Catholic Stand – Page 40 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

We Are Made in God’s Love

Diana Ragsdale March 23, AD2024 No Comments

One of my favorite saints, who I personally believe is one of the greatest saints in history (and I know others will surely agree), is

CS-Jesus-Pixabay generosity, Francis Delalieu, God

Where Do You Find God?

Mark Belanger March 22, AD2024 4 Comments

I was randomly mulling over poetry recently and the words to the short poem My Garden by Thomas Edward Brown came to mind: A garden

Eucharist, Jesus, communion, host, the Real Presence, authentic

Bigger Fish to Fry

Todd Federici March 21, AD2024 2 Comments

We abstain from meat at a parish fish fry by enjoying a heaping plate of fries, crispy double-battered haddock with tartar sauce and a coke

Crossroads, A Journey from Communist China to Christ- Part III

Bob Blundell March 21, AD2024 1 Comment

Bob Blundell, a former columnist at Catholic Stand has written a book, “Crossroads – A Journey from Communist China to Christ”. Bob brings one of

Three Reasons God Made a Covenant He Knew the Israelites Would Break

Deacon Frank March 20, AD2024 6 Comments

Being all-knowing is one of the many attributes ascribed to Almighty God. This attribute underscores the reality that God is constant, thus never changing. Today,

The Victory of Death

Deacon Greg Lambert March 19, AD2024 No Comments

Of all the words to describe the process of death, victory would be the last one on the list for most of us. Death to

Bring ‘Em Back! Part 5

Gene M. Van Son March 18, AD2024 14 Comments

This is the fifth in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and

St. Patrick’s Perpetual Pilgrimage

Mary Ennis Meo March 17, AD2024 2 Comments

“My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers. I am looked down upon by many.

Lenten Post 6 – The Waiting Game

David Torkington March 16, AD2024 2 Comments

St Catherine of Siena said that patience isn’t so much a virtue as the test of all true virtue. If you haven’t any patience at

priest, ordination, priests, Fr. Kapaun, clergy

In the World but Not of the World: A Guide for Pastoral Ministry- Part I

Rev. Kenneth M. Dos Santos MIC March 16, AD2024 3 Comments

Is it feasible to be pastoral in one’s outreach to others, bereft of Gospel Truth, Judeo-Christian moral code, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church?

Purple – The Color of Lent

Nada Mazzei March 15, AD2024 4 Comments

We all enjoy decorating our homes for each season, from orange pumpkins and wreaths of red and yellow in the fall to purple irises and

Bible Discussions with a Protestant Friend

Ray Sullivan March 14, AD2024 19 Comments

I recently discovered an anti-Catholic tract on the windshield of my Silverado. The tract stated that the Eucharist, Penance, Baptism, and performing works “of the

Crossroads , A Journey from Communist China to Christ-Part II

Bob Blundell March 14, AD2024 1 Comment

Bob Blundell, a former columnist at Catholic Stand has written a book, “Crossroads – A Journey from Communist China to Christ”. Bob brings one of

Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment- Part II

Nate Guyear March 13, AD2024 1 Comment

Click here to read Part I of this article. Punishment What is punishment? The Catholic Dictionary defines punishment as, Any ill suffered in consequence of

pray, prayer, praying, fall, fallen, conscience, humility

STEPS 1-3:
“I Surrender Myself to You Jesus;
Take Care of Everything”

Bob Kurland March 13, AD2024 3 Comments

“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” Step 3, from the 12

Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment- Part I

Nate Guyear March 12, AD2024 8 Comments

Have you ever heard someone say that God’s forgiveness removes the guilt of sin? And have you ever wondered why God punishes a person from

Bring ‘Em Back! Part 4

Gene M. Van Son March 11, AD2024 6 Comments

This is the fourth in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and

The First Confession

Gabriel Garnica March 10, AD2024 5 Comments

All Christians should be well aware of the details of Our Lord’s Passion. One small part of Passion, His interaction on Calvary with the two

The Secret to Life-Changing Prayer: An Interview With David Torkington

Patrick Coffin March 9, AD2024 6 Comments

David Torkington is a Spiritual Theologian, Author, Lecturer and Broadcaster who specializes in Prayer, Christian Spirituality and Mystical Theology. For the past fifty years, he

Lenten Post 5 – Be Prepared to be Purified in Prayer this Lent

David Torkington March 8, AD2024 No Comments

When I first decided to spend my life searching for God I visited the great Carthusian monastery, St Hugh’s Charterhouse, Parkminster in Sussex, Southern England