What follows highlights the marriage of close friends of mine, Roger and Helena Cartier. Both Roger and Helena passed away not too long ago. In
In churches where abuse has occurred, a question arises for worshippers. Am I sinfully complicit, just by being a lay member and thus sustaining the
Churches face challenges all the time. Our local area was a hot spot in the 19th century and drew many immigrants. Over time, different groups
Since returning to the Catholic Church nine years ago, I have listened to Catholic radio, read Catholic articles, discussed the faith with others, and listened
Most of us wonder from time to time what the future has in store for us. But as Doris Day first sang way back in
In 1965 Vatican II published Dignitatis Humanae (the Declaration on Religious Liberty). Ever since, there has been controversy about whether that document contradicted the Catholic
Personal development, or self-help, is a growing area of interest in our society. For proof just browse through your local bookstore for books on mental
Salvation is the central message of Christian good news. This is shown in ancient inscriptions like the Ichthus (fish), which spell out the claim: Jesus
How did the precepts of ethics and morality, based on the Ten Commandments and the “Golden Rule”, become a pariah to so many? How did
I became interested in the relationship between God and dogs when I began to pray for those suffering from Coronavirus. My husband and I have
Have you ever gone to Mass and listened to a new priest who left you feeling confused? At first glance, he seems orthodox, but there
Lately, the daily news is full of images of burning and looting in our cities. Prior to that, it was becoming difficult to express our
Your life, my life, every life, is precious. Every life lost during the pandemic is a tragedy. We’ve been hearing this from media talking heads
In the Gospels we see many instances in which our Lord commands His disciples to evangelize. One such instance is known as the Great Commission.
Writing for Catholic Stand gives me a tremendous opportunity to explore my faith, and I am grateful to our Editor-in-Chief, Melanie Juneau, and my Managing
There is one bright spot amongst all the Coronavirus bad news. There are some really beautiful Masses being live-streamed on Sundays and during the week!
Our bishops are in a bit of a predicament with COVID-19. They want to be good citizens as well as good shepherds. And it looks
Like most converts, becoming Catholic was the last thing on my mind. The first church I ever attended was Sunset Wesleyan Church in La Puente,
It’s been over 50 years since the Novus Ordo became the Ordinary Form of the Mass. The Sacred Liturgy changed after Vatican II and the
For over seven years now, I have been the secretary at a small church in my hometown. It is a small church with a big
The news cycle is fickle. A big news story is only big until a new big story comes along. This is true even with Catholic
The order of the Sacraments in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is actually different than the order of the Sacraments for our baptized
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, promulgated by Pope St. John Paul the Great, is an in-depth outline of living a life in Christ in
As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father;
