Lead Kindly Light
Tom Thomas
August 8, AD2025
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My mind is troubled by a matter that is not in my control. A sense of helplessness pervades me, at the thought of being seemingly
Mortgaged to Death
Nathan Krupa
August 6, AD2025
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I paid off my student loans the year I turned 41. A nervous breakdown in my twenties made me to default on the loans. The
Wrestling With God
Dr. Pamela Mandela
August 3, AD2025
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Many Christians believe that “wrestling with God” is a healthy and necessary part of spiritual growth, not a sign of disrespect towards God. It is
Catholic Teaching on Immigration
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
August 2, AD2025
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Earlier this week, a friend asked me about Catholic teaching on immigration. The person simply wanted to know what the Church says about this important
A Perspective on Church Controversies
Tom Collingwood
July 31, AD2025
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The exploration and discussion of various issues and controversies facing the Church often takes place in the variety of Catholic blogs, including Catholic Stand. And
The Sake of Saving Lives
Carol Monaco
July 30, AD2025
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The Book of Genesis tells the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. In the time that followed, Joseph saw his purpose
The Dog I Didn’t Want
Dorothy Osanna
July 29, AD2025
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It’s strange how I knew that I would hang on to her. The animal shelter lady had sent me a sympathetic e-mail not long after
Be a Good Catholic Sport
Timothy McHugh
July 28, AD2025
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There is tremendous excitement and interest in Pope Leo XIV around the world. He is an intellectual, a missionary, an administrative leader, and an American
Commission Impossible: Matthew 28 Revisited
Deacon Greg Lambert
July 27, AD2025
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“Mission Impossible”, originally a television series in the sixties, has become a very successful movie franchise in recent years. While the characters and format have
“We’ve Got a History”
Dom Cingoranelli
July 26, AD2025
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“We’ve got a history.” Usually when someone says that, it’s not a good history. They’re not likely referring to a treasury of fond memories. No—this
Do Not Abdicate Your Responsibility as a First Responder
Genesius
July 25, AD2025
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In today’s world, it is common to recognize first responders at sporting events, community gatherings, or on national holidays. And well they should be recognized.
The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, and Parishes – Part 3
Dan Fitzpatrick
July 23, AD2025
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Too many Catholic priests are either homosexual or have bought into the homosexual-affirming ideology. By either engaging in or endorsing this moral disorder, they are
The Joys of Baptism
Diana Ragsdale
July 23, AD2025
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The sacrament of Baptism is a tangible sign of God’s love in which we become children of God and heirs to His kingdom.
The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, and Parishes – Part 2
Dan Fitzpatrick
July 22, AD2025
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The problem of a large number of Catholic clergy being effeminate and too many of our parishes gravitating toward a feminine nature has created a
The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, and Parishes – Part 1
Dan Fitzpatrick
July 21, AD2025
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Too many men lack masculinity, too many Catholic parishes are effeminate, and too many clergy are homosexual. These problems, clandestinely stirring in the background for
What Is Man?
Mark Belanger
July 20, AD2025
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“What is man that you are mindful of him, and a son of man that you care for him?” – Psalms 8:5 Every week I
In the Style of a Party
Evangeline Lothian
July 17, AD2025
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There is a distinct and terrible lack of parties in everyone’s life nowadays. When was the last time that you, as an adult, attended a
The Necessity of Exercise
Tom Thomas
July 16, AD2025
5 Comments
I don’t have time, Father tells me, adding, there are many responsibilities to attend. I am asking a Father I know, how is he doing,
In the Hands of the Laity: Part II
Todd Federici
July 13, AD2025
4 Comments
Read Part I of In the Hands of the Laity Who’s going to save our Church? It’s not our bishops, it’s not our priests and
Seeking Christ and His Will
Taylor Willis
July 11, AD2025
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When I first decided to embark on the journey of seeking Christ, I thought it was the end to all fun. I pictured a boring
Praying with Faith
Deacon Steve Greco
July 10, AD2025
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The 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church is replete with many wonderful stories of how followers of Christ, sometimes in the most desperate of circumstances,
The Chaplet of the Holy Face – Battle Prayers
Nathan Krupa
July 7, AD2025
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A month or so ago, I started praying the Chaplet of the Holy Face of Jesus with my family. I’d never heard of this prayer
When Doing Good Is Just Not Enough
Dr. Pamela Mandela
July 5, AD2025
3 Comments
The parable of the prodigal son and his brother usually focuses on the younger son. However, we will focus on the section about the elder
A Homily I’d Like to Hear
Gene M. Van Son
July 3, AD2025
18 Comments
Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass? A general
