Catholic East Texas

The Magazine of the Diocese of Tyler
2024 Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

2024 Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

All couples in the Diocese of Tyler who are celebrating an anniversary that ends in 0 or 5 or 50 or more years of marriage in the year 2024 are cordially invited to attend the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The Mass will begin at...

Prayer and Discernment: The Key Components of Responsible Parenthood

Prayer and Discernment: The Key Components of Responsible Parenthood

By Deanna Johnston – If Natural Family Planning is correctly understood as “fertility awareness plus discernment” what we are really saying is that NFP is an opportunity to live the truth of the sacrament of marriage. We can see in its fullness, the genius of God’s design. As we promote NFP methods we affirm that fertility is not a disease but a tremendous gift and responsibility. The capacity to co-create with God is incredible, and it requires a sense of “awe” at what we are opening ourselves to in the marital act, namely the possibility of life.

Temperance for Kids

Temperance for Kids

Have you ever eaten too much food and felt bad afterwards? Or have you felt really angry and acted out by yelling or throwing a fit? Sometimes people struggle with controlling what they do and how they feel. The virtue of temperance is about practicing self-control....

Fortitude for Kids

Fortitude for Kids

What is Fortitude? If you have ever watched a football game you know that the goal of the game is for your team to get the ball across your goal line, a touchdown. You also know that the person who is running with the football has many players from the other team...

Justice for Kids

Justice for Kids

Have you ever owed someone something? If you have, this means you have an obligation or responsibility to repay him or give him his due. Did you also know that you have a responsibility to give God and others their due? Yes, you owe God and others something. I’m not...

Prudence for Kids

Prudence for Kids

Prudence is a virtue that helps you think through things and act in ways that are right, good, and pleasing to God. God gives us free will so we can choose to do what is good. Prudence tells us what is good, when to do it, and how to do it. Prudence helps you to know...

Teach Your Children About the Saints

Teach Your Children About the Saints

By Elizabeth Slaten – The saints have much to teach us, but we must know them first. Maria has become my life long friend because my mom introduced me to her story as a child. The saints want to be the lifelong companions of your children as well. As a parent, you are invited to introduce your children to the saints that will walk with them throughout their lives.

What Do I Do with My Hands?

What Do I Do with My Hands?

Ever been at a formal social event and found yourself wondering, “What do I do with my hands?” If not, count your blessings. A lot of people have this experience of feeling tremendously awkward in a social setting, simply for not knowing what to do with their hands....