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El obispo Mulvey describe el significado de "sinodalidad" y anuncia la primera fase del proceso sinodal del Papa Francisco, que involucra la participación fiel de todos en la Diócesis de Corpus Christi. Ha pedido a Dorothy y Ray Garza, feligreses de St. Andrew by the Sea Parish, que lleven a cabo esta consulta entre septiembre de 2021 y abril de 2022.

A group gathered at the grotto of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Parish on Aug. 26 to pray the rosary on behalf of those affected by COVID-19 and others, suffering from life-threatening illnesses. 

“PledgeFest 2021”, the annual Fall On-Air fundraiser benefiting 89.5HD KLUX is on the air.  The 5-day event, which launched today, is the primary fundraiser for the local non-commercial station.  Local dignitaries, guests, station personalities and volunteers will be making appeals and manning the phones, taking pledges from listeners during each of the three daily segments during the campaign.  The Fundraiser will conclude at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3.

Conviction, devotion, love, and strength are words that come to mind when thinking of St. Mary Magdalene. Strength is the one word that gives meaning to all the others. To follow Jesus and leave behind her old life was brought about by her conviction that He is the Son of God. Her utter devotion to his mission, which took her through the rugged countryside, demanded the strength of will and character. Of course, her love for the Lord was not just a feeling that we are all familiar with because such feelings can be fleeting. It was a love rooted in sacrifice and service. 

St. James wrote his exhortation around 60–80 A.D. at about the same time that a Greek philosopher, Epictetus, was quoted as saying: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” It’s safe to say, St. James has the same basic principle in mind. If God formed the body this way, He must be trying to tell us something. Indeed, Jesus said on a number of occasions: “He who has ears to hear, ought to hear.”

Esta es la afirmación frecuente del Diacono Marco Anes y su esposa Irene, quienes fueron asignados por el Obispo recientemente a servir en la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de San Juan Madre de la Iglesia, en sus diversos ministerios entre ellos al de los jóvenes y niños. 

Taking inspiration from their patron, St. John Paul II High School has elevated its core teaching with the addition of the “Classically Inspired Curriculum,” a new initiative to introduce young minds with opportunities that inspire deep thinking alongside enhanced learning.

More than sixty years ago, the community’s founder, Father James H. Flanagan, sought a profound and radical expression of union and communion. He believed that forming a society of apostles in prayer, graced friendships, and service could serve as religious family teams more effectively. These SOLT disciples of Jesus through Mary live a Trinitarian communion and now serve as priests, brothers, sisters, consecrated single and married people, and whole families in different areas of the United States, Central America, Mexico, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, China, and Australia.

In our mid-summer weekday Masses, we read a series of parables from the Gospel of St. Matthew. These stories were perfect for summer with their portrayal of Jesus and his disciples by the sea and their images of farmers laboring in their fields.

Bishop Mulvey describes the meaning of “synodality,” and he announces the first phase of Pope Francis’ synodal process, involving faithful participation from all in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. He has asked Dorothy and Ray Garza, parishioners of St. Andrew by the Sea Parish, to carry out this consultation between Sept. 2021 and April 2022.

So much more…this is the tagline for this year’s virtual Celebration of Charity event running from Aug.16-Sept. 13.

More than 200 people enjoyed an evening of praise and worship, uplifting messages, Eucharistic Adoration, procession and benediction at Cole Park on Aug. 3. The event was hosted by Young Catholic Adults (YCA), who partnered with Corpus Christi Right to Life for their first-ever “Night to Adore.” Father Pete Elizardo, the rector of Corpus Christi Cathedral and pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, presided over the event as passerby’s witnessed Catholics, young and old, kneeling in eucharistic adoration. The backdrop of this joyful yet solemn occasion was Corpus Christi Bay.

The recent Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) Regional Assembly began with Mass on July 12. But events before and after were included as part of the assembly. One hundred and eighty SOLTs attended the annual event.

Sister Maria Medina of Merciful Love (Maria de Los Angeles Martinez Medina), from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), passed into eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 7 in Belize City, Belize. She was 35 years old.