Teens from across the diocese gather for annual conference
The Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) brought more than 1,8...
Spiritus
Inside This Issue | April 2023
Spend some quality time with God
God wants to speak to us – all we need is to pause and listen.
Historic chapels are hidden gems in the diocese
The Diocese of Austin is full of historic chapels with long histories
Women’s Counterpart to Knights of Columbus Initiates Works of Mercy in Waco
Columbiettes Waco Auxiliary coordinate many projects that serve the community
I’m in a rut at work
Work has lost its luster, and I feel like I’m “quietly quitting.” How can I get my spark back?
Young children and the Good Shepherd
As a young mother, I often worried about how to teach my children the faith in addition to attending Mass.
Bishop Vásquez Dedicates First Church Built with Encountering Christ Gifts
St. Joseph Parish’s new church in Manor is an answer to 25 years of parishioners’ prayers and the result of the generosity and dedication of the entire Diocese of Austin.
How could I have been so wrong in what God was calling me to do?
There are a few things to keep in mind when discerning God’s will.
The beauty of the faith in one night
The Catholic faith is rich with tradition which culminates in a Mass known as the Easter Vigil.
St. Zita was a diligent and faithful servant
This young servant had a deep faith and experienced miracles which allowed her to feed the poor
Continuing to put faith first this Easter season
The Easter season is a perfect time to revisit how we can prioritize faith in the life of our family.
The Eucharist and Adult Faith
The GDC indicates that adults “have a right and a duty to bring to maturity the seed of faith sown in them by God.”
Santa Teresa parishioner receives social justice award
“Angelita truly epitomizes the ideals of what it means to dedicate one’s life to the promotion of social justice and the dignity of every human life.”
St. Thomas Aquinas in College Station welcomes pilgrims
St. Thomas Aquinas in College Station is one of the five parish pilgrimage sites to obtain a plenary indulgence in celebration of the diocese's 75th anniversary
Mercy and forgiveness with Father Joe
Q: Is it a sin to have an evil thought, such as, “I hope karma gets that person and they suffer”?
Love and sacrifice
An Easter dessert to celebrate new life
The gift of grace flows in a sacramental marriage
As Cait and I exchanged our wedding vows, her father lay dying from pancreatic cancer back in her family home.
Celebrating Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection This Easter
There's much more to Easter than egg hunts and candy – like walking with Christ to the cross.
From bread and wine to Body and Blood
The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understan...
He says: I feel like our marriage is falling apart.
By exchanging marital vows, a couple creates an unbreakable, lifelong bond.
How can families practice the works of mercy? - Give drink to the thirsty
Especially with young children, hands-on charitable work can be daunting, but not impossible.
Even in the sadness of death, we must remember resurrection is coming
The greatest light is seen at the end of Christ's Passion
St. Marie of the Incarnation
St. Marie of the Incarnation always trusted in the providence of God, despite all obstacles.
Real-lationships 101
In a world of TikTok, Snapchat and DMs, what does a healthy relationship look like in 2023?
Despite a year of changes, protection remains a priority for EIM Office
The EIM Office helps all diocese personnel keep those they serve safe from harm