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Why Do We Celebrate a Chair?
As we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle on February 22nd, many may ask, why are we celebrating a chair? Certainly this feast in the liturgical calendar of celebrations in our Catholic faith is about much more than a piece of furniture. But at...
Faith Formation Office Holds Catechist Training in Center
The Faith Formation Office of the St. Philip Institute held a Catechist Training Seminar St. Therese of Lisieux in Center, TX on February 19th. Forty catechists from the Southeast Deanery participated. Teresa Ramirez giving the Spanish presentation. Catechesis learned...
Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?
Why do we need a Tribunal? The Tribunal is the Church’s court with expertise on judging the validity or authenticity of a marriage. The Tribunal process is important because “What God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). But, how do we know...
¿Por qué el Sacramento del Matrimonio es esencial para la pareja?
¿Por qué el Sacramento del Matrimonio es esencial para la pareja? ¿Y por qué es éste tan importante y necesario para las personas que viven en una unión meramente civil o en cohabitación? Estas son dos preguntas importantes que podemos abordar, para hacerlo...
Diocese Celebrates World Marriage Day with Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Diocese of Tyler celebrated World Marriage Day with a Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, February 12th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. All couples in the diocese celebrating 5th, 15th, 25th, 40th, or 50th+ wedding...
Why Does the Sacrament of Marriage Matter?
When I talk to my high school students about marriage, I lay out overlapping ideas which build upon each other. The first idea is that marriage is essential to civilization; this highlights the natural aspect of marriage. The second idea is that there is more to our...
¿Por qué es importante el Sacramento del Matrimonio?
Cuando hablo a mis alumnos de secundaria sobre el Matrimonio, expongo ideas superpuestas que se apoyan unas en otras. La primera idea es que el matrimonio es esencial para la civilización; esto resalta el aspecto natural del matrimonio. La segunda idea es que hay más...
The Call to Personal Holiness
I’m pleased to offer these reflections on the call to personal holiness and how this quest affects every choice and step we take in our daily journey. I consider the question of personal holiness in the context of the vocational call of marriage, and how we are all...
La llamada a la santidad personal
Me complace ofrecer estas reflexiones sobre la llamada a la santidad personal y cómo esta búsqueda afecta a cada elección y paso que damos en nuestro camino diario. Considero la cuestión de la santidad personal en el contexto de la llamada vocacional del matrimonio, y...
How do I Incorporate Ongoing Formation into My Marriage?
When an engaged couple informs their parish that they would like to get married, the Church communicates the necessary steps to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. In the Diocese of Tyler this consists of a mentor couple program, meetings with the priest,...
Upcoming Events
Son Tres Los Que Se Casan: Retiro de CONVALIDACIONES (Texarkana)
Three to Get Married – English Retreat (May 3-4, 2024)
Rooted & Rising: Youth Ministers Formation Day
VIRTUS Training (English)