Let us pray!
In record setting numbers at the polls, Americans have elected a new president. The recent campaign has been, at times divisive over many grave issues. However, let us pray for our new President-elect Barack Obama and congratulate him as he becomes the first African-American president in the history of the United States.
Let us pray that God will give him the wisdom and compassion that will help shape a culture of life in this land and that he may turn toward policies that protect the most vulnerable among us. Let us pray that God will bless those who have been elected to all public offices, so that they will see their vocation as one of humble service for the common good. Let us pray that God will bless America with justice, freedom, faith and respect for the dignity of the human person.
When Pope Benedict XVI visited the White House last spring, his message to the American people seems an important reminder to all people of faith on this day. “As the nation faces the increasingly complex political and ethical issues of our time, I am confident that the American people will find in their religious beliefs a precious source of insight and an inspiration to pursue reasoned, responsible and respectful dialogue in the effort to build a more humane and free society.”
May Mary, Patroness of the United States, help us to heal from our differences and build a nation where the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are a reality for all men and women, especially the unborn.
Archbishop José H. Gomez, S.T.D. Bishop Oscar Cantú, DD
Homily
Domingo 33 Tiempo Ordinario
11/16/2008 Text
Archbishop José Gomez joined with Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, KY., to take the Church's message in defense of marriage to YouTube. In their videos, in English and Spanish, both Archbishops reinforce that marriage is the exclusive union between a man and a woman.
Click below to view both videos.
Come Celebrate With Archbishop Gomez
Wednesday, Nov. 5
At San Fernando Cathedral
All are invited to attend a Mass of tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe and a celebration of welcoming as the Carrera Antorcha Guadalupana makes a stop in San Antonio.
Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez and will take place at San Fernando Cathedral on November 5, 2008 at 6:00 PM.
Every year, over 7,000 runners relay from the heart of Mexico City to New York City bearing a torch that symbolizes the aspiration of unity and amity among Mexican-American communities and fervent faith for Our Lady of Guadalupe.
In appreciation of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her intercession in the effort to provide social welfare and human rights to Latino immigrants, The Tepeyac Association of New York City and Archbishop José H. Gomez invite you to join in this Mass of devotion to our Heavenly Mother - Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Called To Witness Living the Faith
Called To Witness Living the Faith
Friday and Saturday
November 7 & 8, 2008
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
For those involved in education and formation ministries in the
Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Cardinal George voices hope for Obama Administration. Points to possible obstacles to our desired unity.
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), voiced hope for the Obama Administration but pointed to possible obstacles to our desired unity, in a Nov. 12 statement at the end of the annual fall assembly of the USCCB.
"The bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States welcome this moment of historic transition and look
forward to working with President-elect Obama and the members of the new Congress for the common good of
all," he said.
He said that "the unity desired by President-elect Obama and all Americans at this moment of crisis will be impossible to achieve," if the administration's policies increase abortions.
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The Archdiocese of San Antonio remains
committed to do all that it can to prevent abuse, and has
established an Office of Victim Assistance and Save
Environment. There are a number of policies available,
including:
Criminal Background Checks
Policy:
As part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s pledge to
protect children and create a safe environment, a
program of Criminal Background Checks has been
implemented.
(Click here to read policy)
A Voice to the World
Read the full text of the speeches and homilies given by the Pope during World Youth Day 2008.
Read the full text made by the Holy Father during his visit to the U.S.
12/07/2008
YA Social
12:30 AM - 2:00 PM
OLPH - Selma
Evans Rd. @ IH 35
Selma
, TX
12/07/2008
Christian Marriage Life Skills
Marriage Preparation: Course 2 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Archdiocese of San Antonio-Pastoral Center
2718 W. Woodlawn Ave.
San Antonio, Tx 78228
San Antonio
, Texas
The Year of St. Paul
Resources
"St. Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles,
dedicated himself to the spreading of the good
news to all peoples, spent himself for the unity
and harmony of all Christians...May he guide us
and protect us in this bimillenary celebration,
helping us to advance in the humble and sincere
search for the full unity of all the members of
the mystical body of Christ."
Pope
Benedict XVI—Opening the Pauline Year.
Archbishop’s Appeal—2008
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Please do not duplicate or redistribute in any form without the expressed
written consent of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
(Click here to view both videos.)
Cardinal George voices hope for Obama Administration. Points to possible obstacles to our desired unity.
