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Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus asks: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray?” Well, of course not...
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Catholic Link
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Catholicism and coffee have gone hand in hand for centuries. It was Pope Clement VIII who “baptized” coffee after many... The post Is Your Morning Coffee Filled With Injustice? Why Catholics Need To...
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Join me on a journey through Advent with weekly reflections and insights. First Sunday of Advent Reflection Questions For Reflection:... The post How To Use Your Imagination This Advent | Week 1...
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Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to... The post December Is Devoted To The Immaculate Conception |Mark Your...
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Catholic-Link is pleased to present the Ultimate Catholic Christmas Gift Guide and GIVEAWAY for 2019. This list is better than... The post GIVEAWAY! The Ultimate Catholic Christmas Gift Guide...
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This week on the podcast we talk about the spiritual leadership of David. How David waited for so long, already... The post Christ the King | Liturgy Live appeared first on Catholic Link.
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News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis offered prayers for a summit in France that will seek to bring an end to the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine.
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The traditional visit of bishops to Rome to report on their dioceses is about more than just keeping things in order; rather, it is a manifestation of their communion with Christ and his vicar on...
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Pope Francis has named Manila Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to a major Vatican post, in a move that could boost the Asian prelate's chances of perhaps someday becoming pontiff himself.
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Mary, conceived without sin, is a “masterpiece” who reflects “the beauty of God who is all love, grace and self-giving,” Pope Francis said on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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A Catholic writer first wrote a nonfiction book called "The Two Popes," then was commissioned to write its fictional screenplay, which centers on fly-on-the-wall conversations between Pope...
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 9 declined to take up a challenge to a Kentucky ultrasound law that requires a physician or qualified technician to...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a move that may signal Pope Francis' plan for the reform of the Roman Curia is close to completion, the pope has named Philippine...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The traditional visit of bishops to Rome to report on their dioceses is about more than just keeping things in order; rather,
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Mary, conceived without sin, is a "masterpiece" who reflects "the beauty of God who is all love, grace and...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis told Jesuits in Thailand he was "scandalized" by some of the anti-migrant rhetoric he hears in Europe, and...
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National Catholic Register
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By Tito Edwards | The Powerful "New" Pro-Life Scapular Medal - Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man +1 On Natural Law – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing +1 Walking Where...
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By Edward Pentin | Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle’s appointment on Sunday to head one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious Vatican dicasteries is a significant move that points to...
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By Sarah Reinhard | “Why is it easy to make that initial decision to change, and even to start to do some of the right things—but difficult to persist in the longer term?” Wendy Wood poses this...
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By Matthew Bunson | As Catholics in the United States head into an election year, and into a new decade, many questions are being asked about the state of the faithful — and a new poll released...
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By Catholic News Agency | Washington D.C.— Kentucky’s ultrasound requirement for abortions survived an appeal to the Supreme Court on Monday as the justices declined to take up a challenge to...
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT & REPORTING ABUSE
Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or velnerable adult abuse,YOU MUST REPORT IT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One - Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two - Contact one of the following:
Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW at
(361) 573-0828 or email pastoralcare@victoriadioces.org
Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828
Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: Office of the Bishop
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
"Mark as "Personal and Confidential"
We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Vicki L. PyattThe Safe Environment Coordinator for Holy Cross Parish is Sandra Thompson. She may be contacted at (979) 245-6379, or by email, at hc3_office@holycrossbaycity.org.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 40:1-11Responsorial Psalm Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13Gospel Mt 18:12-14
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