Catholic Stand – Page 347 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

A Tale of Three Priests

Damian Goddard February 26, AD2013 13 Comments

In keeping with Oscar season, for those who follow that sorta thing, I’ll begin with a quote from famed actor Max Von Sydow who once

Chesty Puller and Catholic Chaplains

Donald R. McClarey February 26, AD2013 22 Comments

Some men become legends after their deaths and others become legends while they are alive. Lewis Burwell Puller, forever known as \”Chesty\”, was in

Exercising Good Judgment

Debi Vinnedge February 25, AD2013 3 Comments

If we listen to the world which tells us that in order to be good Christians we must be “tolerant” of others no matter what

Giving Up the Power Struggle in Marriage

Leticia Adams February 23, AD2013 3 Comments

I have a very long life story. I am a convert who came into the Church kicking and screaming. I thought that I knew everything

Moving From Fear To Faith

Gary Zimak February 22, AD2013 6 Comments

Since A Worrier\’s Guide To The Bible was released, I’ve been doing a lot of speaking about anxiety. As I visit various parishes, I encounter

How to Meditate Like a Catholic

Abigail C. R. Gripshover February 22, AD2013 9 Comments

Meditation is a beautiful, yet often neglected, form of prayer and worship that deserves a special place in the spiritual lives of Catholics. The Catechism

About Atheism and Nothing

Anthony S. Layne February 21, AD2013 14 Comments

A couple of years ago, on my blog The Impractical Catholic, I made a snarky little comment about atheists feeling unhappy that people still prefer

10 Tips for Fine Tuning Your Media Antennas

Anabelle Hazard February 21, AD2013 9 Comments

“What’s it really like to practice law?” I once asked a close family friend, a female corporate lawyer, before I filed my law school application.

The Same-Sex \”Marriage\” Challenge: Let The Debate Begin Here

Francis February 20, AD2013 52 Comments

Many years ago I was living in San Francisco, my faith life was mostly rot, and I was working at a Catholic University, under the

A Mother\’s Legacy

Michelle Fritz February 20, AD2013 2 Comments

Many years ago I received a book from my in-laws as a present for Mother’s day. It was a diary of sorts for me to

When Not to Say \”How Are You?\”

Tammy Ruiz Ziegler, RN CPLC February 19, AD2013 21 Comments

In my job caring for women and families during pregnancy loss and infant death, about 90% of what I do is communication. I enter a

Pope Benedict\’s True Legacy in Africa

Obianuju Ekeocha February 19, AD2013 5 Comments

Pope Benedict XVI\’s resignation has elicited a lot of reflection and commentary on the legacy of his pontificate on the Church as well as the

It\’s the Devil, Stupid

Val Bianco February 18, AD2013 18 Comments

Like it or not, our country was founded on and sustained by the notion of a Creator. Furthermore our founding documents affirm that this Creator

St. Francis de Sales and the Velveteen Rabbit

Jennifer Hartline February 16, AD2013 5 Comments

“Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you don’t mind being hurt.”

What Does the Church Teach about Infant Baptism

Joel and Lisa Schmidt February 16, AD2013 20 Comments

We’re those people. In our families and social circles, we are usually considered to be the über-Catholics. We pray before meals, even when we’re dining out. We plan

HOW TO FIND FAITH AT THE MOVIES: Using The Decision-Maker’s Path ™

John Darrouzet February 15, AD2013 12 Comments

The Cumulative, Ordered List of Themes, Questions, Musical Warm-Ups, Movie Links, and Meditations No. Theme Question Musical Movie Meditation Warm-Up

God Can\’t Save Me From the Lion\’s Den

Emmanuel Joseph February 15, AD2013 2 Comments

I strayed away from Catholicism, the faith I was born into, because I never did understand it. Doctrines and dogmas never bothered me much, I

HOW TO FIND FAITH AT THE MOVIES: Issuing the Call to Adventure

John Darrouzet February 14, AD2013 12 Comments

Previously, John invited readers to join the quest for Catholic Stands in his blog Where to Start the Quest. In his first HOW TO FIND FAITH AT

You are Not Perishable – Live Accordingly

Julie Machado February 13, AD2013 8 Comments

I saw a pin on Pinterest that said, “You are a perishable item. Live accordingly.” and thought, “Whaaat…?” This is exactly one of those situations when the