Ida Adams, Author at Catholic Stand

Holding Back a Reply Can Be a Holy Moment?

Ida Adams May 17, AD2024 1 Comment

There was a pile of small books next to the church bulletin. I glimpsed at it and smiled at the title. In bold print, it

mass, prayer, petition, funeral, worship

Why I Prefer to Go to Church On My Own

Ida Adams February 10, AD2024 14 Comments

Unless it’s with another believer. “Invite people to come with you to church,” Father said. “Statistics have proven that 83% of people, if invited, would

God Always Gives You Another Chance

Ida Adams December 29, AD2023 12 Comments

Do Some People Bring Out the Worst in You? For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do

Forgive and Forget- Is It Even Possible?

Ida Adams December 3, AD2023 14 Comments

“What do you mean you don’t care? Don’t you want justice for your daughter?” The fury in the Assistant State Attorney’s voice vibrated in my

I Want to Be Baptized Again

Ida Adams October 1, AD2023 12 Comments

Baptism means so much to me because I really believe my sins are washed away. I thought of Baptism recently while cleaning our boat and

Creating a Holy Thought Is Harder Than Creating a Holy Moment

Ida Adams August 16, AD2023 2 Comments

So, what is a Thought? Webster writes, “It’s an individual act or product of thinking”. And what is a Holy Thought? Saint Paul says: “Set

I Was at Rock Bottom, But God Found Me Where I Was

Ida Adams July 9, AD2023 16 Comments

And that’s when I converted to Catholicism. The year was 1994. “Father Peter,” I said. “You don’t know me, and I’m not a Catholic, but

What Was Mary Doing When Gabriel Appeared?

Ida Adams April 1, AD2023 6 Comments

If You Believe in Christmas, It Would’ve Been in May I decided it was a beautiful Spring Day with soft breezes blowing. The harsh Middle

garden, spiritual garden, woman, flower, passion flower

Please Welcome Our Speaker for Tonight — Mrs. Faith

Ida Adams March 1, AD2023 2 Comments

Why is it so hard to talk about faith? Good evening. I’d like to introduce myself. A lifelong Christian, a full-time wife, and a mom

Why Do Some People Get Alzheimer’s and Some Not?

Ida Adams February 15, AD2023 6 Comments

Alzheimer’s. The dreaded demon that lurks and insidiously works its way into the mind. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one

joy, dance, abandon, retreat, attitudes, life

Do You Remember To Thank God For Your Gift Of Faith?

Ida Adams February 5, AD2023 3 Comments

The Jesuits gone done it again Do I reflect on and thank God for my gift of faith? As so often, the daily 3-minute reflection

Some Monarchs Did Not Get The Memo To Go To Mexico

Ida Adams January 4, AD2023 5 Comments

I wanted to give a short-fun-filled life to those that stayed I’ve subsequently decided I’m unhinged, a candidate for the funny farm. It’s not as

shame, the here and now, troubled waters, transhumanism

I Somehow Always Need Help

Ida Adams December 3, AD2022 6 Comments

Especially When I go Shopping With a Five-Pound Toy Poodle I have a love/hate relationship with self-checkout machines. Somehow, I always, but always need help.