On Relationships in Modern Society
Cecily Lowe
August 24, AD2016
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For a long time I have perceived myself as someone who loved to think, even if my thoughts tended to pop up at odd times.
Why I Remain Catholic
Nada Mazzei
August 24, AD2016
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Being a Catholic has always been a central part of my life. Though leaving the Catholic Church has never crossed my mind, explaining why I
The Search for Justice and the Devil’s Dare: Correction
Anthony S. Layne
August 23, AD2016
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On August 13, 2016, Catholic Stand published “The Search for Justice and the Devil’s Dare”, by Ramon Antonio A. Aldana. As Mr. Aldana’s managing editor,
Good Atheists and Bad Catholics
Patrick Malone
August 22, AD2016
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Being Good Without God For Catholics at least, the news that atheists can live a morally praiseworthy life, or people belonging to any other religion,
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Thomas Babington Macaulay
Donald R. McClarey
August 21, AD2016
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Joseph Stalin: “How many divisions has the Pope?“ Pius XII (later, to Winston Churchill) : “Tell my son Joseph he will meet my divisions in
Judas Pontius Kaine
Guy McClung
August 21, AD2016
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As a conscientious Catholic voter, who has examined the words and actions of the Catholic Democrat candidate, Tim Kaine, I have come to the conclusion
Transgenderism and Girl Stereotypes
Cynthia Millen
August 20, AD2016
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One of the more memorable scenes from To Kill A Mockingbird was the fist fight started by Jean Louise “Scout” Finch against Walter Cunningham on
The Most Holy Rosary as a Divine Path
Gabriel Garnica
August 20, AD2016
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We all know the beauty and power of the Holy Rosary, and yet sometimes, even often, we do not think about how truly transcendent this
If It Is True, It Is Not New
Dan Byron
August 19, AD2016
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If it is new, it is not true, and if it is true, it is not new. Every once and again, a message, post, or
Bill Donaghy & TOB: Step Away from the Insanity Into Reality
Melanie Jean Juneau
August 19, AD2016
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After interviewing Bill Donaghy from The Theology of the Body Institute about their upcoming Congress this September, I was filled with hope and joy for the
I Confess to Being an Addict to Olympic Sports
David Torkington
August 18, AD2016
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I thought I had overcome my addiction to athletics, but the Olympic games in Rio reawakened it, so I spent most of the last weekend glued
Lessons from Prison Ministry
Laura DeMaria
August 18, AD2016
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One Saturday morning about a year and a half ago I attended training to volunteer at the local county jail. During the training, the deputy
Prayerful Reflection For The Upcoming Election
Todd Nolan
August 17, AD2016
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This election season has been placing many into a state of confusion, leaving them to wonder about the direction our nation will soon be heading
Has America Turned Its Back on God? Part II
Gene M. Van Son
August 17, AD2016
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Things are messed up today in America, but it’s not all Obama’s fault, even though he does deserve a lot of the credit. Our problems
Has America Turned Its Back on God? Part I
Gene M. Van Son
August 16, AD2016
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The somewhat controversial conservative activist Pamela Geller wrote an essay last year entitled “The Poo Generation.” The thrust of Geller’s essay is that the ‘Poo
Love Conquers Evil
Dr. Allison Low
August 15, AD2016
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Lately, I find myself saddened by our American society. Our culture of death does not respect the dignity of every human life, disregards truth and
Loving When It’s Hard To Love
Anne DeSantis
August 14, AD2016
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Love is a Decision I heard a reference from one of the saints that “love is a decision”. In our culture and in Hollywood, love is
The Search for Justice and the Devil’s Dare
Ramon Antonio A. Aldana
August 13, AD2016
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One of my favorite TV shows is the Netflix series about the Marvel Comics superhero Daredevil. What I truly like about the series is how
Setting Men Ablaze
Ken Kniepmann
August 13, AD2016
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The world of Catholic spirituality is, in a word, immense. Contemplative, Ignatian, Dominican, Carmelite- you get the idea. Yet as I spent time looking for
Fr. Calloway Interview on “Champions of the Rosary”
Anabelle Hazard
August 12, AD2016
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The rosary is not just for little old church ladies and pious nuns locked up in convents. It’s been prayed by brave soldiers, young martyrs,
We Often Follow False Prophets
H. L. Duncan
August 11, AD2016
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On False Prophets in Politics This election year, more than others, has brought back memories of behaviors reminiscent of my high school years. Young teens,
Is God Hidden?
Bob Drury
August 11, AD2016
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To support his atheism, Bertrand Russell proposed the analogy of a celestial teapot. He noted that the burden of proof is not on the skeptic
