Faith & Spirituality – Page 74

Every Christian is a Leader

Julie Machado June 8, AD2021 6 Comments

A career counselor once told me, “I’m not sure if you’re a leader” when I went to consult him after my first baby was born.

Mystery of the Altar: Off the Shelf 214 with Kenneth Howell

Pete Socks June 7, AD2021 1 Comment

Off the Shelf 214 – Kenneth Howell The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Through the centuries many have written of

Dealing With an Ingrate Can Be Trying

Dennis Dillon June 6, AD2021 6 Comments

Of all the things a human being can be, an ingrate is one of the worst. At least that’s my opinion. When good things happen

Jordan and Diana: A Thirteenth-Century Love Story

Rory Fox June 6, AD2021 3 Comments

The annals of medieval history contain many love stories. Most of the well-known tales involve romantic love, such as the troubled and tragic twelfth-century account

Keeping the Sabbath Wholly Holy

Cynthia Millen June 4, AD2021 8 Comments

Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath

How Not To Be a Martyr

Rob Marco June 3, AD2021 2 Comments

A friend once told me, “You don’t have to go looking for suffering; if you’re living the Christian life, it will find you.” Zeal is

Why Are We Praying for Peace So Much?

Nate Guyear June 3, AD2021 7 Comments

Since returning to the Catholic Church nearly ten years ago and attending numerous Catholic Churches due to employment-related travels, I have heard many prayers for

Deer in the Headlights of the Mass

Betty Parquette June 2, AD2021 2 Comments

I was like a deer caught in the headlights eighteen years ago while attending my first Mass as a questioning adult. In the past I

Reclaiming Our Sense of Agency and Rediscovering Our Connections

B.J. Gonzalvo June 2, AD2021 1 Comment

Lessons and Stories of the Past Year Over a year has gone by since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. We have been through on

When You Want to Give Back to God

Laura DeMaria May 31, AD2021 3 Comments

You may look at your life, especially as we get further from 2020, and think, “How blessed I am!” Even in a year like the

The Trinity:
Can We Understand It?

Bob Kurland May 30, AD2021 10 Comments

“Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.”—John Wesley, founder

Thank You, Holy Spirit

Carol Monaco May 29, AD2021 8 Comments

Dear Holy Spirit, Thank you so much for the fruits you give me. Charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and

Mystery of the Altar

Pete Socks May 28, AD2021 7 Comments

Simple question. What is the most important thing about your Catholic faith? Answers may vary, but really there is only one…at least there should be.

Christ, Victor Over All Hearts: An Easter Story

Loreto Xavier May 27, AD2021 2 Comments

Only the Easter Story gives the Christmas Story its fullest meaning. My 2019 Christmas Story was a testimony to God Who never abandons us. This

Revelation and the End of All Things

Briana Huddleston May 26, AD2021 7 Comments

This exposition is the fifth article in my Revelation series and concludes the study. In this segment, we will examine the latter part of John’s

God’s Completion: A New Heaven and Earth

Susan Skinner May 25, AD2021 1 Comment

These days I am home a lot, probably like most of you. Though we do have caregivers that help with my mom and dad, the

Healing through Forgiveness

Deacon Steve Greco May 23, AD2021 1 Comment

God is good! All the time! The love of Jesus is far beyond anything we can imagine. During His ministry, Jesus always taught forgiveness. Matthew

Garabandal Miracles: Responding to Comments

Edward Benet May 22, AD2021 23 Comments

The article on Garabandal, Garabandal: Believe the Miracles, published last week on Catholic Stand raised many interesting comments. These could be divided into two broad