A New Advent, A New Beginning
Karen Reep
December 2, AD2016
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Before becoming Catholic I had never before heard of Advent. After reading about it I was blown away yet again by the beauty of
Worship God, Not Self
Brandon Schild
December 2, AD2016
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Why believe in God? Well, why not? Something made the universe or do you think if it was an accident? If it was, then we
Christmas Eve in the Psychiatric Unit
Guest Contributor
December 1, AD2016
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In the Hospital I was not just in the hospital but in the “Psychiatric Unit” of the hospital. This is what happened to me on
Terrorism, The Sanctity of Life, and Mercy
Anne DeSantis
December 1, AD2016
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On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania. and Washington D.C shocked the world. We will never forget exactly where we were when it
New Mass, Old Mass: Savor the Fullness
James Hooper
November 29, AD2016
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I am a relative newcomer to the Traditional Latin Mass, the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. My family and I first attended this form
Waiting To Give Birth With Mary
Melanie Jean Juneau
November 29, AD2016
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One day in December, our new priest led an Advent reflection in the school gym and asked the students, “Who is waiting for the birth of a new
Mary’s Emptiness in the Immaculate Conception
Stephanie H. To
November 28, AD2016
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There are numerous jokes and memes about the unique situations Mary may have found herself because of the divinity of her son such as Mary
It Can’t Be New Year’s Eve, It’s Still November
Dan Byron
November 28, AD2016
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Happy New Year! I expect readers will ask themselves, “O.K., Dan, you have gone around the bend on this one! It is not yet December,
The Exorcist: Theology of the Possessed Body
Patrick Malone
November 26, AD2016
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Even with its interest in the spiritual realm, William Peter Blatty’s novel The Exorcist is, as befits a story about possession, still very much concerned with
Mary, Mary, Quite Necessary
Ray Sullivan
November 25, AD2016
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One of the great divides in Catholic-Protestant relationships is the Mother of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Most, if not all, Protestants simply cannot fathom
Advent: A Season of Waiting
Nada Mazzei
November 25, AD2016
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The Advent season is now upon us. Most people around us seem to be hurrying about looking for the perfect gift, putting up decorations, and
Pray As You Can, Not As You Can’t
David Torkington
November 23, AD2016
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I was determined to leave my mark before leaving school, but, as I could not make it in the academic field, I decided that I would
Strong Catholic Institutions: Offering Hope To A Fallen World
Todd Nolan
November 22, AD2016
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Catholic colleges and universities offer unique and rewarding opportunities for today’s undergraduate students. They exist to enlighten, inspire and motivate. They also strive to nurture
Remembering Thanksgiving
Sr. Christina Neumann
November 21, AD2016
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As the American holiday of Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of how important thanksgiving is at every Mass we celebrate. As the Catechism of the
Planned Parenthood Donations for Pence: They Know Not What They Do
Birgit Jones
November 21, AD2016
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The contentious nature of the 2016 political season exposed a division so wide as to have literally split our nation in two. Even the
Sent Out to Embrace the Awkward Journey
Paul Oakes
November 19, AD2016
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A while back, my friend Heather suggested a topic for a Catholic Stand article: “What it’s really like to be a youth leader.” The only
Five Ways to Make the Most of Advent
Laura DeMaria
November 19, AD2016
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Next Sunday, November 27, marks the beginning of Advent, the season of hopeful, joyful longing as we wait for the birth of our Lord. This
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Through the Lens of a Friend
Melanie Jean Juneau
November 18, AD2016
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The Power of Images To Change Lives Marie Constantin, the photographer and author of Finding Calcutta: Memoirs of a Photographer, understands images have power, more power than
Survey Says Many Protestants Believe More Like Catholics
Gene M. Van Son
November 17, AD2016
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Heresy is running rampant in America. At least that’s what the headline on a recent article at The Federalist said. The article, “Survey Finds Most
Developing Better Relationships
Anne DeSantis
November 17, AD2016
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Calling on God for Help in Dealing with Others Improving our relationships with others is a work that continues throughout our lives. From the time
Hell: Real and Freely Chosen
Dr. Allison Low
November 16, AD2016
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As we approach the end of this liturgical year, the Church reminds us to contemplate life after death. One doctrine clearly taught by Christ is
If God Was Small Enough To Understand
Dan Byron
November 15, AD2016
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On occasion, someone will ask me, essentially, “What am I supposed to do with this burden, and how am I supposed to handle this one?” Once
Forming Neighborhood Faith Communities
Dom Cingoranelli
November 15, AD2016
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The Current Situation We Face Can Seem Daunting In his recent e-mail to subscribers, Fr. George Rutler of New York’s Church of St. Michael summed
Restitution and National Reconciliation
Ramon Antonio A. Aldana
November 14, AD2016
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Last November 8, as the citizens of the United States of America were making a beeline to choose their next president, we, here in the
