Why We March for Life
Todd Nolan
January 22, AD2015
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It has been 42 years since the Roe v Wade decision. Many will stand again this year, united in our nation’s capital, to represent those
Whose Life Should We Respect?
Michelle Fritz
January 21, AD2015
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While writing this article, many are preparing for the anniversary of Roe vs Wade on January 22, 2015. Many of us are preparing for rallies and marches
Traffic Sucks! Or Does It Really?
Autumn Jones
January 21, AD2015
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Earlier this evening, I decided to drive north on Colorado Boulevard during rush hour. I had to run a few errands along that route and
Aim Higher Than Purgatory
Patti Maguire Armstrong
January 21, AD2015
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During a homily, I heard the story told of an elderly man who had converted to the Catholic faith on his deathbed. “Why now?” many
The ELCA and Abortion
JoAnna Wahlund
January 21, AD2015
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A while ago, I read a blog post over at First Things that was a blast from my past. The author, a Lutheran pastor, recently
The Franklin and Father O’Callahan
Donald R. McClarey
January 20, AD2015
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A hallmark of the Jesuit Order has been courage. The Order founded by that Basque soldier turned saint, Saint Ignatius Loyola, had as little use
Against the “Usefulness” of Religion
Nicholas Senz
January 20, AD2015
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I once saw a martial arts competitor on TV, complete with mustache and mullet. The interviewer asked him what had brought him success, and he
Does Quantum Mechanics Provide an Analogy for the Trinity?
Bob Kurland
January 19, AD2015
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Introduction A stumbling block in my conversion process was dealing with the concept of the Holy Trinity–as a Jew, a cornerstone of my minimal
The Modern Family and the Holy Family
Kerri Lynn Bishop
January 19, AD2015
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Only a few short weeks ago, Catholics celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family. We celebrated the quiet strength of Saint Joseph, the head of
Lovers of Law and the Law of Love
Susan Anne
January 16, AD2015
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There is no death on earth so severe as the death of the heart. There’s also nothing as beautiful on earth as living life to
Was Your Marriage “Meant to Be”?
Anabelle Hazard
January 15, AD2015
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That Matt Walsh is one of the best voices for Catholic values in my generation. He presents truth to the world unabashedly and eloquently. I
Homeschooling and the American Spirit
Julie Machado
January 15, AD2015
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I hear a lot about homeschooling from the blogs I read and, although it is a controversial topic, I am sure it has many advantages.
Unanswered Prayers
Annie Deddens
January 14, AD2015
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My husband and I recently spoke about prayer and our prayer ministry, Pray More Novenas, at a local Theology on Tap event. After our talk,
Interview with Cardinal Burke, Part 3
Matthew James Christoff
January 14, AD2015
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Recently, I had the great honor to have an audience with His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke to discuss the state of Catholic men in the
Conspiracies & Catholicism: Nunsense
Foxfier
January 13, AD2015
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– Didn’t you hear about that big archaeology dig they did a decade or two back, that one that found a bunch of dead babies
Interview with Cardinal Burke, Part 2
Matthew James Christoff
January 13, AD2015
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Recently, I had the great honor to have an audience with His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke to discuss the state of Catholic men in the
Cardinal Burke On Female Altar Servers
Kevin Symonds
January 12, AD2015
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On January 5, 2015, Matthew James Christoff of the organization The New Emangelization published an interview he conducted with Raymond Cardinal Burke. In this interview,
Interview with Cardinal Burke, Part 1
Matthew James Christoff
January 12, AD2015
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Recently, I had the great honor to have an audience with His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke to discuss the state of Catholic men in the
Rational Animal Sexuality
Kevin Aldrich
January 12, AD2015
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This is the third in a series of introductory essays on the document “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the preparatory catechesis for
Have Yourself an Adoring Little New Year
Jamey Brown
January 10, AD2015
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It would be beneficial throughout this new year for us to spend more time in adoration. Not just because the Lord asks us to do
Why Smells and Bells Matter in Liturgy
Birgit Jones
January 10, AD2015
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We humans are complex creations. It cannot be denied that we are “fearfully and wonderfully” made by our God. The earthly bodies He gave us are
Balancing Culture and Christianity
Anna Rose Meeds
January 9, AD2015
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Culture is a word with a depth of meaning – a mixture of pain, joy, pride, love, restriction, and tradition. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,
Brushing Teeth and Stubborn Wills
Jenni Groft
January 9, AD2015
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Yesterday evening at bedtime for the little ones, I was preparing to brush my three year old’s teeth. He insisted repeatedly that he be able
In Defense of My Apologetic on Mary
Nick Hardesty
January 7, AD2015
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Last month, I wrote a 7-part apologetic (or “defense”) of the Immaculate Conception. Since I basically spammed the homepage of Catholic Stand for a week,
