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At the Parish

Sunday Sermons

Sundays at 6:30 PM

Hear one of our clergy teach for 20 minutes about a topic of the Faith, followed by adoration and benediction. Bringing a Bible is encouraged.

See the home page for upcoming topics.

Chapel Library

Back right of the chapel, next to the confessional

Read Scripture, prayers, spiritual works from the saints, and lives of the saints when you come for confession or adoration. Yet another reason to spend time in adoration at least weekly.

For book or monetary donations to the library, contact the Young Ladies Sodality of Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Agnes. Book donations must be first approved.

Formed

Online formation platform provided by the parish

When prompted, enter St. Joseph Waxahachie as your parish.

Sign up for Formed.

Books

Print books

Most of these books are available in the chapel library.

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church

  • The Baltimore Catechism

  • Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales

Subscriptions

Radio

910 AM/850 AM Guadalupe Radio Network

English: KATH 910 AM

Spanish: KJON 850 AM

1440 AM Relevant Radio

KEXB 1440 AM

Sirius 129 Catholic Channel

Catholic Channel on Sirius XM

Podcasts and YouTube

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he reads the whole of Sacred Scripture over the course of 365 days and provides insights into the Word of God.

You do not need to wait for New Years to start, and you do not need to rush to finish it within a calendar year.

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

Website with reading guide

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he reads the whole of Catechism of John Paul II over the course of 365 days and provides insights into the teachings of Christ handed down by the Catholic Church.

You do not need to wait for New Years to start, and you do not need to rush to finish it within a calendar year.

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

Website with Reading Guide

Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Videos

Weekly bits from Fr. Mike Schmitz discussing a topic in under 10 minutes.

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

The Counsel of Trent

Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn explains various points of the Catholic Faith, and engages with various non-Catholics to show how Catholicism is the true Faith. A great show for those wanting to learn more about apologetics and defending the Faith.

This podcast does tackle some of the filth that is sadly promoted by secular culture, so not all episodes are appropriate for children.

YouTube

Apple Podcasts

That’s the Word with Fr. James Yamauchi

Fr. James Yamauchi tells a short true story in the style of Paul Harvey.

Apple Podcasts

Website

Apps and Websites

Daily Scripture Readings

Pray More Novenas

Often it is hard to remember to pray the novena prayers every day for 9 days. This website lets you put in your email for a specific novena, and it will email you each day of the novena with the novena prayers.

iBreviary

App for following the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours daily.

Exodus 90

Spiritual exercise for men to remove unhealthy attachments and grow in devotion to Our Blessed Lord. The parish also organizes groups for Exodus for Lent.

Strive 21

A 21-day porn detox for those who struggle with pornography.

The Fruitful Hollow

The Fruitful Hollow is a Catholic resource and community for those who struggle with infertility. They publish weekly blog posts and create monthly resources.