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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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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May
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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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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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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May
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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Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 47 – March Madness, Bracketology and Double Feedback!
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Double Feedback this week!
- Feedback from Facebook – Corinne Kelley
- I am an emerging media and communications major at the University of Texas at Dallas and just want to say thanks for using the new media for the new eveangicalization!
- I am an emerging media and communications major at the University of Texas at Dallas and just want to say thanks for using the new media for the new eveangicalization!
- Petra Balkema (friends with Sean McCarney) also commented on Austin Catholic New Media’s post.
- Petra wrote: “Hi guys and girl! Been meaning to leave you feedback, but after a very sad ‘is anybody listening’ question I decided the moment has come; so yes, I am listening, since episode 4. Almost stopped after episode 7 (lordy, Americans really think they rule the world), but then decided that it’s interesting to hear different opinions. And still happily listening. Obviously not everything is completely interesting to me, not being from ‘the area’ (:)), but even that segment is interesting, because I get to hear what you are doing. Keep it up!”
- http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2011/04/two-guys-a-girl-and-a-catholic-podcast-episode-7-can-you-image-what-its-like-to-sleep-with-a-chicken/
- Episode 7 in case you are wondering what in the world we were talking about
- Episode 7 in case you are wondering what in the world we were talking about
- http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2011/04/two-guys-a-girl-and-a-catholic-podcast-episode-7-can-you-image-what-its-like-to-sleep-with-a-chicken/
- Petra wrote: “Hi guys and girl! Been meaning to leave you feedback, but after a very sad ‘is anybody listening’ question I decided the moment has come; so yes, I am listening, since episode 4. Almost stopped after episode 7 (lordy, Americans really think they rule the world), but then decided that it’s interesting to hear different opinions. And still happily listening. Obviously not everything is completely interesting to me, not being from ‘the area’ (:)), but even that segment is interesting, because I get to hear what you are doing. Keep it up!”
Current Events:
- March Madness and Bracketology
- Gas prices are on the rise ($3.81/gallon national average)… Chris is on the bus
- What would gas prices have to reach in order to substantially affect your lifestyle or habits?
- SXSW – ACNM Meetup
Church News:
- The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will host a Benefit Luncheon March 22 at the historic Driskill in downtown Austin. The Dominican Sisters are currently teaching in three schools in the Austin Diocese. They invite the public to come and learn more about their community and its contribution to Catholic education in our country. For more information or to register, please call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at (512) 949-2436 or visit www.sistersofmary.org/austinbenefit.
- Sarah’s Hope is a free spiritual support group through the Vitae Clinic in Austin for couples struggling to conceive or have had a pregnancy loss. They will be hosting their first retreat on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schoenstatt Shrine in west Austin (225 Addie Roy Road, Austin, TX) at the Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise Retreat.
- The retreat will feature discussion on topics related to Catholic fertility issues as well as the opportunity for reconciliation and a Healing Mass with Fr. Charlie Garza from Santa Cruz Parish in Buda. A Prayer Team will be praying for the retreatants throughout the day at Eucharistic Adoration. If you are interested in being on the Prayer Team, or for more info: e-mail SarahsHopeAustin@gmail.com or call (512) 736-7334 to register for the retreat. A $30 donation is suggested to attend, and lunch will be provided.
- Monday March 26th is the Annunciation of our Lord, which is not a Holy day of Obligation this year, but if you have done the Total Consecration To Jesus Through Mary you are invited to for the first time or renew “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary.” Rosary and Mass will be offered on March 26 at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin at 6 p.m. ( with Msgr. Mike Sis), Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Martindale at 6:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Parish in Buda at 6:30 p.m. (with Msgr. Joseph Deane), and St. William Parish in Round Rock at 6:15 p.m. (with Fr. Jonathan Raia). Visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org for more information.
- Vatican Official Says There Is Great Need to Catechize Catholics
Wildcard:
- SXSW Fashion official or not…
- Encyclopaedia Britannica to end print editions
- “Poolmaggedon” is upon us
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