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\u201cThe first rule is simply this; live this life and do whatever is done, in a spirit of thanksgiving. Abandon attempts to achieve security, they are futile; give up the search for wealth, it is demeaning; quit the search for salvation, it is selfish; and come to comfortable rest in the certainty that those who participate in this life with an attitude of thanksgiving will receive its full promise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Always We Begin Again<\/em>, John McQuiston<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Thanksgiving Holiday presents the perfect opportunity to take stock of every blessing we’ve received from our great God and Savior Jesus Christ and start fresh on the path of holiness. That’s why I’ve returned to writing for ATX Catholic – to forge ahead, together, in living and writing about a life filled to the brim with gratitude. I believe, as firmly as ever, in this website’s mission, “bringing the good news of Jesus Christ into the world through engaging new and social media.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years ago, I used to blog here during a very different time in my life, our world, and the Church. Since then, this site has sadly fallen into disuse. I’ve experienced many life changes in the intervening years, and I’m sure you all have as well. But through it all, God the Father remains my hope, God the Son my refuge, and God the Holy Spirit my shelter – all glory, honor, and praise to the Holy Trinity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undoubtedly, this opening post is a gamble. I’m not even sure this website is still monitored or active in any meaningful capacity. But I’ve found that good things happen for those who are willing to walk in faith and take risks. I simply stumbled on an old WordPress account and decided to login – what happens next is up to the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s see if God wills this door to open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If so, I hope you, and whoever maintains this website, will join me in dusting off and renovating this online space to become a community of mutual support and friendship between Catholic and Orthodox Christians in the greater Austin area, operated in accordance with the beautiful spirituality and guidelines set forth for us by our father among the saints, Benedict of Nursia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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