within

Published March 19, 2013 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: World and News

One of the most attractive virtues of the church is our conviction to keep the word of Christ alive and relevant to our issues today. One of the most controversial virtues of the church is our conviction to keep the word of Christ alive and relevant to our issues today. Brace yourselves Catholics of Austin,… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published March 19, 2013

Dear Representative Dawnna Dukes…

Published March 16, 2012 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

Dear Representative Dawnna Dukes: I am sorry that you believe that the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Austin is picking on you. I am sorry you believe that you have been given a scarlet letter by the Church. And I’m sorry that you think that it’s unfair that your request to speak at an… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published March 16, 2012

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