Parishioners of St. Austin Parish in Austin came up with a proposal for artwork to go on the exterior of their under-construction administrative and school building.

God created each of us as unique, according to his purposes, and gives each of us individual talents.

Reasons why we should consider creating our wills this August.

Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response.

In the first book of Kings, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, “Whatever you ask I shall give you.”

Feast: May 21

Can you imagine the disciples’ emotions as they watched Jesus ascend into heaven?

Ultimately, these outward symbols teach us about more important interior, spiritual realities.

The most profound claim of Christianity is that Jesus died, was sealed in a grave and three days later, was no longer there.

When we see a crucifix, may we be shocked and allow ourselves to contemplate the Paschal Mystery.

Let us take time to reflect on just one passage from the Confessions, as Augustine looked back on his earlier life.

When asked to offer a reflection on perseverance in Lent for this month’s Spirit, I froze. Me? Reflect on perseverance?

When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “I am the light of the world."

Why is the good news of a viral video so easy to share while the Good News of Jesus Christ so difficult?

The words of the prophet Joel to the people of Israel more than 400 years before the birth of Christ are still applicable for us today:

The feast of the Holy Family is appropriately placed on the liturgical calendar linking the Incarnation of Jesus to the human family who loved and taught him.

Today we will combine Lectio Divina and Visio Divina by starting with Scripture and then turning it into art.

Maria Frances Cabrini was the youngest of 13 children born in 1850 in a small village.

Teresa was ultimately guided by her literal burning love for God, and she paved her own way.

I say that I believe in God, but then I don’t always live the way I should live as a disciple of Jesus.

Have you ever been asked why we, as Catholics, place so much emphasis on praying for the dead?

Synod on Synodality moves into final phase

Bishop Joe Vásquez blessed the new sanctuary of Santa Barbara Parish in Austin on June 17.

Art plays an integral role in the architecture at Emmaus Catholic Church and reminds us that art and architecture enhances worship in sacred spaces.

As early as 1730, Catholic worship was present in what became the Diocese of Austin more than 200 years later.