Catholic Stand – Page 268 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

What is Your Cross Made Of?

Gabriel Garnica July 20, AD2016 2 Comments

We always hear about the need to take up one’s cross and follow Christ and, if we call ourselves followers of Christ, well we should.

God and the Space Between

Cynthia Millen July 19, AD2016 No Comments

The Dave Matthews Band’s wonderful song “The Space Between” describes where he will be waiting for his love — in the “space between” the laughter,

Why I Remain Catholic

Laura DeMaria July 18, AD2016 19 Comments

In June of 2014, I stood before Bishop Paul Loverde as he raised his thumb, covered in oil, to my forehead. “Flora,” he said, dabbing

Yes, God Can Commune With Infants

Melanie Jean Juneau July 17, AD2016 2 Comments

Theoretically, we all readily concede that the Mercy of God is available to everyone, from the richest to the poorest, from the most educated to

Keeping Up With The Joneses

Dan Byron July 16, AD2016 2 Comments

Over the passage of time, I have observed a change in the Jones families I have encountered.The Jones family is that stereotypical family in the

The Unchanging God Will Be Nice to Me

Guy McClung July 16, AD2016 3 Comments

“Divine immutability” refers to the unchangeableness of our perfect God. Many of the pagan gods, both throughout history and still today, are not perfect. They

My Apology as a Christian

Dr. Allison Low July 15, AD2016 7 Comments

Pope Francis recently called for all Christians to give an apology to various people we have offended or marginalized in our lives. Hearing this request,

“I Used To Be Catholic”

Todd Nolan July 14, AD2016 11 Comments

If you speak with enough Catholics, you will eventually become familiar with the phrase, “I used to be Catholic.” Sometimes, it seems as if being

Rodrigo Duterte and the Silence of the Lambs

Ramon Antonio A. Aldana July 14, AD2016 7 Comments

On June 30, 2016, the Philippines witnessed the inauguration of Rodrigo Duterte as the country’s sixteenth president. He is the first president from the island

From Mystical Premonition to Contemplation

David Torkington July 13, AD2016 11 Comments

Some time ago, I was speaking about what I called Mystical Premonitions or Touches of God when one of the audience asked, “Are we talking about something that

The Children of the Promise

Ken Kniepmann July 13, AD2016 No Comments

Though I am the father of two adopted children, I have long neglected considering the topic of adoption, and how all people are the adopted

The Lost Defender

Ann Casey July 12, AD2016 No Comments

“Do not listen to the Insults and Detractions against the Vicar of Christ which the Fury of the little Monk spews up against the

Agnosticism Wins the Debate: ‘Does God Exist?’

Bob Drury July 12, AD2016 6 Comments

It has been the consistent teaching of the Church that the existence of God can be known through nature apart from revelation. “Ever since the

It Was a Sunday Morning When Rip Went to Sleep

H. L. Duncan July 11, AD2016 1 Comment

I looked around at the people near us. I only noticed the adults. I knew my mother, father, and my mother’s sister, but the others

5 Quick Ways to Make Your Priest’s Job Easier

Rachel Motte July 11, AD2016 1 Comment

I read a story somewhere once about a church office manager whose job was so stressful that she left to start her own law firm

Why Being Kind Is Important

Anne DeSantis July 10, AD2016 1 Comment

A Message from the Pope Two years ago in 2014, Pope Francis made the following statement at his Angelus Address at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican

I’m Cutting Up Amoris Laetitia

Kerri Lynn Bishop July 10, AD2016 2 Comments

“Hey guys, I’ve got this great idea for a family project. We can work on it together this summer!” “Really Mom?” “Cool!” “What is it?” I

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The Power of Counsel in Conflict

Steffani Jacobs July 9, AD2016 2 Comments

“I am right and that’s all that matters.” “It doesn’t matter if I make him/her feel inadequate and lesser than they are. That’s their problem.

The Consequences of 50 Years of Poor Catechesis: 2

Gene M. Van Son July 8, AD2016 37 Comments

Tackling the Catechesis Problem At least one parish priest is aware of the Religious Ed problem. Monsignor Charles Pope, writing in the National Catholic Register, says

Dogs In Church: A Good Idea?

Dom Cingoranelli July 8, AD2016 24 Comments

A while back, an acquaintance asked if I’d seen a dog at Mass recently. Apparently, she had seen, during Sunday Mass, a lady carrying

The Consequences of 50 Years of Poor Catechesis: 1

Gene M. Van Son July 7, AD2016 35 Comments

Something odd happens once the majority of young Catholics in the U.S. become teenagers – they seem to lose interest in their Catholic Faith. According