Catholic Stand – Page 327 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

Breaking Lenten Fasts

Fr. James Melnick April 4, AD2014 16 Comments

Many people have come asking me what to do if they broke their Lenten resolution. Do they have to find something NEW now? \”Ok, think.

NYC Cabbie: Evangelism Tips for Dealing with Ughs and Oh-No’s

Jamey Brown April 4, AD2014 8 Comments

Recently, a young man and woman hailed a cab from me in front of a bar on Twelfth Street in the East Village at 3:00am. They

What If I Need to Eat? Non-Food Options for Fasting During Lent

Anna Rose Meeds April 3, AD2014 5 Comments

As a child I loved Lent despite its agonizing subject. Thinking about the death of Jesus brought tears to my eyes. Shivers ran up my

What are My Jars?

Jenni Groft April 3, AD2014 3 Comments

So far this year has been a little overwhelming. Even though I know that this is \”normal\” I still often wish for days that just

Rebuttal – Part 1: 10 Beliefs Christians Have That Really Mess Us Up

JoAnna Wahlund April 2, AD2014 43 Comments

A few days ago, a friend sent me an article titled, “10 Beliefs Christians Have That Really Mess Us Up.” I read through the article

For Whom Do I Run the Race

Michael Lane April 1, AD2014 3 Comments

The only thing better than seeing a long lost friend is catching up on the twists and turns of your lives. Last night, I happily

Through, With, and In Him

Shane Kapler April 1, AD2014 3 Comments

Editor\’s Note: Angelico Press is giving readers a first look at the Preface of their new release, Shane Kapler\’s Through, With, and In Him: The

What Can a Large White Rabbit Show Us?

H. L. Duncan March 31, AD2014 15 Comments

A while back I was, as was my habit, reading a popular blog and the comments about the current post there. The usual religious skeptics

Pope Francis and Reconciliation

Brianna Heldt March 31, AD2014 7 Comments

There is a visiting priest who regularly fills in when our beloved parish priest is gone. He\’s articulate, gets right to the point, and my kids

How Do St. Thomas More and St. Thomas Aquinas Inspire You?

Joseph Tompkins March 28, AD2014 6 Comments

When we say, “Someone inspires us,” what do we mean? Do we mean someone fills us with good feelings or someone’s example pushes us on

Marriage is Not a Fairy Tale

Leticia Adams March 26, AD2014 18 Comments

I read this piece by Simcha Fisher that was a response to this piece by Emma Smith on Catholic Exchange. I thought I would add

Wendy Davis, Let\’s Talk

Patti Maguire Armstrong March 26, AD2014 75 Comments

Hey Wendy, that was some filibuster you did as a state senator, last summer. Wow! 11 hours of non-stop talking in an attempt to defeat

The Secret To Win-Win Business Deals

Christina Weber March 26, AD2014 5 Comments

Mom business owners tuned into God’s vision recognize early they must be leveraged. They can’t earn more in less time alone without working with others.

Surprised by The Real Present

John Darrouzet March 26, AD2014 1 Comment

I am listening to Father Reuben\’s homily about Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well with her earthen vessel when it begins to happen.

Living a Holy Life Is Child\’s Play

Melanie Jean Juneau March 25, AD2014 13 Comments

Just like C.S. Lewis, I was Surprised by Joy. Of course, there are certain serious Catholic bloggers who have a problem with my spirituality. Often traditional,

Blessed John Paul II: First Pope of the Catholic Resurgence

Donald R. McClarey March 25, AD2014 10 Comments

Sometimes a great historical figure is not as recognized as such during his lifetime. Other historical figures are recognized as monumentally important even while they

Traditionalism and Theology of the Body

Deacon Jim Russell March 25, AD2014 23 Comments

When you hear the phrase “Theology of the Body” (TOB), what comes to mind? I’m sure it will depend on your background and will vary

Good Friday Should Not Just Be Good Theater

Gabriel Garnica March 24, AD2014 2 Comments

We have all heard Shakespeare’s famous “All The World’s a Stage” line from As You Like It, wherein we\’re reminded that life is but a large play

Social Justice at Your Local Restaurant

Tammy Ruiz Ziegler, RN CPLC March 24, AD2014 18 Comments

So often in conservative circles, being diligent and thrifty with finances is spoken of in the most encouraging terms. We must be responsible with our

In Defense of \’Marriage is Work\’

Emma Smith March 22, AD2014 35 Comments

Editor\’s Note: This is a guest post from a young woman and it exemplifies a gracious response. She wrote as a young woman engaged to

Have I Grown Closer To Jesus Today?

Gary Zimak March 21, AD2014 4 Comments

As we journey through the forty days of Lent, it’s easy to lose our focus. Even if we remain faithful to our Lenten sacrifices, we

Parental Bragging and Legacy

Anabelle Hazard March 21, AD2014 2 Comments

I tolerate a lot of parental bragging. I think its great when children know they’ve made their parents proud. I’m happy for my friends and