The upcoming elections rhetoric is highlighting the divide over abortion in our country. There are three basic positions on this issue: it should always be
Dear Newlyweds speaks of marriage and parenthood with moving and deeply respectful admiration and esteem. Since the 1970s, I have encountered Catholics (clergy, religious, and laity)
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for May 2024 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. Doctrines are the essentially unchangeable clarifications of Revelation and
I am a pro-life advocate, and my prayer is that women choose life for moral as well as health – both physical and psychological –
This past Thursday, April 25, the entire country of Italy celebrated la Festa della Liberazione, or the Anniversary of the Liberation. It was quite festive.
We have to remember that when our Lord is speaking to anyone in the gospels, He is, in a way, speaking to us: to you
Saying “I love you Jesus” has never been easy for me. I questioned whether I really meant it, especially with all my heart. Sometimes I
This is the eleventh in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and
The very reason why Christ sent out his love on the first Pentecost day was so that it could enter into all who would receive
The above title, taken from Colossians, uses the term “fleshly mind” to describe teachings derived from human reasoning and placed above the truth of God.
The Protestant doctrine of sola scriptura (“Scripture alone”) always was a sham. I don’t simply mean that it’s an error, one that has been misleading
The small study group I am a member of has been focusing on G. K. Chesterton lately. We just completed the chapter “The Paradoxes of
God gave each one of us the capability of having beautiful, strong, and unique friendships. Whether our friends are with family members or coworkers or
On April 8th, my little family drove north a few hours to greet the eclipse at its totality. We arrived early in the morning and
Many people are familiar with the opening words of Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities.” The words have been repeated time and again: “It was
This is the tenth in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and
Last month, I wrote an article concerning discussions I am having with a Protestant friend. He claims that we are saved by “faith alone,” a
A true Christian cannot, and should not, accept, affirm, or encourage, the commission of sin under any circumstance, let alone, under the guise of establishing
Last week’s article (part 1 of 2) explained the enfeebled prospect of the Catholic Church’s upcoming ‘Eucharistic Revival’ bringing about a nationwide awakening and positive
Several years ago, I was challenged by an acquaintance of mine. He asked me, “Where is your line?” At first, I did not understand his
When someone tells me that their prayer seems dry, we need to consider an array of possible contributing factors. Dryness in prayer can result from
Today, Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time, Melanie Jean Juneau, Editor-in-Chief for Catholic Stand, will talk with Drew Mariani about Gene Van Son’s
