by Paul Stadelman | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mother’s Day at the San Antonio Missions On Mother’s Day we celebrate the love and sacrifices of mothers everywhere, and honor Mary’s role as the mother of Jesus and the Mother of the Church. As the Mother of the Church, Mary holds a special place in the...
by Paul Stadelman | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Echoes of Faith: The Musical Legacy of the San Antonio Missions The Historic Missions of San Antonio have long served as more than architectural landmarks—they are living witnesses to 300 years of faith, culture, and community. Their influence on the development of...
by Paul Stadelman | Apr 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Venerable Antonio Margil: The “Patron Saint” of Texas Few Franciscan missionaries have influenced San Antonio as profoundly as Venerable Antonio Margil de Jesús. His commitment to evangelizing the Americas, establishing missions in Texas, and exemplifying...
by Paul Stadelman | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Remarkable Life of Ethel Harris Ethel Harris may well be the most influential San Antonian you’ve never heard of. Born in Sabinal, Texas, in 1893, Harris moved to San Antonio as a child and remained there until her passing...
by Paul Stadelman | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hope in Motion: An Invitation to a Lenten Pilgrimage This Jubilee year Pope Francis invites the faithful to become “Pilgrims of Hope”. In his letter Spes Non Confundit (Hope Does Not Disappoint), Pope Francis proclaims that “the Holy Spirit illumines all believers...
