The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

The Common Priesthood of the Faithful

The Common Priesthood of the Faithful

by | Feb 28, 2023 | News

The role of priests is a well-established, biblical idea that precedes the advent of the Church.  In the Book of Exodus, for instance, every family had its own priest, with the father taking on the role for his household. In this ancient understanding of...
The Common Priesthood of the Faithful

El sacerdocio común de los fieles

by | Feb 27, 2023 | News

El papel de los sacerdotes es una idea bíblica bien establecida que precede al advenimiento de la Iglesia. En el libro del Éxodo, por ejemplo, cada familia tenía su propio sacerdote, y el padre asumía el papel para su hogar. En esta antigua concepción del sacerdocio,...
Making the Lenten journey more transformative

Making the Lenten journey more transformative

by | Feb 24, 2023 | News

Lent is a penitential season in the Church and a time of interior renewal and transformation. During Lent, the Church calls us to focus more intensely on repentance, conversion, and growing in holiness. It is a time to prepare for the Easter triduum when we recall...
Making the Lenten journey more transformative

Un camino cuaresmal más transformador

by | Feb 24, 2023 | News

La Cuaresma es un tiempo penitencial en la Iglesia y un tiempo de renovación y transformación interior. Durante la Cuaresma, la Iglesia nos llama a centrarnos más intensamente en el arrepentimiento, la conversión y el crecimiento en santidad. Es el momento de...
A Pastoral Reflection for the Eucharistic Revival

A Pastoral Reflection for the Eucharistic Revival

by | Feb 16, 2023 | Bishop, News

As we continue this time of Eucharistic Revival, I have been considering the best ways I can promote reverent reception of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. As your shepherd, I know that the worthy and reverent reception of the Eucharist is...