Holy Cross Catholic Chapel — Attraction in Houston

Beautiful little chapel in the middle of downtown. Maybe not that easy to get to, unless you're working around there or I was lucky enough to get free parking on veterans day. Ornate and intimate, with some relics of saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux and of course St. Josemaria. The guard was very nice and helpful, he lets you in when you knock and is very knowledgeable about the goings on of the chapel. I think there's a shop upstairs too but I got there as the chapel was closing for...

What a delight to find this little slice of paradise right across the street from the North Main train station in downtown Houston. The 11:35 AM mass filled my soul as did the “regular crowd” that was present to partake in the blessed sacrament of the Eucharist. Decorated very simply, with emphasis on the Saint Michael the Archangel statue and that of the Virgin Mary. But not to be overlooked were the relics of Holy Men and Women. ...

In the hustle and bustle of downtown Houston with the traffic noise and clacking Red Line train, this small chapel is the Lord's oasis. The chapel with the lighted crucifix is beautiful.

Two masses are offered at lunchtime on weekdays.

Whenever I'm in the Main Street Square area, I stop for a few minutes, still my mind and reflect on our Savior's sacrifice. By His grace and through His blood, He saved a worthless...