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Relic of St. Jude coming to Tyler, April 8th

Relic of St. Jude coming to Tyler, April 8th

From September 2023 to May 2024, the arm of Saint Jude Thaddeus, venerated in Rome from ancient times, will be on pilgrimage in the United States, making stops in 100 cities. On April 8, 2024, this relic will be coming to Tyler.  One of the Church’s most beloved...

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Qué Pasa? – March 1, 2024

Qué Pasa? – March 1, 2024

Catechist Seminar: The Department of Faith Formation will host a Catechist Training Seminar on Saturday, March 16 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Longview from 8am-2:30pm. Sessions will be available in English and Spanish and focus on confirmation and discipleship....

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Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation

Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation

In Catholic circles, perhaps no other sacrament raises such a wide variety of interpretations and explanations as the sacrament of confirmation. Sometimes, well-meaning Catholics will say they can’t wait for their child to receive confirmation because then they will...

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Comprender el Sacramento de la Confirmación

Comprender el Sacramento de la Confirmación

En los círculos católicos, quizá ningún otro sacramento suscite una variedad tan amplia de interpretaciones y explicaciones como el Sacramento de la Confirmación. A veces, católicos bienintencionados dicen que no pueden esperar a que su hijo reciba la Confirmación...

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Father, does God keep forgiving the same sin?

Father, does God keep forgiving the same sin?

Yes! Unlike human beings, who get tired of offering forgiveness for the same offense over and over again, God never tires of forgiving, no matter what the sin, no matter how often it has been committed. God is ever faithful. He sent his Son to die for your sins and...

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Padre, ¿Dios sigue perdonando el mismo pecado?

Padre, ¿Dios sigue perdonando el mismo pecado?

¡Sí! A diferencia de los seres humanos, que se cansan de ofrecer perdón por la misma ofensa una y otra vez, Dios nunca se cansa de perdonar, no importa cuál sea el pecado, ni cuántas veces se haya cometido. Dios es siempre fiel. Envió a su Hijo a morir por tus pecados...

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Lent as a Family

Lent as a Family

Many years ago, I was inspired by some friends to do something I had never done … run a race. I fell in love with the idea. But at that point in my life, I was not exercising regularly — and I hate running. Despite my lack of athletic prowess, I decided to register...

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