Catholic Stand – Page 204 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

Do Not Despise These Little Ones

Father John Catoir September 25, AD2018 1 Comment

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face

Material Simplicity: Paring Down to Make Room for God

Suellen Brewster September 24, AD2018 2 Comments

Last month we moved to a much smaller home. In preparing for this move I felt a deep need to pare down and simplify, even

Physical and Spiritual Therapy:
How to Train

Tom Collingwood September 24, AD2018 No Comments

Because of a career in exercise science and physical fitness, I like to make analogies from the physical domain to faith, of which there can

Have a Healthy, Holy Fear of the Lord

Dr. Allison Low September 23, AD2018 2 Comments

Do we have a healthy fear of the Lord? The very idea of “fearing” God often causes confusion because people think of fear in relation

Sunday: A Day of Rest in an Unstopping World

Sarah Carey September 22, AD2018 3 Comments

Rest on “the Lord’s Day” has always been important for God’s people. It was first enjoined on the Israelites in the Third Commandment: “Remember the

frustration, anger, confusion, sadness, alone, depression

Do You Know When It’s Time To Surrender?

Jeffrey Stevens September 22, AD2018 No Comments

There’s a certain gratification that comes with knowing we have done all we can do when attempting to accomplish something. This is a large part

Back to the Future – A Cultural and Committed Catholic?

David Torkington September 21, AD2018 No Comments

Over thirty years ago, by accident rather than by design, I became aware of the terrible sexual scandals that were, in fact, to hit the

The Rabbit Hole of Unchastity

Cynthia Millen September 21, AD2018 7 Comments

For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly.

The Patrick Coffin Show: Dear Troubled Catholics—Dr. Ralph Martin

Patrick Coffin September 20, AD2018 No Comments

The Patrick Coffin Show podcast features weekly interviews with A-list influencers and outliers in the effort to recover the Judeo-Christian roots of the culture. Patrick

I Don’t Believe in Reincarnation

Cecily Lowe September 20, AD2018 3 Comments

A few months ago, I met a woman and struck up a friendly conversation with her. I had been telling her about my disability, and,

More Catholic Thoughts on Yom Kippur: Step 9 of 12; the Yom Kippur Scapegoat

Bob Kurland September 19, AD2018 1 Comment

For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A

pray, prayer, praying, fall, fallen, conscience, humility

Blueprint for Catholic Living IV: The Prayer of Going Forth and Seeking Within

Mark C. McCann September 19, AD2018 No Comments

As Catholics, we are called to build an open door to our church, a door that both invites others to enter into our fellowship

Is The Present Crisis the Church’s Dark Night of the Soul?

Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm. September 18, AD2018 4 Comments

In the wake of the Pennsylvania Sexual Abuse report and the former Cardinal McCarrick’s dark revelation, I have received a multitude of emails, social media

The Divine Mercy of Jesus

Ray Sullivan September 18, AD2018 2 Comments

The Divine Mercy of Jesus is for sinners, and the more of a sinner you are, the more you have a right to it. This

Catholics Thinking of Leaving the Church Are Being Boneheaded

Gene M. Van Son September 17, AD2018 13 Comments

The last couple months have certainly been depressing for a lot of Catholics. It brings to mind the title of a musical stage play from

Sacramental and Civil Marriage

Patrick Malone September 17, AD2018 3 Comments

Leonid Sirota, a professor of law at Auckland University, reacted on his blog Double Aspect to a Québec legal case in which some arguments revolved

Do This Survivor A Favor
Don’t Go Komen Pink For Me

Birgit Jones September 16, AD2018 10 Comments

October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a tough month for me and many other informed survivors. This year, however, the pink forces are arriving earlier