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Advent is a time of hope and joyful expectations. The first reading of this Sunday begins by inviting Jerusalem to take off her robe of sadness and put on the splendor and glory of God. The prophet Baruch assures the people that God will do something new and favorable for them. The gospel shows the realization of that prophecy. God intervened in human history and invited human beings to a partnership for salvation. But how? Read more ...

I’ll be away from the parish for a few days this week to participate in the Dallas Diocesan Synod Assembly. You might remember that Bishop Burns announced this Synod in 2020, and since that time a lot of work has gone into gathering ideas and feedback from all the faithful in our area, and then compiling those thoughts into nearly 400 resolutions. Read more ...

With the embrace of modern nationalism and democracy in the West, sovereignty now belongs to the people, often represented by the state and its officials. So, how can we speak to a modern audience about the idea of God as king? Read more ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote to y’all about funerals and how we might live out well our responsibility to bury the dead. Today I’d like to re-visit that topic from a slightly different angle, namely: what should be done with our mortal remains after we die? Read more ...

Traditionally, we read the Widow's Mite story as a story about generosity. But I would like to reflect on it in the context in which Mark wrote it, as tragic evidence of religious exploitation of simple, suffering, and powerless humanity for which Jesus condemned the Temple religious establishment. Read more ...

Pope Francis recently published his fourth encyclical letter, entitled “Dilexit Nos,” which in English might be rendered “He has loved us” or “He chose us” (cf. Rom. 8:37). I am finding it to be a beautiful reflection on the significance of the heart, and how we find ultimate meaning in the love of Christ. I’ll share with you some of the insights that have stood out to me so far. Read more ...

You may sincerely desire to be a disciple of Jesus, but you are still held down by several forces. These forces must be dominated as the blind man, Bartimeus, did with his own obstacles. You may, for example, wish to be an active member of your faith community, but your attachment to your cloak may be an obstacle to realizing this desire such that you always believe that you do not have time. Read More ...

It is a corporal work of mercy to bury the dead, and while we might not think of it very often, it’s helpful to keep in mind that it is part of the mission of every parish church throughout the world. So I would like to reflect here on what it means to bury the dead, and how we might do it well here at St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Read more ...

Spiritual life begins with awareness of the things that hold us back; it starts with that enlightenment from the gaze and light of God. It starts from the wisdom to differentiate between gold, silver and the word of God that give those things existence. Read more ...

It has been my experience that God is never outdone in generosity. How can we repay Him? By living our vocation well, and always striving for His greater glory and the salvation of souls. Read more ...

Thanks to Fr. Emmett and Fr. Francis for all that they do.

Many things go wrong because we are not open to any contribution from outside of us. Good to ask: must everything come from you? Can some other person do something good? Read more ...

We should not be blind to the fact that infertility is a cross for many couples. The good news is that there are morally permissible alternatives to IVF and surrogacy! Read more ...

Christianity is not an empty confession of faith. It is not just a matter of words. The fruits of what we confess is found in an authentic relationship with God and others, else the faith is considered dead. Read more ...

With the encouragement of Bishop Burns, we recently established a Vocations Committee here at St. Elizabeth to promote vocations to the priesthood, consecrated religious life, diaconate, and marriage. Read more ...

The message of Jesus today is that God does not need complex things from his children. He only wants them to keep their hearts clean by abstaining from sin. Read more ...

Father Emmett provides an update on coming school activities, the resumption of faith formation classes, our new website design and "We are one" theme, how to register for text and email notifications, and volunteer opportunities in the parish. Read more ...

The book of Proverbs (9:1-6) invites us to “come and eat bread of my food and drink wine I have mixed!” This invitation is not to satisfy a physical need but to take care of a spiritual need. Read more ...

Watch this documentary that brings to life the story of one of America's most extraordinary Catholic priests, Father Michael McGivney.

Mary always points us to her Son, Jesus. By her example as first and best disciple, she teaches us how to follow Jesus in faith. Read more ...