This is a complicated question because there are so many variables which are potentially relevant. To simplify the issues, just three aspects will be considered:
The titles of Mary in the Litany of Loreto shine a spotlight on the mysteries of the rosary. And once we experience fruitful times of
I must always remind myself that much has changed since my wife and I were in our twenties. In fact, much has changed even since
When something big is about to happen, and I mean really big and important, God has a habit of choosing the person we would not
We celebrate the feast day St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38) on October 5. She grew up in poverty, lived a short, obscure life, and endured much
Of news headlines it is said: “Dog Bites Man”—that’s not news; “Man Bites Dog”—that’s news! The mundane does not sell soap, cars, or antiperspirants. Similarly,
By: Unknown Centurion The modern Church has abandoned her missionary mission. She almost completely disregards or disobeys the final command and commission of Christ to
Most Catholic adults can recall the rhyming Guardian Angel prayer they learned as children. Recited daily, the prayer reminds children of their special angel, a
Like many Americans, I carry insurance on a number of different things – some because I’m legally obligated to and others because I choose to
In the last forty years, the University of Notre Dame has had one national football championship. Since 1988 – none. There are now several entire
At Eastertime, I am always struck by the deep sadness of the scene by the tomb when Mary Magdalene does not recognize Jesus. In fact,
It is also necessary—may God grant it!—that in providing others with books to read I myself should make progress, and that in trying to answer
The other day I read an excerpt of a psalm that annoyed me. It said: “Do not fret at the man who prospers; a man
Who’s your coach? Who is your spiritual coach or director? In the secular world, organizations provide mentors or coaches to help people on their way
Salve Catholic Stand Readers! On January 17, 2013, Catholic Stand was founded and launched by Stacy Trasancos, with Tito Edwards as a co-founder. We had
Randomness refers to thought. Generally, randomness designates the ignorance of order. Specifically, it is the logical process of defining a population or set of new
As my son, Henry, and I were returning from a seminar on “The harvest is ripe, but the laborers few” (Mt.9:35-38 NAB), he asked me,
Shia LaBeouf, a well-known actor, recently converted to Catholicism and recounted his experience to Bishop Barron. Their interview’s YouTube video currently has 1.5 million views.
As my children have gone through school – all in Catholic schools – I often found myself disappointed with the lack of depth in their
On July 29th, 2022, I wrote my first handwritten letter to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a blue prayer journal that my sister bought
I have written about all but one of the basic prayers over the last several months. In this article I cover the final type of
Last week, I embarked on a wild ride through the northeastern United States. While my husband stayed behind to care for land and animals, I
