Power of the Holy Spirit
Deacon Steve Greco
August 11, AD2025
2 Comments
… I think that God with His Holy Spirit leads the Church into the consent of the truth. He Himself promised that the Holy Spirit
Celibacy and Sexual Deviancy: Mystical Theology Has the Answer
David Torkington
August 10, AD2025
10 Comments
Truth Shocks, Deceit Rarely Does! It is said that those who have been uncovering the truth about the corruption in the Church, most particularly in
Offenses Against the Truth
Joe Tevington
August 9, AD2025
9 Comments
In what appears to be a misguided effort to make Catholicism seem more appealing, some clergy avoid preaching about sin – at least sins regarding human sexuality
Lead Kindly Light
Tom Thomas
August 8, AD2025
1 Comment
My mind is troubled by a matter that is not in my control. A sense of helplessness pervades me, at the thought of being seemingly
What Is the Living Magisterium?
Rory Fox
August 7, AD2025
8 Comments
In recent years there have been criticisms of the concept of the living magisterium (magisterium vivum). People have said: [The]… “living Magisterium” is… usurping the
Mortgaged to Death
Nathan Krupa
August 6, AD2025
5 Comments
I paid off my student loans the year I turned 41. A nervous breakdown in my twenties made me to default on the loans. The
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Alexandra Greeley
August 5, AD2025
2 Comments
Born in Poland when it was still a part of the Russian empire, Raymund Kolbe was the son of a German father and a Polish
Not a Demon, Not a God: What AI is Teaching Me About Being Human
Kenneth Cramer
August 4, AD2025
3 Comments
There’s a lot of fear swirling around artificial intelligence these days. Some of it is justified. Some of it is exaggerated. And some of it,
Wrestling With God
Pamela Mandela
August 3, AD2025
3 Comments
Many Christians believe that “wrestling with God” is a healthy and necessary part of spiritual growth, not a sign of disrespect towards God. It is
Catholic Teaching on Immigration
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
August 2, AD2025
9 Comments
Earlier this week, a friend asked me about Catholic teaching on immigration. The person simply wanted to know what the Church says about this important
The Sunday Readings and Catholic Doctrine for August 2025
Marty Dybicz
August 1, AD2025
2 Comments
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for August 2025 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. God speaks most clearly through Catholic Doctrine. Catholic doctrines
A Perspective on Church Controversies
Tom Collingwood
July 31, AD2025
2 Comments
The exploration and discussion of various issues and controversies facing the Church often takes place in the variety of Catholic blogs, including Catholic Stand. And
The Sake of Saving Lives
Carol Monaco
July 30, AD2025
2 Comments
The Book of Genesis tells the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. In the time that followed, Joseph saw his purpose
The Dog I Didn’t Want
Dorothy Osanna
July 29, AD2025
1 Comment
It’s strange how I knew that I would hang on to her. The animal shelter lady had sent me a sympathetic e-mail not long after
Be a Good Catholic Sport
Timothy McHugh
July 28, AD2025
4 Comments
There is tremendous excitement and interest in Pope Leo XIV around the world. He is an intellectual, a missionary, an administrative leader, and an American
Commission Impossible: Matthew 28 Revisited
Deacon Greg Lambert
July 27, AD2025
1 Comment
“Mission Impossible”, originally a television series in the sixties, has become a very successful movie franchise in recent years. While the characters and format have
“We’ve Got a History”
Dom Cingoranelli
July 26, AD2025
3 Comments
“We’ve got a history.” Usually when someone says that, it’s not a good history. They’re not likely referring to a treasury of fond memories. No—this
Do Not Abdicate Your Responsibility as a First Responder
Genesius
July 25, AD2025
1 Comment
In today’s world, it is common to recognize first responders at sporting events, community gatherings, or on national holidays. And well they should be recognized.
Summer Reading: The Catholics
Masha Goepel
July 24, AD2025
3 Comments
Last month, I spent some time recommending books for summer reading. If you’re my age (41), or older, you probably remember wandering through Meijer (or
The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, and Parishes – Part 3
Dan Fitzpatrick
July 23, AD2025
15 Comments
Too many Catholic priests are either homosexual or have bought into the homosexual-affirming ideology. By either engaging in or endorsing this moral disorder, they are
The Joys of Baptism
Diana Ragsdale
July 23, AD2025
4 Comments
The sacrament of Baptism is a tangible sign of God’s love in which we become children of God and heirs to His kingdom.
The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, and Parishes – Part 2
Dan Fitzpatrick
July 22, AD2025
9 Comments
The problem of a large number of Catholic clergy being effeminate and too many of our parishes gravitating toward a feminine nature has created a
