In today’s culture getting married young may not be frowned upon, but it certainly isn’t very common. Recently, my fiancé and I, both in our
The political left and secularists have hijacked the term “social justice”. Ask anyone and they will describe social justice in terms of wealth distribution and
“Dogma Lives Loudly Within You”, said the Senator. Thank you very much, Senator. I am flattered that you noticed. I do try very hard to
The Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Detroit is getting “turbocharged.” At least that is what George Weigel says. In a recent article at First
There is rising darkness, chaos and disorder all around us today. This is happening both outside of the Church as well as within. It is
You’re probably familiar with the following Gospel passage from Saint Matthew (especially if you were at Mass on Sunday, August 27). It establishes Jesus’ Church
It’s almost enough to make a good Catholic want to become a hermit. The Amoris Laetitia (AL) controversy – the dubia, the Maltese Fiasco, and
I entered the Catholic Church in 2010, but my wife and I turned slowly away from the popular ideological goals and dreams of this world
I was in shock standing in the front pew of the church at my father’s service (a traditional funeral was not held). Monsignor was at
I will never forget the trauma which my vision problems gave me growing up. I had myopia and astigmatism which made every eye test a
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” Five Man Electric
“Do not be afraid to be holy! Have the courage and humility to present yourselves to the world determined to be holy, since full, true
God was here right from the start. Our unalienable rights were given to us by God. “When, in the course of human events, it becomes
“Many of my clients are dealing with a lot of anxiety nowadays,” my friend, a therapist, told me after Mass recently. Indeed it does seem
I have been pondering what seems to be the tension between loving the sinner and following the law. Often times we call people Pharisees if
Watching Bishop Robert Barron’s new series Catholicism: The Pivotal Players which focuses on the Saints can be an antidote to the poison that is sometimes in
A few years back I was visiting a friend when a man in a sparkling white uniform walked out of my friend’s home. When my
I walked out of the church after Mass, through the small courtyard towards the parking lot. In that staggered line of people, I happened to
Many today are getting lost amongst the busy consumer culture, bogged down with appearing successful and fitting in with those around them. This culture
Known colloquially as the Johnson Amendment, this action by Congress added wording to IRS code Section 501(c)(3) intending to disallow nonprofit organizations from deeply engaging
In a previous Catholic Stand article, “When the Needle on the Spiritual Tank is On ‘E’”, I said I hoped to explain more fully
I did not grow up wearing a chapel veil, but I remember hearing the stories from my mother about being required to wear one to
I am probably something of an anomaly in today’s world. I’m not a cleric but I have found fulfillment living a chaste life and serving
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
