Very nice Saturday night mass service in lovely ornate church. Easy access and parking.read more

St. Mary's kicks it old school and I really enjoyed it. Saturday night mass had a good crowd and is…read morepreceded by a rosary. The inside of the church is beautiful and has lots of artisan stained glass to stare at. Sermon was good. The whole church stops and says the St. Michael Prayer after Mass, which I grew up doing as a kid in PA but I have never encountered in a TX parish. I suspect a lot of people who go to church here are Czech and Polish descent but you don't need to know how to make pierogies to go to church here. (incidentally we found the Brenham Grill inside of the Ant Street Inn for dinner by using the back of the church bulletin.)

Pastor Arthur brings the word like nobody else in Brenham Texas. Such a effective communicator and…read moreMan if God. Such an honor to be apart of such a great ministry. You should most defiantly check this place out. You will never be the same. . || www.velocitychurchbrenham.com || westwood cinema 6 movie theater || 10am || BTX

I cannot say enough about this Church. It took me 16 phone calls to find Brother Mike who…read moregraciously allowed us to photograph both Churches. The Original Church built in the 1860's still stands today. It is THE oldest Painted Church in Texas, that has the original painting created by Reverend of the time in the 1870's. Unfortunately he passed away in a hunting accident and could not finish. The Parish decided. It to finish he is work. You can still see the pencil markings of where is was continuing. Brother Mike regaled us with historical stories of the Church. He then allowed in the newer Church (built in the 1960's) and the mural painted in there. The original charter of 16 families are still represented. Wow! Ceremonies are still held inside during special occasions

Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been 20 years since my last confession. I'd say I stopped…read moreby this church (The World's Smallest Active Catholic Church!) hoping for reconciliation but really, I just wanted to check another "World's Smallest" or "World's Largest" off my list. I'm a sucker for a roadside attraction and per the visitors' book, it gets pretty regular traffic from other roadside oddity enthusiasts. All in all, it is what you'd expect: A really small (and unstaffed) church in the middle of some beautiful country with cows and oak trees and even a teeny, tiny graveyard.

Some places make the spiritual life come alight; this is one such place tucked away. An hours…read moredrive away from the din of Houston. When here time stands still and gives one the ability to delve deeper. The staff and other members are helpful and polite. They usually have retreats that are structured and practice both Buddhist traditions

This a great -mostly unknown-place to meditate. The…read morelocation and vibe of the place is beautiful, relaxing, and welcoming. Even if you do not meditate, even if you are not a buddhist, you can still relax in this fantastic center.

The only church that ever felt like home. Pastor Ken is an amazing pastor and the congregation is…read morethe same. I was always met with a warm, family attitude where different people from different walks of life met. Pastor Ken always took the time to know my name and talk with me when I had struggle and I appreciated that. Miss this humble church and the beautiful people that fill it.

Sam Houston's wife and family are buried here. He was converted and baptized here. Just beautifulread more

Sam died in Huntsville and Mrs. Houston returned to Independence to be near her mother and so her…read morechildren could be educated at Baylor. She died a couple of years after Sam in a yellow fever epidemic and was buried in the old Houston cemetery at the church.

Serenity Retreat offers a serene and beautiful environment where I can let go of what's holding me…read moreback and connect with God's perspective. The food is not only delicious but surprisingly healthy, and the staff is exceptional. It feels like a comforting embrace, and the peace and healing I find here are truly unparalleled. Serenity Retreat, along with transformative prayer, has become an essential tool in my life, and I consider myself fortunate to be a part of it. Sitting in rocking chairs, sipping coffee, and taking in the beauty of God's creation brings about a profound sense of contentment. Thank you so much for all that you do!