Faith & Spirituality – Page 48

Living in the Present Moment

Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez. October 11, AD2022 2 Comments

Let’s face it – most of us live in the worst moments of our lives. Something bad happened to us ten or twenty years ago,

The Wise Men Who Found Christmas: Off the Shelf 247 with Raymond Arroyo

Pete Socks October 10, AD2022 1 Comment

Off the Shelf 247 – Raymond Arroyo After a summer hiatus I am back! This week my guest is none other than Raymond Arroyo. We

shame, the here and now, troubled waters, transhumanism, good works not automatic, strive

Righteousness from the Heart

JP Nunez October 10, AD2022 No Comments

The Bible can be frustrating sometimes. It is not a catechism or a treatise on systematic theology, so it doesn’t always present its teachings in

The Synod is Aimed at Changing Church Teaching

Gene M. Van Son October 8, AD2022 11 Comments

The real purpose of the 2021-2023 Synod is now very clear. But it takes some ability to read between the lines for that clarity to

Shining a Spotlight on the Rosary

John Kubasak October 6, AD2022 1 Comment

The titles of Mary in the Litany of Loreto shine a spotlight on the mysteries of the rosary. And once we experience fruitful times of

Divine Mercy in Our Souls

Deacon Steve Greco October 5, AD2022 4 Comments

We celebrate the feast day St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38) on October 5. She grew up in poverty, lived a short, obscure life, and endured much

Guardian Angels in the 21st Century

Mary Ennis Meo October 2, AD2022 2 Comments

Most Catholic adults can recall the rhyming Guardian Angel prayer they learned as children. Recited daily, the prayer reminds children of their special angel, a

Fruits of Grace: The First Friday and First Saturday Devotions

Rob Marco October 1, AD2022 No Comments

Like many Americans, I carry insurance on a number of different things – some because I’m legally obligated to and others because I choose to

mary full of grace, Immaculate Conception

Mary, Notre Dame, and The Fighting Irish

Guy McClung October 1, AD2022 4 Comments

In the last forty years, the University of Notre Dame has had one national football championship. Since 1988 – none. There are now several entire

Where two or three are gathered, Jesus, disciples

Recognizing Jesus

Laura DeMaria September 30, AD2022 9 Comments

At Eastertime, I am always struck by the deep sadness of the scene by the tomb when Mary Magdalene does not recognize Jesus. In fact,

Why I Wrote a Science Primer,
And What it’s All about

Bob Kurland September 30, AD2022 6 Comments

It is also necessary—may God grant it!—that in providing others with books to read I myself should make progress, and that in trying to answer

frustration, anger, confusion, sadness, alone, depression

Anxiety and Anger

Carol Monaco September 29, AD2022 2 Comments

The other day I read an excerpt of a psalm that annoyed me. It said: “Do not fret at the man who prospers; a man

Who’s Your Coach?

Dom Cingoranelli September 28, AD2022 3 Comments

Who’s your coach? Who is your spiritual coach or director? In the secular world, organizations provide mentors or coaches to help people on their way

Catholic Stand Fundraising Drive, Day One

Robert "Tito" Edwards September 26, AD2022 1 Comment

Salve Catholic Stand Readers! On January 17, 2013, Catholic Stand was founded and launched by Stacy Trasancos, with Tito Edwards as a co-founder. We had

The Dark Harvest

Richard Auciello September 25, AD2022 9 Comments

As my son, Henry, and I were returning from a seminar on “The harvest is ripe, but the laborers few” (Mt.9:35-38 NAB), he asked me,

Shia LaBeouf and the Power of Conversion

Adam September 24, AD2022 3 Comments

Shia LaBeouf, a well-known actor, recently converted to Catholicism and recounted his experience to Bishop Barron. Their interview’s YouTube video currently has 1.5 million views.