467 years ago on May 8, 1541
Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi River and names it Rio de Espiritu Santo or River of the Holy Spirit. The Mighty Mississippi has had three names. North American Indians called it "Messipi" which means "Big River". Hernando de Soto called the river "Rio de Espiritu Santo" or "River of the Holy Spirit".   More »

122 years ago on May 1, 1886
A general strike began in the United States that would eventually lead to the 8 hour work day. 70 years prior to the strike in United States, the idea of the 8 hour work day was being promoted in England.   More »

A Catholic Priest - St. Catherine of Sienna & Birth Control
Saint Catherine of Sienna convinced Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome, he had been living in Avignon, France, she wrote letters to Kings and Queens helping their relations with the Pope, she assisted in hospitals and on the streets as people died from the Black Plague. If she lived in our modern day, a culture of death, she might not have even been born.   More »

Creating Catholic Culture Tip #9 - Kiss my Feet!
If we have a crucifix in our rooms or hanging around our neck, we can kiss the feet or Christ and venerate the crucifix and our Crucified Lord's body daily. Some Catholic schools and Churches have very large, sometimes life size crucifixes. We can create Catholic Culture by kissing our fingers first and then placing our fingers on the feet of our Savior.   More »

Remnant - Analogy of Mississippi River and The Holy Trinity
April 25, 2008
The Mississippi river, which was discovered first by DeSoto in the 1500's was originally named after the Holy Spirit. Maybe it is ironic or providential that the mighty 4000 mile river, originally named the river of the Holy Spirit, teaches us a lesson not only about the Holy Spirit but about the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.   More »

794 years ago on April 25, 1214
King Saint Louis IX was born. Saint Louis is the only French Monarch that has been canonized. Not only was he one of the greatest examples of a King, but he was an example of a great husband and father.   More »

Creating Catholic Culture Tip #8 - Zero Percent Divorce Rate!
This is a true story. Why there are NO divorces in Siroki-Brijeg!! Now let me tell you about a most beautiful tradition the Croatian people have for marriages. In the town of Siroki-Brijeg, not one single divorce has been recorded among its 13,000 inhabitants.   More »

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May 8-10, 2008 ORLANDO, FL - Festival of Faith Remnant and LZtees will have a Catholic Culture booth at the Festival of Faith. We will have information and resources about our apostolate as well as Catholic shirts, cds, hoodies, rosaries, booklets and more. Please visit us if you are going to be at the festival.

May 14, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ARLINGTON, TX Youth Group Destination "Unknown" Known! We will meet in the back parking lot to car pool over to Summit Rock Climbing Gym. Please bring AT LEAST $5. I will also need the waiver page signed by a parent or gaurdian prior to going. Click the above header for a link to the permission slip I will also need chaperones for carpooling. Contact Jason for further info.

May 17, 2008 3:30 PM ARLINGTON, TX - Invisible Children Crosswalk and Concert A night of prayer and praise and worship to benefit the children of Northern Uganda. Donations go towards educational scholarships, mentorship programs, and the rebuilding of secondary institutions for these youth. Sponsored by the Senior High Examples of Confirmation. In the Cafetorium.

May 18, 2008 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM DENTON, TX - Concert at St. Mark's St. Mark's and Immaculate Conception churches in Denton are teaming up for an all day event including music, games, food, Mass and Remnant Concert. For more info about the day contact Joe Keating at St. Mark's Denton.

May 21, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ARLINGTON, TX Youth Group St. Maria Center: Theme will be "Where am I in my life"? Meet at 6:30 for a time of social, prayer, praise & worship, and to dive deeper in your Catholic Faith.

May 24-25, 2008 GRAND PRAIRE, TX - Market Place Evangelization at Traders Village Remnant / LZtees will be setting up a Catholic Culture shop including Catholic shirts, hoodies, music and booklets at Trader's Village. Our hope is to evangelize in the secular market setting as well as raise money for our apostolate.