Faith & Spirituality – Page 53

The Cold-Hearted Snake

Todd Federici July 1, AD2022 4 Comments

During this past month of May which was the Month of Mary, there was a large, almost life-size statue of Our Lady of Fatima in

Tomato Seed

Guest Contributor July 1, AD2022 5 Comments

By Robin Stone I fought against my feelings as I dutifully followed Sister Mary Frances into the basement and out of the March sun. After

saints, discipleship, sainthood, St. Dymphna, diversity, All Saints Day

Meet the Church’s 10 Newest Saints

Laura DeMaria June 30, AD2022 No Comments

Last month, Pope Francis held the first canonization in St. Peter’s Square since 2019. Our church now has 10 new saints – six men and

Healing and Holiness Through the Death of our Lord:

Richard Auciello June 30, AD2022 6 Comments

A friend of mine asked me three questions and I’d like to share those questions and answers with you, the reader. The first question: “Why

Ten Commandments

Carol Monaco June 29, AD2022 5 Comments

In the midst of all the social upheaval, injustice, and horrendous violence, where is God? God is with us in the Ten Commandments. God reveals

Target Hardening for Your Soul

Dom Cingoranelli June 29, AD2022 No Comments

The term “target hardening” generally refers to strengthening the security of a site against attack. It’s something we may hear or read about after terrorist

Blessed Are the Persecuted

Jerome German June 28, AD2022 3 Comments

On June 24 the Church celebrates the feast of St. John the Baptist. Having just celebrated the birthday of the Church at Pentecost, St. John’s

The Hidden Value of Work Unnoticed

Barbara Padolina June 28, AD2022 3 Comments

From the moment each of our children could speak, the exercise of teaching them to say “please” and “thank you” became an integral part of

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The Lord’s Prayer
and 12 Step Spirituality

Bob Kurland June 27, AD2022 No Comments

“Of course there will always be those who seem to be offended by the introduction of any prayer whatever into an ordinary A.A. gathering. Also,

Assassinated for Consecrating His Country to the Sacred Heart

Peter Darcy June 24, AD2022 7 Comments

Periodically, a wave of pessimism washes over me concerning the dismal state of both our country and our Church, but when it does, I read

Peter’s Denial: From Ignorance to Awareness

Adam June 24, AD2022 2 Comments

René Girard, a man whom Bishop Robert Barron believes will one day become a doctor of the Church, writes that Saint Peter, during his famous triple

The Liturgy and Personal Prayer

David Torkington June 23, AD2022 5 Comments

Many of the great theologians and scripture scholars who preceded and had such an influence on the Second Vatican Council had for historical reasons been

Find That Saint Who Speaks to You: Saint Anthony of Padua

Diana Ragsdale June 23, AD2022 9 Comments

About a year ago, I wrote an article on Catholic Stand about Saint Anthony of Padua and can honestly say that my friendship and trust

A Personal Perspective on Mass Shootings

Tom Collingwood June 23, AD2022 6 Comments

The recent mass shootings, especially by teenagers as the active shooters, have raised many questions. What is going on, what are the causes, and what

Claiming June for the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Mary Ennis Meo June 22, AD2022 2 Comments

Spiritual Nourishment for Ordinary Time Upon the heels of the glorious Easter season, Catholics celebrate Pentecost, followed by two more liturgical feasts. Ordinary Time has

Sorry Your Holiness, Diversity in Catholic Worship is Just Fine

Genesius June 22, AD2022 16 Comments

The word diversity is used a lot these days. In some ways, too much diversity (meaning variety) can be problematic, but more often than not,

Holiness and Experience

Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer June 21, AD2022 4 Comments

On April 21st, 2021, Pope Francis declared a son of our city, Pietro Marcellino Cardinal Corradini, venerable; so last Sunday, my parish celebrated an event