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
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
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. 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
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
We can Help Plant the Seeds for Future Vocations Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2023 There are three things you can do to help encourage vocations: pray, join, and observe and encourage. Read More
St. Boniface Knew Early on He Wanted to be a Missionary Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2023 St. Boniface knew he wanted to be a missionary when he was only five years old. Read More
What causes heaven to celebrate? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jun 1, 2023 You can tell a lot about someone by examining what or who they celebrate. Read More
Women in the Bible Theology 101 Jun 1, 2023 Gone was freedom beyond the walls, gone indeed from Israel. When I, Deborah, arose, when I arose, a mother of Israel. – Jgs 5:7 Read More
Longtime Caregiver Moves on to Take Care of Herself Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2023 Mary House Catholic Worker of Austin founder Lynn Goodman-Strauss retires after 32 years of service. Read More
Sacred Heart in Waco Welcomes Pilgrims Faith in Central Texas Jun 1, 2023 Sacred Heart Parish in Waco is one of the five designated pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Austin. Read More
Staying on the path to holiness Spiritual Fitness Jun 1, 2023 Everyone handles their challenges in different ways. Read More
Spiritual Direction: Helping Others Discern God’s Voice Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2023 Spiritual direction helps us develop a closer relationship with God and better discern his movements in our lives. Read More