Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence is one of the most unsettling novels a Catholic could read. Recounting the story of Portuguese Jesuits facing martyrdom and persecution
I am tired of hearing the phrase, they have a right. I hear this said on television, radio, or among people in everyday life about
Whenever we hear the term “stay-at-home” mom or “housewife,” we picture a woman whose life revolves around her kids. We all know the stereotype. The
Trained to evangelize, with social media at their fingertips, modern Catholics might be surprised to discover that the most effective missionaries are still those who
Having grown up in the United States, I thought it was common knowledge that playing sports is a school of morality, character training, and indispensable
The Message First Delivered to Poor Shepherds Of the whole gamut of myths, legends and fairy tales that have been told in human history, not
Doctrinal Homily Outlines, a lectionary-based aid for homilists, began as this layman’s response to the Year of Faith Pope Benedict XVI declared for 2012-2013. In
There is a lot of talk in the church these days about mercy verses the truth, or what is also known as love verses the
The Blessed Virgin Mary was the subject of an exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in 2014. She drew record-breaking attendance
At the end of the Book Of Job, God tells the acquaintances of Job, who have denigrated, accused, and chastised Job, to prepare sacrifices; but
Most of us think we know how to pray, others may ponder the question, “How do I pray?” This article can be used by both
We all have things that regularly appear in our prayer petitions. Some are wants, some needs, and some are desires. As the saying goes,
During this Christmas season, it’s good to take a look at what the true meaning of the birth of Christ was. It was not only
Jesus, the Reason for our Joy Another year has passed, and the Christmas Season is here. This is a time of reflection, a time of joy
“The name is strange. It startles one at first. It is so bold, so new, so fearless. It does not attract, rather the reverse. But
Some Catholics may be unaware of, or are possibly confused by, the controversy following the release of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia, and the new letter and dubia
Are you a Millennial who wants to get involved with one of the most exciting endeavors of the New Evangelization? If so all you have
[Editor’s Note: This article was published on Catholic Stand on December 25, 2015. We are republishing here for your holiday enjoyment, since the message is
When the Crusaders opened up the Holy Land to pilgrims, they set the scene for a new dawn in Christian Spirituality in the twelfth century.
When Martin Luther King would speak about race relations, he would frequently use a quote, originally attributed to an unknown black minister who used it
One of the great joys of being Catholic is that Christmas last eight days, followed by a whole season for Christmas.While others grudgingly pack away
It came earlier than usual this year. Typically the “lake effect” snow doesn’t hit until January and then comes regularly through April. It takes the
