Praying Psalm 23 Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2023 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. Read More
Why doesn’t everyone have faith in God? Ask Father Mike Nov 1, 2023 Why do some people have faith and others don’t? What if I personally don’t feel like I have faith? Read More
Be your best self Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Nov 1, 2023 I’ll never forget the conversation where my dad revealed to me the difference between a nice guy and a good man. Read More
Mother Cabrini: First American citizen to be canonized Living Our Faith Nov 1, 2023 Maria Frances Cabrini was the youngest of 13 children born in 1850 in a small village. Read More
St. Margaret of Scotland Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2023 St. Margaret of Scotland was renowned for her care for the poor and marginalized. Read More
Love and loyalty run through the Book of Ruth Theology 101 Nov 1, 2023 The Book of Ruth paints a beautiful portrait of female friendship and support. Read More
Why do we pray for the dead? Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2023 Have you ever been asked why we, as Catholics, place so much emphasis on praying for the dead? Read More
St. Teresa of Ávila Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2023 Teresa was ultimately guided by her literal burning love for God, and she paved her own way. Read More
Don’t sell angels short! Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Oct 1, 2023 Clearly, our culture is fascinated with the spiritual realm and the beings that inhabit it. Read More
When we feel like hypocrites and phonies Ask Father Mike Oct 1, 2023 I say that I believe in God, but then I don’t always live the way I should live as a disciple of Jesus. Read More
The strength of the four matriarchs Theology 101 Oct 1, 2023 The children of these four women would lead to the formation of the 12 tribes of Israel. Read More
Before you go to ‘communion’ at another church ... Ask Father Mike Sep 1, 2023 I recently received communion in a non-Catholic church. Did I do something wrong? Read More
Find the power of Pentecost like St. Peter Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Sep 1, 2023 There’s something about Peter’s journey of faith and transformation that deeply resonates with me. Read More
New sanctuary blessed for Santa Barbara, Austin Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2023 Bishop Joe Vásquez blessed the new sanctuary of Santa Barbara Parish in Austin on June 17. Read More
St. Raphael the Archangel Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2023 Sept. 29 is the feast of the archangel Raphael. His name means “God has healed.” Read More
Staying on the path to holiness Spiritual Fitness Sep 1, 2023 Being humble means forsaking our egos by putting others before us. It means putting God’s will for our lives above our own. Read More
One Body: Synod on Synodality moves into final phase Special Report Sep 1, 2023 Synod on Synodality moves into final phase Read More
Esther Theology 101 Sep 1, 2023 Although the story of Esther is full of numerous twists and turns, the spiritual points are clear. Read More
Catholics came to the Diocese of Austin more than 200 years before its founding Our Faith Through the Years Jul 1, 2023 As early as 1730, Catholic worship was present in what became the Diocese of Austin more than 200 years later. Read More
Why do I still feel badly about my sins after I’ve confessed? Ask Father Mike Jul 1, 2023 I’ve been to confession, and I know that God has forgiven my sins. But I still feel badly about them. What should I do? Read More
Judith Theology 101 Jul 1, 2023 Judith's story is yet another example of God delivering the Jewish people from harm by using the least likely of people. Read More
The Road to Emmaus Faith Through Art Jul 1, 2023 Art plays an integral role in the architecture at Emmaus Catholic Church and reminds us that art and architecture enhances worship in sacred spaces. Read More
Bl. Andrew the Catechist Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2023 Andrew of Phú Yên, Vietnam, became a student of Alexandre de Rhodes, a French Jesuit missionary, at the insistence of his mother. Read More
Ask God to show you the “logs” in your life Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jul 1, 2023 Ask the Lord to show you the logs in your life and, if you’re tempted to focus on someone else’s speck, just give them to Jesus instead. Read More
St. Helena of Constantinople Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2023 The mother of Constantine the Great had humble beginnings, but rose to great importance in Christian history. Read More