A Lenten Journey with Mary
Pete Socks
February 15, AD2020
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The season of Lent is soon upon us so now i a good time to consider what resources you will utilize on your Lenten journey.
What Really Happens After We Die: Off the Shelf 163 with James Papandrea
Pete Socks
February 10, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 163 – James Papandrea This week Jim Papandrea returns to discuss his book What Really Happens after We Die: How We Know There
Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: Off the Shelf 162 with Fr Timothy Gallagher
Pete Socks
February 6, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 162 – Fr Timothy Gallagher Feel like you have hit a brick wall in your spiritual life? Does despair gnaw at you
What Really Happens After We Die
Pete Socks
January 30, AD2020
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Death is not a topic many of us want to think about but it’s an occurrence that we will all have to face. No matter
The Early Church: Off the Shelf 161 with James Papandrea
Pete Socks
January 27, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 161 – James Papandrea This week I am joined by Jim Papandrea to discuss his book The Early Church (33–313): St. Peter, the Apostles,
The Early Church – Reclaiming Catholic History
Pete Socks
January 23, AD2020
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A few weeks ago I reviewed The Church and the Roman Empire (301–490): Constantine, Councils, and the Fall of Rome (Reclaiming Catholic History). You can
Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time: Off the Shelf 160 with Sara Estabrooks
Pete Socks
January 20, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 160 – Sara Estabrooks If there is one key area we can focus on in our spiritual lives that will ultimately help
Short Devotionals for your Lenten Journey
Pete Socks
January 16, AD2020
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We just put away our Christmas trees, and now we are only a few short weeks away from Ash Wednesday, which arrives on February 26.
Consecration to Saint Joseph: Off the Shelf 159 with Fr Donald Calloway
Pete Socks
January 13, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 159 – Father Donald Calloway All one needs to do is look on social media or turn on the news and you
Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time
Pete Socks
January 9, AD2020
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If you are looking for a sure-fire way to grow in your faith, I can think of no better way than to do a deep
Exalted: Off the Shelf 158 with Sonja Corbitt
Pete Socks
January 6, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 158 – Sonja Corbitt Fresh off the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Sonja Corbitt and I sit down to discuss her
Top Ten Books of 2019 – The Catholic Book Blogger Edition
Pete Socks
January 2, AD2020
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2019 marked my first full year of reviewing books here at Catholic Stand and my seventh year reviewing books overall. Oh what a year it
The Eucharist Foretold: Off the Shelf 157 with Mike Aquilina
Pete Socks
December 30, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 157 – Mike Aquilina We wrap up 2019 with my good friend Mike Aquilina. Join us as we take a look at
Consecration to Saint Joseph
Pete Socks
December 26, AD2019
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For much of 2019, I waited with great anticipation for a book that was in development. When it first was announced by the author, it
Meeting the Protestant Challenge: Off the Shelf 156 with Karlo Broussard
Pete Socks
December 23, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 156 – Karlo Broussard At some point every one of us has heard things like: “How can you believe that? Don’t you
The Fruits of Fatima
Pete Socks
December 19, AD2019
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Can an event that occurred over 100 years ago still have relevance for us today? The answer is yes! I’d also wager to say it’s
A Contemplative Las Posadas: Off the Shelf 155 with Bill Snyder
Pete Socks
December 16, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 155 – Bill Snyder The season of Advent is in full swing and this week I wanted to share a special novena
A Contemplative Las Posadas
Pete Socks
December 12, AD2019
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This Advent, I stumbled upon a nice little devotional that I just had to share. A Contemplative Las Posadas was written by Bill Snyder. Bill is
ChurchMoney: Off the Shelf 154 with Fr. Michael White
Pete Socks
December 9, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 154 – Father Michael White Money is one of the toughest topics to deal with or discuss as a parish and for
The Eucharist Foretold
Pete Socks
December 5, AD2019
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If you have seen the recent Pew study on the Eucharist, you were likely pretty shocked if you haven’t get ready. According to a recent
Abide in Christ: Off the Shelf 153 with Fr. Joe Laramie
Pete Socks
December 2, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 153 – Father Joe Laramie Every one of us should take the time to escape and find a way to push aside
Christmas Around the Fire
Pete Socks
November 28, AD2019
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Advent is just a few short days away. When the season arrives, I am always looking for a book to guide me and accompany through
Saints Who Saw Hell – Off the Shelf 151 with Paul Thigpen
Pete Socks
November 25, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 151 – Paul Thigpen This week I welcome back my friend Paul Thigpen. We discuss a book that quite frankly scared the
Memento Mori: Prayers on the Last Things
Pete Socks
November 21, AD2019
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Memento Mori. Remember your death. These may not be words we want to hear, but there are words we need to understand. They are also
