by Deacon Keith Fournier | Feb 20, 2023 | CET: Commentary
On Ash Wednesday, bishops, priests and deacons around the world administer the ashes to the faithful who come forward to identify themselves as pilgrims on the 40-day journey of repentance and conversion called “Lent”. The word is derived from an old English term...
by Deacon Keith Fournier | Jan 23, 2023 | CET: Commentary
“Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral...
by Lindsey McMillan | May 27, 2022 | CET: Commentary
The ACTS community is a flourishing one in the Diocese of Tyler. The movement began when parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma, TX worked with the Archdiocese of San Antonio in an effort to expand and build upon the popular Cursillo Retreats. The first...
by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland | Nov 16, 2021 | CET: Commentary, CET: Living the Faith
As you know, the last Sunday of the liturgical year is the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. This beautiful feast reminds us that Jesus Christ is King not just for one liturgical celebration each year but every day of our lives. We are living through...
by Pete Weisenberger | Oct 29, 2021 | CET: Commentary
And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ – Matthew 25:40 Servant of God CH (CAPT) Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun was laid to rest at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Aug 26, 2021 | CET: Commentary, CET: Living the Faith
St. Augustine of Hippo has been an influential figure in my life for many years. The best way I can describe the role Augustine plays in my life is to say he’s like a favorite uncle that shows up and takes care of things just when I need him. When I wanted to...
