The Mystery of Parenthood
Fifteen years ago at St. Mary’s in College Station, I walked down the stairs with my then 3 year old son. What happened on those stairs opened my eyes and subsequently my wife’s eyes to the fact that parenthood does more for the parents than it ever does for the...
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5 Secrets of a Happy Summer at Home
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Central Texas is amazing place to live. I’ve been here for 10 years and never desire to live elsewhere… unless of course it’s summertime…..when (as a visiting friend once described to me)...
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What Did the Pope Just Say?
Hold your horses, Huffington Post.The Pope did not just change the doctrine of the Catholic church. Protestants… take a deep breath before you point fingers and claim that Catholics believe you have to work your way into heaven and that Pope Francis just said so. Are we calmed down? Good....
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Open Letter to Graduating High School Seniors
I’ve spent the last 4 years as a catechist to high school seniors. Before that I spent 4 years with confirmation classes and middle school students, but focusing on sending students out to college and beyond high school has been some of my most fruitful experiences. I would like to...
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Mary’s “Lectio on Life”
In her Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), Mary says, “He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.” That line used to bother me. It sounds mean. I have often asked Our Lady what she meant by it exactly. I love the way she answered. Some years...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Author
Maria Salazar
El 1º de Junio se estrena “For Greater Glory” en cines de Estados Unidos. La película, también llamada “Cristiada” ya lleva semanas en los cines de México. Se trata de una etapa trágica (1926-1929) en la historia de México cuando el gobierno prohibió la fe Católica. Esta etapa, conicida como La Guerra Cristera, fue en un tiempo cuando el gobierno, bajo un presidente ateo, perseguía a la Iglesia Católicay al pueblo de México por su religión.
El elenco incluye artistas como Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, Peter O’Toole, Eduardo Verastegui, Karyme Lozano, y Rubén Blades. Fue producida en México en el estado de Durango. Es dirigida por Dean Wright que tiene proyectos anteriores como “Titanic” y “Lord of The Rings”.
Gracias a Dios, nosotros si podemos ir a la iglesia y no somos asesinados o asaltados por nuestra fe. Pero, conocer historias como esta nos ayudan a que no se repita una terrible tragedia. Nadie desea pelear o morir por su fe, pero me imagino que si llegara el día que nos digan que no podemos ir a la iglesia o adorar a Dios o que asesinen a nuestros pastores, muchos tendrían el gran valor de tomar pie para luchar y defender.
En partes del mundo como el Medio Oriente todavía persiguen a los cristianos y en el día presente hemos visto ataques a la libertades religiosas aquí mismo en Estados Unidos. Así es que, creo que llega esta película en un momento muy relevante. Es importante conocer esta historia por lo que se puede aprender y para poder apreciar lo que hicieron muchos mártires para cambiar la historia de México. Búsquenla en un cine cercano y no se pierdan la oportunidad de verla.
