It is easy for Christmas to be commercialized and to forget its true meaning. What many people may not realize is just as easy as
With Christmas only a month away, I think we need to start making preparations for this special day. How do we make preparations? We could
Movies, television shows, and music are great leisure activities from our usual busy and sometimes hectic lives. However, as Catholics, we should always be careful
When we hear the voice of Jesus, how do we respond? This question has two parts. We first have to hear the voice of God.
As Catholics, we hear many times throughout our lives that we must see the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in others, even our own
God has many titles. We can think of Him as our Creator or Shepherd. We can even think of Him as the ultimate Artist or
Part of my daily prayer routine is to write a letter to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Knowing that I can just go to
I have recently been praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary devotion, which reminds me of how the Blessed Virgin Mary had the most perfect love
The Easter season is here. Jesus is risen. Alleluia! Since Jesus is risen, as Catholics we should call to mind each of our own eternal
Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently
We should all reflect on God’s abundant mercy, especially during Lent. He truly loves us, regardless of the gravity of our sins. Even if we
One of the things I find most spiritually refreshing to do is to go to Adoration as often as possible. Seeing Jesus hidden in the
As this year draws to a close, I think of my sister’s December wedding and about how she is soon going to start her journey
Prayer is vital to growing in our faith. As Saint Padre Pio says, “Prayer is oxygen for the soul.” I think this paints a beautiful
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the topic of gratitude has been on my mind a lot lately. Being grateful doesn’t just mean saying “thank you”
On July 29th, 2022, I wrote my first handwritten letter to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a blue prayer journal that my sister bought
It is true that God works in mysterious ways, which is one of the reasons why His will may not always be so clear to
Saint John Vianney is known for leading the village Ars from corruption to holiness, and the path he took to change the hearts of many
About a year ago, I wrote an article on Catholic Stand about Saint Anthony of Padua and can honestly say that my friendship and trust
I recently prayed a Saint Joseph novena concerning my future. I pray to Saint Joseph for a lot of reasons. Saint Joseph, after the Blessed
Now is the time when we celebrate the Easter season. As faithful Catholics, however, we should go a step further and reflect on what our
The Lenten season is the perfect time to listen. Listening to God in the silence and listening to others around us helps us to be
