Wednesday, April 8, 20150114Children are never a "mistake" and no sacrifice is too great for an adult to make so that children can feel their worth, Pope Francis said. During his weekly general audience in a chilly, but sunny St. Peter's Square April 8, the pope continued his series of talks about the family, dedicating a second catechesis to children. He described...
Sunday, April 5, 20150186To enter Christ's empty tomb like the disciples and see that he has risen, Christians today also must "bend down," Pope Francis said in his Easter message.
Monday, March 30, 20150638During Holy Week, an important liturgical celebration occurs that only takes place in the cathedral, but touches many lives in every parish in the diocese. It is, of course, the Chrism Mass at which the holy oils to be used in every parish are consecrated, blessed and distributed.
Friday, March 27, 20150212As we enter into the great days of Holy Week, preparing for the joy of Easter resurrection and newness of life in mind, spirit and body, we need to reflect on the past weeks of Lenten penance and reconciliation. Warmer, brighter, greener days are coming, but do you remember the cold icy weeks of February and early March?
Friday, March 27, 20150325Amid heavenly aromas in the parish hall, catechist Teddy Lindberg spent the early evening on March 18 stirring the pot of homemade Italian Wedding Soup she had prepared for the annual Lenten Soup and Bread Supper at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.
Thursday, March 26, 20150234North Texans joined more than 3,000 Catholics from across the state on March 24 as they rallied in support of Texas bishops advocating for a variety of legislative issues. The rally was part of Texas Catholic Advocacy Day, a day-long event organized by the Texas Catholic Conference intended to mobilize the Catholic community on a number...
Monday, March 23, 20150221At the end of Pope Francis' spontaneity-filled meeting with priests, seminarians and religious in the cathedral of Naples, the vial of dried blood of the city's patron saint appeared to miraculously liquefy.
The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), that rousing and programmatic Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis published on Nov. 24, 2013, is a rather enkindling piece of writing.
