NO NUNSENSE
Edward Monti
December 3, AD2016
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My first grade teacher was Sister Theresa; the year was 1971; the place, Marine Park, Brooklyn, NY. Sister Theresa was a sweet, blonde, chubby cheeked
EDITORIAL: The Father Pavone Controversy
Diane McKelva
December 2, AD2016
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We have deleted an article previous published on Catholic Stand regarding the actions of Fr. Frank Pavone, national director for Priests for Life. It is not appropriate
A New Advent, A New Beginning
Karen Reep
December 2, AD2016
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Before becoming Catholic I had never before heard of Advent. After reading about it I was blown away yet again by the beauty of
Worship God, Not Self
Brandon Schild
December 2, AD2016
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Why believe in God? Well, why not? Something made the universe or do you think if it was an accident? If it was, then we
Christmas Eve in the Psychiatric Unit
Guest Contributor
December 1, AD2016
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In the Hospital I was not just in the hospital but in the “Psychiatric Unit” of the hospital. This is what happened to me on
Terrorism, The Sanctity of Life, and Mercy
Anne DeSantis
December 1, AD2016
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On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania. and Washington D.C shocked the world. We will never forget exactly where we were when it
New Mass, Old Mass: Savor the Fullness
James Hooper
November 29, AD2016
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I am a relative newcomer to the Traditional Latin Mass, the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. My family and I first attended this form
Waiting To Give Birth With Mary
Melanie Jean Juneau
November 29, AD2016
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One day in December, our new priest led an Advent reflection in the school gym and asked the students, “Who is waiting for the birth of a new
Mary’s Emptiness in the Immaculate Conception
Stephanie H. To
November 28, AD2016
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There are numerous jokes and memes about the unique situations Mary may have found herself because of the divinity of her son such as Mary
It Can’t Be New Year’s Eve, It’s Still November
Dan Byron
November 28, AD2016
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Happy New Year! I expect readers will ask themselves, “O.K., Dan, you have gone around the bend on this one! It is not yet December,
Abortion, Ancestry and the Ghost Generations
Susan Skinner
November 27, AD2016
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Abortion was the forefront in this election cycle. We had a candidate who openly supported it through the ninth month, and who wanted us to
The Exorcist: Theology of the Possessed Body
Patrick Malone
November 26, AD2016
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Even with its interest in the spiritual realm, William Peter Blatty’s novel The Exorcist is, as befits a story about possession, still very much concerned with
5 Catholic Books For You And Your Teen
Anabelle Hazard
November 26, AD2016
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If you’re on the hunt for Catholic books for you and your teen, here are five to choose from: How I Stayed Catholic at Harvard
Mary, Mary, Quite Necessary
Ray Sullivan
November 25, AD2016
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One of the great divides in Catholic-Protestant relationships is the Mother of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Most, if not all, Protestants simply cannot fathom
Advent: A Season of Waiting
Nada Mazzei
November 25, AD2016
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The Advent season is now upon us. Most people around us seem to be hurrying about looking for the perfect gift, putting up decorations, and
Cigarettes and Fetuses, The Evolving Eden
Gabriel Garnica
November 24, AD2016
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The Smoke It was once very taboo for a woman to smoke cigarettes or even use CBD Isolate at all, much less in public. Such
Republicans, Do Not Take My Vote for Granted!
Denise J. Hunnell, MD
November 24, AD2016
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I am certain that as many Republican politicians gather around their Thanksgiving table they will offer thanks for the recent elections. Of course, they should first bow
Pray As You Can, Not As You Can’t
David Torkington
November 23, AD2016
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I was determined to leave my mark before leaving school, but, as I could not make it in the academic field, I decided that I would
Should We Turn to the Government or the Church for Assistance?
Kerri Lynn Bishop
November 23, AD2016
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I was tired, bone tired. It was a tiredness that went beyond mere physical exhaustion to conquer every thought. It pumped through my heart to deflate my entire
Strong Catholic Institutions: Offering Hope To A Fallen World
Todd Nolan
November 22, AD2016
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Catholic colleges and universities offer unique and rewarding opportunities for today’s undergraduate students. They exist to enlighten, inspire and motivate. They also strive to nurture
Beauty in Entertainment and God
Cecily Lowe
November 22, AD2016
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Last June, I went to see a movie with my father and my brothers. This movie was entertainment intended mainly for an audience of children.
Remembering Thanksgiving
Sr. Christina Neumann
November 21, AD2016
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As the American holiday of Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of how important thanksgiving is at every Mass we celebrate. As the Catechism of the
