by Paul Stadelman | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Las Misiones: Preserving San Antonio’s Historic Treasures The Archdiocese of San Antonio is uniquely blessed with four active Spanish Colonial mission churches that makeup the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. These sacred spaces have inspired pilgrims,...
by Bart Marable | Jan 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The San Antonio Missions: San Antonio’s First Catholic Schools The Mission Era As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, it is important to remember the role the San Antonio Missions played in shaping the city’s spiritual and...
by Bart Marable | Dec 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Miracle of the Margil Vine: A Christmas Tale from the San Antonio Missions Among the many tales from the San Antonio Missions, the legend of the Margil Vine stands out, especially during the Christmas season. This story begins with Padre Antonio Margil de Jesús, a...
by Bart Marable | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Advent, A Pilgrimage of Hope Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as the season of preparation for the birth of Christ. Over four weeks, the faithful engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, undertaking a spiritual pilgrimage that prepares...
by Bart Marable | Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Día de Los Muertos at the San Antonio Missions An ofrenda at Mission Concepción. Photo courtesy Ken Erfurth In October, visitors to the San Antonio Missions will find colorful altars or ofrendas with photographs of deceased parishioners, religious icons, and sugar...