Catholic Stand – Page 70 – Living the Truth the Church Teaches

True Wisdom is Open to All

David Torkington November 25, AD2022 1 Comment

What do we do here and now to live the spirituality that Christ first gave us? Do we need Christ to come again? No, because

Altogether Unexpected…

Sydney Sadowski November 25, AD2022 2 Comments

Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and

Belief in the Divinity of Jesus, faith, Jesus, Sacred

Canticle of Confidence

Susan Skinner November 24, AD2022 3 Comments

I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no

Death Called While You Were Out

Anthony S. Layne November 24, AD2022 5 Comments

I got reminded two months ago that Death is coming for me. The cardiologist, who had incidentally diagnosed my late mother’s atrial fibrillation, told me

The Smell of Christmas

Guest Contributor November 23, AD2022 3 Comments

By Elizabeth McClung Grief changes the lens through which you see the world. Everything seems new. But, it isn’t new as in novel and filled

A Reasonable Argument for the Existence of Purgatory

Gene M. Van Son November 23, AD2022 21 Comments

Joe died suddenly and quickly from a heart attack. He lived alone so no one knew Joe had died until a neighbor found him on

Celibacy to the Rescue

Jerome German November 22, AD2022 3 Comments

When I was a small child, singer Don Cornell had a huge radio hit (1955) with a tune called “The Bible Tells Me So”: Have

What If This Mass Were Your Last?

Rob Marco November 22, AD2022 3 Comments

If I was ever diagnosed with a terminal illness, I’ve often wondered, how I would I react? Would I be filled with fear and dread?

Boundaries and Christian Hospitality in the Holiday Season

Masha Goepel November 21, AD2022 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly, with Advent and Christmas following close behind. With snow in the forecast and decorations in all the stores, it’s time

race, bias, critical race theory, Liberation Theology

What Will Be Our Legacy?

Bob Blundell November 21, AD2022 5 Comments

Sometime in the Future “Daddy, What’s a Statue?” “I’m sorry honey. What did you say?” “Statue. What is it?” “Spell it for me.” “S-T-A-T-U-E.” He

lies, Ingrate, sin, fair, fairness, run away

Thoughts On Forbearance And Tolerance

Mark Belanger November 20, AD2022 10 Comments

“Never miss an opportunity to shut up” was a common saying in our region when I was growing up. The act of ‘shutting up’ was

Thanksgiving Cancelled This Year!

Dom Cingoranelli November 19, AD2022 1 Comment

Is your Thanksgiving cancelled this year? According to a recent survey, about one-fourth of Americans will not celebrate Thanksgiving this year. There are at least

Pondering the Nature of God

Mary Ennis Meo November 18, AD2022 3 Comments

Recently, I had the honor of presenting to our parish RCIA group on the topic: Christology, the Holy Spirit, and the Trinity. It was a

Marshall McLuhan, Arguments, and Evangelization

Deacon Greg Lambert November 17, AD2022 3 Comments

In the movie Annie Hall, written and directed by Woody Allen, an argument ensues involving the philosopher and media theorist Marshall McLuhan. The protagonist, Alvy

money, economy, avarice, wealth, WWJD, rich

The Right to Bear Alms

Ray Sullivan November 17, AD2022 3 Comments

Just about everyone knows the Bible verse, “The love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Timothy 6:10). So many people sacrifice their

Is Your Mission Sitting in Your Pew?

Genesius November 16, AD2022 3 Comments

As Christians we all have a mission. Christ commissioned all of us to go forth and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). After the

Peterson, Weinstein and Drawing Culture Warriors to the Church

Steve Smith November 15, AD2022 4 Comments

Much of the culture war is being fought by a militia that is well-intentioned and capable, but disorganized and ill-equipped. They need the spiritual and