by Elizabeth Slaten | Aug 18, 2023 | CET: Living the Faith
In Scripture, Jesus makes a clear connection between baptism and discipleship when he says, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit …” (Mt 28:19-20) This is the mission of the...
by Lindsey McMillan | Feb 10, 2023 | CET: Living the Faith, News
The 2022 recipient of the Bishop Charles E. Herzig Humanitarian Award is Glee Emmite. Named in the memory of the first bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, this award is presented annually to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions within the diocese...
by Susan Fox | Feb 9, 2023 | CET: Living the Faith
In the depths of the abortion holocaust in 1980, a Protestant minister put a sign in front of his Church in Houston: “If you are pregnant and need help, call this number.” The sign promised “immediate and practical help.” That message rocked Texas, and...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Dec 9, 2022 | CET: Living the Faith
We all know someone who has left the Church and chosen to stop practicing the faith they were given in baptism. Whether it’s a friend, child, grandchild, sibling, parent, niece or nephew, it can be a deeply painful thing for someone we love to leave the Church....
by Elizabeth Slaten | Nov 25, 2022 | CET: Living the Faith
“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” St. John Bosco As we get ready to enter into a new liturgical year with the start of Advent, many Christians will strive to take up new habits to help them grow in holiness. One of these...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Oct 7, 2022 | CET: Living the Faith
Each year, the month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. During this month, special emphasis is placed on praying the rosary more frequently. This time of year is a beautiful time to discover or rediscover the power of praying the rosary. As often happens...