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Sunday, November 25, 2018

What The Feast Of Christ the King Means Today

What The Feast Of Christ the King Means Today: Also known as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, this feast was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI in response to the growing secularism in the West and in the context of the unresolved Roman Question. With great clarity and depth, the Holy See articulated how he hoped the …

Friday, November 2, 2018

Angels & Dragons XVI: St. Michael & the Feast of All Souls - ATX Catholic

Angels & Dragons XVI: St. Michael & the Feast of All Souls - ATX Catholic: What happens when we die?  And what does the Archangel Michael have to do with our life after death? The Catholic Church teaches through the mass prayers, Her prayers for the dying, and through the lives of the saints that St. Michael has been given a very important role both during and after our death.... [Read More]

Friday, September 28, 2018

Thank God Ahead of Time: A Lesson from Solanus Casey

Thank God Ahead of Time: A Lesson from Solanus Casey: “Thank God ahead of time, right?” My friend Michael said this to me as we were entering (for the first time) a house that my husband and I were looking at to possibly purchase. ‘What an interesting expression,’ I thought to myself. I didn’t think much more about what he said because I was too …

Thursday, August 16, 2018

To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking

To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking: In Al-Anon, I heard an acronym that spelled the word “think.” Each letter represented some aspect of courtesy that must be fulfilled before speaking. T was, “Is it thoughtful?” H represented “honest,” while I was “intelligent.” N meant “necessary,” and K was “kind.” It’s a perfect way to pause before we speak, because we can …

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Pope Francis: Faith is measured by one's treatment of the poor

Pope Francis: Faith is measured by one's treatment of the poor: The love with which individuals and communities treat the poor, the weak, and the hungry, is the best measure of faith, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.

Sunday, July 15, 2018

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, Pope Francis says

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, Pope Francis says: By virtue of their Baptism, every Catholic is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ – a mission which cannot be separated from the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said Sunday.

Priest says new degree in Church administration builds servant-leaders

Priest says new degree in Church administration builds servant-leaders: Seminaries will train priests in theology and philosophy, but how does priestly formation in the U.S. handle the business side of parishes?

Sunday, April 22, 2018

They were going to get married. Now he's a priest and she's a sister

They were going to get married. Now he's a priest and she's a sister: Before discovering their vocations, Fr. Javier Olivera and Sister Marie de la Sagesse were engaged and planning their wedding. God had other plans.

These photos of a dying nun went viral – and here's why

These photos of a dying nun went viral – and here's why: Pictures of a young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have erupted on social media, with thousands sharing the images and heartfelt prayers.

There's no 'maybe' when answering the Lord's call, pope says

There's no 'maybe' when answering the Lord's call, pope says: Speaking in the southern Italian town of Alessano on Friday, Pope Francis said that we should be on fire for our faith, combining prayer and action after the example of the Italian bishop Tonino Bello.

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Angels & Dragons VIII: St. Gemma Galgani Relic - ATX Catholic

Angels & Dragons VIII: St. Gemma Galgani Relic - ATX Catholic: A fierce female dragon slayer! St. Gemma Galgani died at the young age of 25 on April 11, 1903 (Feast Day), but she lived an extraordinary life. She wanted to be a Passionist religious nun but was not accepted due to her health so she joined the lay Passionist association and took private vows as... [Read More]

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Angels & Dragons VII: Transferences - ATX Catholic

Angels & Dragons VII: Transferences - ATX Catholic: In the heat of the spiritual battle there is a lot clashing of swords, shields, spears, and other armor in the fight between St. Michael and his angels defending us against the dragon and his angels. (Rev. 12:7) Sometimes the good guys get wounded in the tussle and scuffle. Concerning deliverance prayers, the good news... [Read More]