What is Original Sin?
Hunter Leonard
October 9, AD2021
7 Comments
A phrase often used and thrown around: original sin. For many, the doctrine of original sin is understood as a mark or stain on our
Living in a Joyful, If Not Always Happy, Marriage
Melanie Jean Juneau
October 9, AD2021
11 Comments
As a newlywed, I wish someone had told me what to expect after the glow of infatuation had worn off. Counter to what secular society
The Devil Had a Field Day and Almost Won
Ida Adams
October 8, AD2021
2 Comments
Forgive Me, Father, For I Have Sinned When you’re in the confessional, either old-style behind a screen and on your knees or sitting on a
Watered Down Christianity Only Gets it Half Right
Gene M. Van Son
October 8, AD2021
21 Comments
Somehow, for some reason, Christ’s teachings have been watered down over that last 50 or 60 years. Today Christianity seems to be all about loving
A New Film: “SAINT”, Teresa of Ávila
Guest Contributor
October 7, AD2021
9 Comments
By Coco Blignaut Rosarium Films is Making a Film About Saint Teresa of ÁVILA Our film, SAINT is an independent, intimate, character-driven film about the
Buyer’s Remorse? Marriage, Divorce, and Declarations of Nullity
Joe Tevington
October 7, AD2021
22 Comments
When I was 9 years old in 1968, I did not know any children whose parents were not married to each other. Since that year
Traditionism: Are Scripture and Tradition Enough?
Rory Fox
October 6, AD2021
15 Comments
Many Christians believe in the necessity of “Scripture and Tradition,” as a twin source of God’s Revelation. Some Christians take the stronger view of “Traditionism.”
The Problem of Idolatry Today
William Hemsworth
October 6, AD2021
1 Comment
The Old Testament prophets have much to say to us today. In their time they were speaking the words of Yahweh to a people who
Why Don’t We Know Mary’s IQ ?
Guy McClung
October 5, AD2021
8 Comments
Not only do we not know the Blessed Virgin Mary’s IQ, but we also don’t know how tall she is, the color of her hair,
A God Made of Uncommon Sense
Al Costa
October 5, AD2021
5 Comments
Common sense dictates that a solid is denser than a liquid. Common sense dictates that a molecule made of atoms which are gaseous should also
Prayer Requests and Donations
Robert "Tito" Edwards
October 4, AD2021
1 Comment
Salve Readers! My name is Tito Edwards and I am the operator of Catholic Stand. Catholic Stand falls under the Little Vatican apostolate umbrella. Little
The Warning: Seeing Our Soul as God Does
John Kubasak
October 4, AD2021
6 Comments
The word “judgment,” more often than not, carries a negative connotation today. Judgment is almost always bad and opposed to the secular virtue of acceptance
Single People Have a Powerful Vocation
Melanie Jean Juneau
October 3, AD2021
6 Comments
The Church traditionally recognizes marriage and the consecrated life as sacramental vocations. A married man or woman give themselves to their spouse and a consecrated
God, Beauty, Symmetry in Science
Bob Kurland
October 3, AD2021
1 Comment
Now, may our God be our hope. He Who made all things is better than all things. He Who made all beautiful things is more
The Immorality of the Covid-19 Vaccination Program – Part I
Steve Smith
October 2, AD2021
41 Comments
By Steven Smith, Alan Moy MD, and Russell Gonnering MD A number of Church leaders and others have voiced support for individuals to reject covid-19
Evangelism: Sometimes Just Being There Is Enough
Ida Adams
October 2, AD2021
1 Comment
I bet many other Catholics are just like me; I’m not comfortable discussing my faith with others unless they are like-minded. I could never stand
Why Bother? I Say, “Fight Mediocrity”
Daniel Mark
October 1, AD2021
1 Comment
One time, at work, I was rewarded for having perfect attendance. I even got that award for having perfect attendance when I was in elementary
Recognizing Wisdom From Above in Your Life
Pamela Mandela
October 1, AD2021
1 Comment
The readings of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) speak to us about the wisdom of God. The 1st Reading begins by warning
Catholic Medical Ethics: Respect for the Sanctity of Life
Joe Tevington
September 30, AD2021
4 Comments
A beautiful and inspiring compendium of medical ethics and a call to greatly honor health care via the Gospel of Life, the Vatican’s Charter for
Prayer and the Grace of God
Barbara Padolina
September 30, AD2021
No Comments
As a mother of a large family – twelve children ranging in age from four to 27 years – I am often asked this uncomfortable
Promotion of Abortion By Act Or By Omission
Dom Cingoranelli
September 29, AD2021
8 Comments
Is the promotion of abortion acceptable in any form? Is it acceptable, whether done actively or passively–directly or indirectly–by act or by omission? A Pew
Figs and Faith
Carol Monaco
September 29, AD2021
No Comments
In my family’s backyard are five fig trees. My grandfather planted the first one about 50 years ago. The rest came from rooted cuttings of
