Welcome to The New Messenger, your weekly archdiocesan newsletter featuring messages from Archbishop Gustavo, news briefs, event previews, and updated information. The Archdiocese of San Antonio's weekly newsletter is published every Friday morning. | |
Friday of the Third Week of Lent | Viernes de la III semana de Cuaresma | |
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Esto dice el Señor Dios:
"Israel, conviértete al Señor, Dios tuyo,
pues tu maldad te ha hecho sucumbir.
Arrepiéntanse y acérquense al Señor para decirle:
'Perdona todas nuestras maldades,
acepta nuestro arrepentimiento sincero,
que solemnemente te prometemos.
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His Holiness Pope Francis | |
Message of the Holy Father to the Participants in the Workshop “Aquinas’ Social Ontology and Natural Law in Perspective” | |
I was pleased to learn that the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences has chosen to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the death of Saint Thomas Aquinas by sponsoring a Workshop on the theme, “Aquinas’ Social Ontology and Natural Law in Perspective. Insights for and from the Social Sciences”. I express my gratitude to all taking part in this significant gathering and I offer my prayerful good wishes for the fruitfulness of your discussions. | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS | |
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During Lent, we prepare to partake in the Lord’s victory over evil. Lent is the time to tidy up our hearts. It is the best time to get rid of old stuff in our souls. Lent is the time to prepare for Jesus to come to us and bring us new life. Resentment is like very stuck-on dirt. It is very difficult to clean, so it is best not to allow it to build up. Thousands of years ago, it was the law of the strongest. When someone thought they had been attacked, they would fight back. Whoever was right didn’t always win. Rather, the winner was the strongest. Then, the law of retaliation was introduced. What Jesus taught revolutionized the world. We need God’s help to clean up our hearts, especially if we have any stuck-up dirt. We need to pray for help. On the cross, Jesus set the most perfect example. On the third day, He rose again. So, let us prepare well for Easter, through prayer, fasting, and the most important form of almsgiving: forgiveness.
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Archbishop's Appeal for Ministries | |
The 2024 Archbishop's Appeal for Ministries has begun so consider a donation so that Walking United in Christ, we can consistently care for those who rely upon the archdiocese and our programs for life and faith sustaining support. | |
Young Adult Service Project: Adopt-a-Senior | March 9 | |
Join young adults from across the archdiocese as we follow the command of Jesus to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, and serve Him by serving those in need. In partnership with Catholic Charities of San Antonio and the Young Adult Board of Advisors, we will make and deliver lunch bags to socially isolated seniors enrolled in the Adopt-a-Senior Program, following the model of missionary disciples whom Jesus sent "in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit" (LK 10:1). Be part of our mission as we bring the presence of Jesus to our brothers and sisters in need. Join us at Catholic Charities of San Antonio (202 W. French Pl., SA TX 78212) on March 9 as we begin with Mass at 8 a.m. and then go out to proclaim the joy of the Gospel! Note: All volunteers must be safe environment compliant and have completed a criminal background check. | |
Youth Spectacular 2024: Revealed | Saturday, April 13
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The Archdiocese of San Antonio will gather youth at St. Mary’s University (1 Camino Santa Maria, SA TX 78228) for our annual celebration of faith, fellowship, and renewal! Youth Spectacular is celebrated to evangelize, inspire, form, and ignite the youth to become true missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, impelled by the Holy Spirit. This year’s theme “Revealed” explores how God reveals himself to us through community, prayer, service, sacraments, and the charisms of the saints. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $25 per person, which includes admission, lunch, dinner, and a T-shirt. Those interested in participating should contact their parish’s youth minister to register. | |
Secure your spot with the San Antonio delegation at the National Eucharistic Congress! | Rooms need to be booked before March 15 | |
Time is ticking, and the countdown clock is on! Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary in Indianapolis from July 17-21. Our $200 discounted tickets (regularly $360) does not automatically secure a discounted room at our prime hotel on a privileged location unless you book your room before March 15. Transportation and meals are not included in the price of the ticket. Hotel occupancy in the metropolitan area of Indianapolis is nearly sold out. The time to act is now! | |
Palm Sunday Choral Pilgrimage – March 24 | |
You are invited to enter Holy Week with the angelic song of the San Antonio Youth Choral. El Camino de San Antonio Missions and SAYC will host “The Last Seven Words of Christ” Choral Pilgrimage, a series of mini concerts in four of San Antonio’s most beautiful worship spaces. This free event will travel between The Little Flower Basilica, San Fernando Cathedral, Mission Concepción, and Mission San José from 1:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Palm Sunday. | | |
Catholic Sisters Week 2024 | March 8 -14 | |
Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious. | |
"Great Women of Faith” Catholic art show gives holiness a Hollywood flair | |
St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne is hosting an exhibition featuring prominent female Catholic figures, painted in the eye-catching pop-art style. | |
Mother Cabrini actress "First in line to learn from her” | |
Cristiana Dell'Anna read bios of Mother Cabrini and carried a Mass kit with her for inspiration, just as the saint did on the streets of New York. | |
Vatican’s fourth Lenten vignette nods to the 1st Commandment
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Archeologists find a lost medieval church in Venice
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Stations of the Cross | Every Friday during Lent | |
Every Friday during Lent, from February 16 to March 22, join Archbishop Gustavo at San Fernando Cathedral (115 Main Plaza, SA TX 78205) for the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 a.m. | | | |
Pursuing holiness vs. reflecting love: a Lenten reflection | |
The journey of faith is not about achieving personal perfection. It’s about an ongoing transformation fueled by love. | |
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Is your parish open the evening of Holy Thursday? Let us know by sending an email: communications@archsa.org and in the subject line use Holy Thursday. | |
Email us your Fish Fry events to compile a list for the Department of Communications.
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Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
“SA News” recently spoke to Felicia Villarreal, Communications and Development director, about an upcoming pickleball tournament in support of Mount Sacred Heart Catholic School. For more information call her at (210) 342-6711, extension 124; or e-mail Fvillarreal@mountsacredheart.com. | | |
The 22nd Annual Catholic Television of San Antonio Leadership Luncheon was held March 5 at the Whitley Theological Center at the Oblate School of Theology. Father Paul Raaz, a longtime pastor in the archdiocese, was honored with the St. John Vianney Award from Catholic Life Insurance and Jesse Degollado, a well-known reporter with KSAT 12 News, received the CTSA Leadership in Communications Award. | | |
Saint of the Day - Saint John of God | |
Statue of John of God in Rome | Photo: Livioandronico | |
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness began to dawn on him. He decided to give the rest of his life to God’s service, and headed at once for Africa where he hoped to free captive Christians and, possibly, be martyred. | |
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