Author: Allen Hébert
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Pope Calls for Renewed Pastoral Focus on the Family
Pope Francis recently called for an Extraordinary Synod in October 2014 (which is lightning speed in Vatican terms) to discuss the pastoral care of the Family. The Spirit is moving and is calling many within the Church, even at the highest levels to address the needs of the family. As Blessed John Paul II stated,…
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A Light in the Darkness
“The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen” Matt 4:16. Yesterday we celebrated the birth of the Light of the World, what joy we should feel that God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son to…
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Let the Children come, Overcoming Challenges at Church
Pope Francis recently said that “Children’s tears are the best sermon” and he encouraged parents to bring their children to mass even though they may cause a disruption from time to time. I agree with the Pope completely, too often parents stop bringing their children or stop coming to Church all together due to ugly…
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Raising Saints, Missionaries, and Martyrs
Your Holy Family The purpose of this article is to provide some guidance, encouragement, and practical advice on how to live out the Gospel within your family. The Gospel message is consistent and can be applied not only to individual lives, but to family life as well. Our families should reflect the love of God in…
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A Family that Plays Together…
In May of 2011, we hosted a parish dance at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock, TX featuring L’Angelus. L’Angelus is a family band that has Cajun and Irish roots. The musicians are the Rees family’s four oldest children: Katie, 28; Paige, 27; John, 24; and Steve, 23 In addition to the 4 oldest, the Rees family has…
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October 2013 Family Fun Day
We are happy to announce the October Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday October 20th, with a companion Teen Shenanigans event on the evening of Saturday the 19th. Both events will take place at the Onion Creek Ranch (400 East Bartlett, Buda, TX 78610). RSVP for the Family Fun Day Our Topic this…
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September 2013
Our Topic this week: Honor Thy Father and Mother The fourth commandment is one that all of us are familiar with, but there is more. Fr. Nathan will draw upon the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas to take us deeper into the meaning of this commandment. He will also provide practical advice on how we…
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Educational Resources
Reading Materials Familiaris Consortio – St. John Paul II Letter to Families – St. John Paul II Catholic Conferences/Retreats Fullness of Truth (various times and locations) Mid-West Catholic Family Conference (first weekend in August – Wichita, KS) Catholic Familyland – Family Fests – Steubenville, Ohio (Summer) Community of St. John Family Retreat – Buda, TX…
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The Loss of Fertility
March 15, 2009 12:20 As many of you are aware, due to the complications during this most recent pregnancy, Denae’s uterus was removed shortly after our son Joseph Anthony was delivered. The reality of this loss of fertility has not fully set in just yet. For many years we have been blessed with abundant fertility.…