St. Anne Catholic Community

Children’s confessions can be challenging, not because of serious sins but because sometimes it’s hard to stifle your laughter. uscatholic.org/articles/20230…

#USTNews Eight undergraduate and graduate students traveled abroad over the summer for UST’s theology course "Mapping the Holy Land," a once-in-a-lifetime experience. #USTHouston #HoUSTon #HolyLand #StudyAbroad news.stthom.edu/course-trip-to…

Brokenness is not a blemish in kintsugi. It becomes an integral part of the vessel’s story, intentionally left visible after repair and honored with the finest metallic materials. uscatholic.org/articles/20210…

Read the Vatican News summary of the Pope's Message for the Launch of the Family Global Compact: ow.ly/oc5h50OzpOS

“We are in the middle of a national youth mental health crisis, and I am concerned that social media is an important driver of that crisis — one that we must urgently address.” @TabletNewspaper thetablet.org/experts-hail-u…

🚨🚨🚨 #TAPPS D-I State Finals Final #STHCatholic 6 Addison TCA 7 🔷 4th state runner-up since 2010 with 4 titles 🔷 always championship ethic, discipline, commitment & heart regardless of final result #txhsbaseball @STHCatholic

The Holy Spirit is demanding, because He is a true, faithful friend, who hides nothingand suggests what we need to change and where we need to grow. But when He corrects us, He never instills distrust. Rather, He assures us that we can always succeed with God. #GospelOfTheDay

What an immense joy to have Mary Immaculate as our Mother! Every time we experience our frailty and the promptings of evil, we may turn to her and our hearts receive light and comfort. — Benedict XVI

Without the Eucharist the Church quite simply would not exist. — Benedict XVI

You can help from home! Dawn Miller & her daughter Holland made 16 no-sew blankets for visitors to our pantries without leaving their living room. Other off-site projects include rice & bean repackaging, hygiene kits & food drives. Email Keli for info: volunteer@ccschouston.org

God has a Face. God has a Name. In Christ, God was made flesh and gave himself to us in the mystery of the Most Holy Eucharist. — Benedict XVI

May is the month of Mary, a time to honor the mother of Jesus and our spiritual mother. Let us turn to Mary for guidance and strength as we strive to follow her Son. Through her intercession, may we grow in holiness and draw closer to God. #MayMonthofMary #USCCB

In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. — Benedict XVI

Be afraid neither of the world, nor of the future, nor of your weakness. The Lord has allowed you to live in this moment of history so that, by your faith, his name will continue to resound throughout the world. — Benedict XVI

God's gaze never stops with our past filled of errors, but looks with infinite confidence at what we can become.

The happiness you are seeking, the happiness you have a right to enjoy has a name and a face: it is Jesus of Nazareth, hidden in the Eucharist. Only he gives the fullness of life to humanity! — Benedict XVI

If discouragement overwhelms you, think of the faith of Joseph; if anxiety has its grip on you, think of the hope of Joseph; if exasperation or hatred seizes you, think of the love of Joseph, who was the first man to set eyes on the human face of God. — Benedict XVI

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps fund programs and initiatives in mission territory throughout the USA. Find out how you can help strengthen the #ChurchAtHome at goo.gl/mE2wWF #1Church1Mission #iGiveCatholicTogether

You who say in silence: "Jesus, I trust in You" teach us that there is no faith more profound, no hope more alive and no love more ardent than the faith, hope and love of a person who in the midst of suffering places himself securely in God’s hands. — Benedict XVI