Catholic Stand – Page 283 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

I Remember, I Remember!

David Torkington February 25, AD2016 3 Comments

‘I remember, I remember the house where I was born, the little window where the sun came peeping in at dawn’. (Thomas Hood – 1826)

Ashes as a Witness To and Of the Faith

Tammy Ruiz Ziegler, RN CPLC February 24, AD2016 No Comments

Ashes on Ash Wednesday You never know who might be touched by your quiet witness of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Last year, I really wasn’t

What to Do When Pope Francis Trumpets Immigration and Aliens

Anabelle Hazard February 23, AD2016 18 Comments

With the cacophony of opinions clashing on the Donald Trump-Pope Francis cyber conversation, another voice is hardly necessary. But since I haven’t read too many

Lent in the Shadow of Death

Denise J. Hunnell, MD February 23, AD2016 1 Comment

“Remember, man, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” The priest uttered these words on Ash Wednesday as he traced the black cross

What Good Is It To Gain The Whole World If You Lose Your Soul? – Saying Yes to God’s Will

Steffani Jacobs February 22, AD2016 1 Comment

“How is a man the better for it, if he gains the whole world at the expense of losing his own soul? For a man’s

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No, the Pope Is Not “Bossing Around” the U.S. on Border Wall

Scott Eric Alt February 21, AD2016 66 Comments

Political agitator Ann Coulter took to Twitter a few days ago to share these sterling thoughts. The typography is hers. Jeb!, an AMERICAN Catholic, defends

Illusion or Reality? Pride or Humility?

Melanie Jean Juneau February 20, AD2016 6 Comments

During Lent, God presents us with a fundamental choice. Will we choose to continue to live in our human illusions or will we allow God

The Zika Virus and the Demographic Winter

Todd Nolan February 20, AD2016 1 Comment

Stories concerning the Zika virus have been all over the news, lately, and for good reason. I am all in favor of informing the public

The Most Holy Rosary: Our Simple Breviary (Part 2)

Cynthia Millen February 19, AD2016 No Comments

Author’s Note: This article is the second in a five-part series examining the beauty and medication of the Most Holy Rosary. This series is dedicated

The Ways of God Are Not Those of Man

Bob Drury February 19, AD2016 1 Comment

In The Surprise by G.K. Chesterton, the author of a play sees his characters act justly and with love at his creative command, yet he

Every Stitch a Prayer

Rachel Motte February 19, AD2016 1 Comment

Every Stitch a Prayer I dreamt I saw a dark-haired woman clad in blue. She sat at a simple table in a light-filled room, working

The Via Crucis: Walking the Passion with Jesus, Part One

Paul Senz February 18, AD2016 2 Comments

We cannot possibly truly imagine what Jesus Christ went through during His Passion and Death. Suffering the horrible, excruciating, ignominious scourging and crucifixion, carrying the

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Three Kinds of Catholics?

Dan Byron February 18, AD2016 3 Comments

Three kinds of Catholics From time to time, our work schedule disrupted the now weekly Tuesday morning coffee breaks Josh, my cube farm neighbor, and

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I Still Don’t Understand My Vocation To Fatherhood

Cullen Herout February 16, AD2016 4 Comments

It was 5:15 in the afternoon. I had been pacing around the room rocking a fussy baby for about a half hour. The last ten minutes

Worldview, the Supreme Court, and the Ten Commandments

H. L. Duncan February 16, AD2016 5 Comments

The subjects we chose during telephone conversations with relatives and friends tend to change over time. If you or they have lived a relatively long

The Eucharist: The Perfect Valentine

Dawn Carpenter February 14, AD2016 3 Comments

For Valentine’s Day this year, I am taking a new approach. No more chocolate, fancy dinners or jewelry. This year’s gift is the ultimate. This

This Valentine’s Day Pledge to Love Your Vows

Kerri Lynn Bishop February 13, AD2016 1 Comment

Thoughts of Valentine’s Day fills our heads with images of frilly pink hearts, chocolate covered strawberries, fluffy teddy bears, and of course, the cute bottomed