The Texas Catholic Herald

December 10, 2019

Advent is prime time for reconciliation

From Huntsville to Nassau Bay, parishes are opening their doors for special hours for the Catholic faithful to encounter Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of Penance, also known as reconciliation or confession.

December 10, 2019

Filipino 'Simbang Gabi' tradition continues Dec. 13

On Dec. 13, some of the 50,000 Filipino Catholics in the Archdiocese will begin celebrating Simbang Gabi, a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition that consists of a novena of Masses held in anticipation of the Nativity and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.

December 10, 2019

BLEVINS: Gathering at the table to be family in Christ

Fall is the season of cooler temperatures, cravings for comfort foods — pumpkin spice lattes and baked goodies — shopping and preparations for all the upcoming holiday gatherings.

December 10, 2019

ROMAN-PAVAJEAU: Advent, a time for reconciliation in the family

We are in one of the most amazing seasons of the year: Advent! I can’t believe Christmas is almost here again.

December 10, 2019

MILLARE: Advent is a time of preparation, participation in the Liturgy

“Prepare ye the way of the Lord!” (Mark 1:3). Life is full of beautiful moments, which come to fruition after serious and conscious preparation: the moment when a groom sees his beautiful bride for the first time on the day of their wedding, a festive meal with family and friends during a holiday, or an inspiring commencement speech.

December 1, 2019

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November 26, 2019

Advent is the ‘joy of waiting’ before Christmas

With Advent arriving on Sunday, Dec. 1, faith leaders in the Archdiocese continue preparations for a season with the “joy of waiting,” as Pope Francis has called the Advent season.

November 26, 2019

Facilities Connect program prepares parishes for maintaining new and aging churches

Preparing for winter or summer storms or continual maintenance of aging churches, parishes have their hands full with the upkeep of their spiritual homes.

November 26, 2019

Year-long Guadalupe preparations reach height at Dec. 8 event

While the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Dec. 12, thousands of devoted members spend the entire year practicing dances in her and her Son’s honor, sewing costumes, praying Rosaries and raising funds as part of the Asociación Guadalupana.

November 26, 2019

Retirement Fund for Religious collection set for Dec. 7, 8

The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held Dec. 7 to 8 in parishes of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO), and proceeds help hundreds of U.S. religious communities to care for aging members. Some 30,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests benefit.