Salve! Below is a short video of me requesting prayers and donations for Little Vatican, the umbrella organization that operates Catholic Stand. I work multiple
The world today touts a myriad of future advantages and conceivable benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). But only two things are for sure. Because of
Over the course of a year there are a couple of occasions when my old buddies and I get together. Although we are aging, and
There is a difference between price and cost. A priceless thing may be very costly even with no money involved – perhaps especially when no
It’s 8:00 on a sunny morning in Erie, Pennsylvania, and I have planted myself on the sidewalk in front of the Blessed Sacrament School gymnasium.
What do these words of Jesus mean? Most Christian churches do not believe in the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Though a few, notably
On May 21, 2025, a horrific crime occurred in Washington, D.C. A man brutally murdered a young Christian couple. The two young people were murdered
Summer is barely starting here in Northern New England. The trees are green, the grass is tall, but the air still feels like springtime. I’ve
Trust in God’s plan for you and that He will answer your prayer faithfully, and praise Him throughout the journey.
In the time we live, there is great debate about what are seen as culture issues. These are perhaps the sharpest divides in our social
Does radical individualism benefit society, does it serve the greater common good? Or, does it foster a fruitless self-centeredness? Any thorough examination of these questions,
In 1965, the good sisters in my Catholic school taught children to pray, “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” About ten
Eating the fruit of the tree of life in the New Testament (the Eucharist) allows salvation and eternal life to enter into us.
In one of his earliest and most memorable metaphors as Pope, Francis described the Church not as a citadel of moral perfection but as a “field
Edna May? There was a time when people knew, whom many then considered to be, the globally-recognized No. 1 A-list entertainer celebrity in the world,
We can pray to the saints to inspire, encourage, and guide fathers for the many tasks they undertake for their families.
Throughout history the male has been the spiritual head of the family. And as the family faith leader, the fundamental action for a Catholic husband/dad
“Achane Vilikku”. “Call the Father”. ( Translation of above words from the Malayalam language). These words delivered with such clarity and confidence startle me. My
On Not Skipping Mass, Even in the Summer As summer arrives, the paradoxical occurs. Though summer is the “season of relaxation,” when everyone can be
All of us are called to an eternal relationship with God. He created us, after all. Jesus shed His Blood on the cross so we
When was the last time you had a one-on-one with God? Were you at church? In bed trying to fall asleep? Were you in crisis
While still at school I went on a moral leadership course run by a group of priests. Before splitting us up into groups the priest
