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. | |
Observing St. Francis’ Feast Day with furry, four-legged friends | |
A pilgrim’s notebook, Day 5: The luminous shadow of Caravaggio in Malta | |
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is ‘essential’ for unity in marriage | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS | |
 |  | I suspect that, for legal professionals, there is a great sense of relief to apply the clear parameters of the law. When the law is well defined, the role of interpretation becomes simpler. But the moments when discretion is required, when judgment must stretch beyond the written word — these moments can be the most challenging. How do we seek wisdom to guide decisions in these spaces? The Pharisees had a different struggle. Rather than humbly submitting to God’s wisdom, and allowing it to guide their actions, they acted as if the law were their possession. They took pride not in the justice or mercy the law should foster, but in the power the law gave them. They forgot that their expertise and their positions of authority were meant to serve others, not themselves. This is a temptation that can challenge anyone in a position of power or influence, including legal professionals. The relief we seek from making the right judgments comes from a deeper source: the wisdom of God. It is a wisdom that calls us to go beyond appearances and to discern the truth. It is a wisdom that offers peace to the heart, even in the face of difficult decisions, because it is rooted in the love and mercy of God, in whom reality finds its ultimate meaning. God’s wisdom is always available, offering guidance, clarity, and peace.
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Treasures of the Archdiocese of San Antonio | Order your book today for pick up at the Assembly | |
Treasures of the Archdiocese of San Antonio will be available for purchase at the Assembly. Pre-order your copy now for pick up at Assembly 2024: Walking United in Christ or purchase on the day of the event in the Auxiliary Gym. | |
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Early voting is happening now until November 1 | |
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Pope Francis has stated, “The Church is the body of Christ, who reigns as king over all Creation. Everything, including political life, belongs to Jesus Christ, and so participation in political life belongs to the mission of the Church. Our mandate is to ‘go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation’ (Mk 16:15). . . . Here, ‘the creation’ refers to every aspect of human life. . . ‘Nothing human can be alien to it’” Evangelii Gaudium, no. 181, quoting Aparecida Document, no. 380.
Dates and times for early voting may vary by polling locations. Check if you are registered to vote and find early voting stations by visiting this website. Find guidance from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship here. We urge pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this information to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and to shape political choices in the coming election in light of Catholic teaching. The statement lifts up our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American citizens with rights and duties as participants in the civil order.
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Catholic School Spotlight | |
Holy Spirit Catholic School | |
Congratulations to our Virtue of the Month and Rising Star recipients. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and the faith-filled energy you bring to our community. Your commitment to excellence and outstanding contributions are valued. Continue to shine and inspire those around you. | |
Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
The St. Mary’s University School of Law, the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild gathered the San Antonio legal community to celebrate the 72nd annual Red Mass at San Fernando Cathedral on October 17. The Red Mass tradition dates to 1245 in Europe when both the bench and bar attended Mass together at the beginning of each judicial session. St. Mary’s Law and the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild of San Antonio revived the tradition 72 years ago and organize the annual event with the Archdiocese, and representatives from San Antonio legal organizations, the judiciary and the State Legislature. Archbishop Gustavo was the principal celebrant and homilist, assisted by Marianist priests and clergy from the cathedral. Patricia Vargas (J.D. ’02), president of the San Antonio Bar Association, and Santos Vargas, J.D. (B.A. ’99), president-elect of the State Bar of Texas, provided welcoming remarks. Prior to the liturgy, judges, legal organization representatives and law faculty led a procession carrying bright red banners through Main Plaza to the cathedral with more than 100 persons representing over three dozen legal organizations: including Guild; Societies; associations; Boards; branches of local, state, and federal governments; as well as visiting educational institutions and reformed traditions. | |
Oblate School of Theology (OST) celebrated the president installation of Father Louis Studer, OMI, Ph.D., on October 18 at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on campus. Father Studer commenced his role as the new president of OST on July 1, following the appointment and approval from the OST Board of Trustees and the U.S. Oblate Provincial Council. Carrying forward the 122-year tradition and esteemed reputation of OST, he eagerly awaits the opportunities and collaboration efforts that will continue to build the institution as a respected school of skilled professional learning, pastoral leadership enrichment, and cultural advancement. | |
College Sports Shout Out of the Week | Our Lady of the Lake University | |
Basketball Halloween Event | |
We can't wait to start our #OLLUHoops season on October 29. As a special treat, both the men's and women's teams, as well as OLLU SGA, will host the Basketball Halloween Event. See flyer for details, and see you here next Tuesday! #WingsUpSaints | |
Today's Catholic Newspaper | October 18 | Next Issue: November 1
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In this issue:
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Blessing of the Animals - Observing St. Francis' feast day with furry four-legged friends.
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Answer the call - Celebrating priesthood and the heart of the Church.
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Assembly 2024 - An extraordinary, momentous occasion in life of Local Church on October 26.
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