Recognizing Jesus
Laura DeMaria
September 30, AD2022
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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
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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
Anxiety and Anger
Carol Monaco
September 29, AD2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Learning to See – Educating Ourselves in the Faith
Genesius
September 23, AD2022
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As my children have gone through school – all in Catholic schools – I often found myself disappointed with the lack of depth in their
Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus
Diana Ragsdale
September 23, AD2022
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On July 29th, 2022, I wrote my first handwritten letter to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a blue prayer journal that my sister bought
Prayers of Petition
Mark Belanger
September 22, AD2022
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I have written about all but one of the basic prayers over the last several months. In this article I cover the final type of
Healing the Land
Masha Goepel
September 21, AD2022
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Last week, I embarked on a wild ride through the northeastern United States. While my husband stayed behind to care for land and animals, I
Eight Days a Week
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
September 20, AD2022
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In December of 1964, the Beatles made the UK release of the song that would become their 7th number one hit in the US: “Eight
The Confiteor: Pray for Me to the Lord our God
Jacqueline St. Clare
September 19, AD2022
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At Holy Mass, we often pray as a part of the Penitential Rite, what is called “The Confiteor,” which translates to “I Confess.” The Penitential
Advice for My Daughter On Her Seventeenth Birthday
Sydney Sadowski
September 18, AD2022
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Always be kind and polite. Remember that manners matter. Being kind will never diminish you but will only allow your spirit to grow. While others
Life is Easier with Mary as Our Spiritual Mother
Ray Sullivan
September 17, AD2022
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Before I adopted the Blessed Virgin Mary as my Mother, life was so much harder. I fell victim to all of the seven deadly sins (lust,
Tradition and Remembrance
Tom Collingwood
September 15, AD2022
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The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and all the ceremonial doings around her passing and funeral got me reflecting on the value of “tradition.”
‘Leisuring’ with God in a Fallen World
Steve Smith
September 15, AD2022
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For starters, it is true that “leisuring” isn’t a word, but it ought to be; sort of a kissing-cousin to worshiping and meditating. Leisure is
Jo Siedlecka, Editor-in-Chief of ICN, The First Online British Catholic News Service
F. Ruffolo
September 14, AD2022
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In this Column, I take a look at how our Brothers and Sisters In Christ promote the Gospel message throughout different parts of the world.
What Does the ‘IHS’ Symbol Really Mean?
Peter Darcy
September 14, AD2022
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Even a casual observer of religious symbols will likely notice the three-letter symbol “IHS” at some point. It’s actually pretty hard to miss! “IHS” is
How the Future Invades the Present
JP Nunez
September 13, AD2022
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In this article, I want to talk about one of the most important concepts in Christian theology that most people have never heard of: inaugurated
Back-to-School Spirituality
Mary Ennis Meo
September 11, AD2022
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September finds schoolchildren back in the daily routine of lessons and learning. Summer camp and beach days yield to books and structured academics. Teachers return
Wonderful Words in the Workplace
Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez.
September 10, AD2022
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Did you know that work in the “corporate jungle” could be a lot less overwhelming, stressful, or boring if only people would start remembering and
Prefer Nothing Whatever to Christ
Dom Cingoranelli
September 10, AD2022
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Not that many years ago, 21 men showed what it means to prefer nothing whatever to Christ. Twenty of them, Coptic Christians, refused to apostatize
Christian Spiritual Essentials: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Deacon Greg Lambert
September 9, AD2022
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In the sixth chapter of Matthew’s gospel, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. His response was The Lord’s Prayer in its
