There is a view that Vatican II (1965) was a theological catastrophe. This view sees it as a capitulation to Modernism, sinking the Church into
St. Paul is recorded as saying that “wives should be subordinate” (Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18) and “under the control” of their husbands (Titus 2:5). Some
Recently my archdiocese announced that due to the decline in coronavirus cases, it is lifting the general dispensation from the obligation of Catholics to attend
More years ago than I care to remember, I was settling into my seat in my high school Algebra II class when one of my
A few weeks ago, my editor sent an email describing a recent anti-Catholic encounter he had in a local coffee shop. It reminded me of a
Debate is something that we Catholics should embrace. After all, the Doctors of the Church often participated in very time-consuming debates. Debate can be enlightening.
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!
