Dominican Sisters and The American Bible Challenge
As you might be aware of the Dominican Sisters of Mary have been contestants on this season’s “The American Bible Challenge” and will be appearing in the final at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT Thursday, May 23 on The Game Show Network. We had the opportunity to ask Sr. Maria Suso some questions about...
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Fighting for LIFE on Facebook
We’re touted as the pro-life generation. I have no doubt of that, but how are we still losing to a popular culture of death? Let me give you some background information. I attended a Christian university in Texas with deep roots to Baptist traditions. Last week, I was on Facebook...
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May
2013
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Faith is Love in Action
Praise the Lord, I’ve survived yet another year of college! It wasn’t pretty. There was a lot of caffeine and a lot of hair pulling and a lot of wanting to drop out of school, but by the grace of God I survived. Unfortunately, this means that I am getting...
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May
2013
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Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 95: Revolution in Austin
Episode 95 Feedback: From The Bartlett Here is a possible topic to discuss. Competition – is it a virtue or a vice? If Jesus lead a sports league, would all the kids get trophies? What about in the free market, many demonize the free market and a key catalyst in...
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May
2013
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The Continued Misadventures of a Catholic Politcal Advocate
Today I got another lesson in political advocacy. You might recall- Wanted Concerned Catholic Voters Mr Henrichson Went to the Capitol About a month ago I was blessed with the opportunity to represent my fellow Catholics in front of the staff of Eddie Rodriguez. You may also recall that, that...
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2013
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The Best Me
Last week marked the premature end of an all-too-short era in the Williston house when, after a remarkable temper tantrum by my son, Lincoln, we decided to sell the Wii and Xbox on Craigslist. It all started, as most family crises do, with a father/son matchup in Mario Super Sluggers,...
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2013
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Confession and Pentecost; Grace and Power
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. -Proverbs 3:5-6 This verse is not like Confession; this verse is Confession. Four things happen. I entrust myself to God...
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May
2013
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Ten Beautiful Books For Summer Reading {for all ages}
This isn’t a list of THE ten books you should read, but just ten of the thousands of books you should read. I do not dare suggest that I know everything about literature. But I do know that: 1. My life has been changed by the books I’ve read 2....
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May
2013
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Meditations on Mama Mary (Review: “The World’s First Love”)
Oh, May: the month of flowers, of the fullness of spring, of mothers, and especially of the Blessed Mother, Mary, the Mother of God. I must confess that I didn’t quite realize the convergence of these annual symbols when I selected my next book for this column; the Holy Spirit...
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2013
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Growth in Sober Consideration
“As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts are above your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9) There often seems to be a subliminal attitude, which originates in Protestant circles but pervades many Catholic parishes. Because Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection have...
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May
2013
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Don’t Call Me Crazy: A Christian Response to the Stigma of Mental Illness
“That’s so crazy!” “You must be crazy…” ‘Crazy’ is a word we hear thrown around often in our culture. We even have multiple variations now, with ‘craziness’, ‘crazy sauce’ and ‘cray cray’ floating around online and in person. I myself am guilty of using this word flippantly to describe anything...
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May
2013
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Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 94: Mother’s Day Special
Episode 94 Current Events: Mother’s Day is coming! Church News: With Marie Seale at 9:00pm – THRiVE! Youth Event is coming to College Station and Austin Jason Evert will speak on Romance Without Regret for free, for students in 7th to 12th Grades. Friday, May 17, 6:30-10:00 p.m. at...
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2013
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The Author
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Current Events:
- Linsanity sweeps the nation
- Jeremy Lin rocks the Christian Rap and Worship Music
- Is Lin the Tebow 2.0 for the NBA? Obviously he’s performing, but do you think that the NBA and NFL are loving these stories of Christian players because it helps clean up the public perception of the league?
- We’re all about the new evangelization, do you think these high profile Christian stories make sharing the faith easier?
- Payroll tax extension agreement
- Preparation for Lent?
Church News:
- February 20 begins the 33 days of preparatory prayers for “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” that continue until March 24. Each day of prayer, representing one year in the life of Christ, is to be done privately in our own homes using the consecration preparation books (contact local Legion of Mary for a book). After these 33 days of prayers, all are invited to make or renew their consecration at Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. On March 26, rosary and Mass will be offered at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin at 6 p.m. (Msgr. Mike Sis will preside), Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Martindale at 6:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Parish in Buda at 6:30 p.m. (Msgr. Joseph Deane will preside), and St. William Parish in Round Rock at 6:15 p.m. (Father Jonathan Raia will preside). For a book or for more information, visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org
- Austin 40 Days For Live Promo -
- 40 Days for Life Austin Kick-Off Rally
- Time: February 21 · 7:00pm – 7:45pm
- Location: Planned Parenthood, 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX
- Facebook Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145430072159883
- Please RSVP
- Ash Wednesday – Keep them on or wipe them off. Morning, afternoon or evening?
Wildcard:
- School tells mom lunch is unacceptable
- TCU taking over A&M’s Thanksgiving spot against UT
- iPad Announcement March 7
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