featured – Page 16 – Catholic Stand

The 18-Minute Mass

Kevin Aldrich September 20, AD2015 26 Comments

The Church lays down a minimum for attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. The Church obliges the faithful to take part in the

sacred heart, jesus, love, suffering, redemption, Sacred Heart of Jesus, hearts

A Humble Love for a Hurting World

Leticia Adams September 5, AD2015 5 Comments

It seems not a day goes by without a headline story about the culture wars. Everyday there is controversy about gay marriage, abortion, contraception or

Why Bother Attending Mass?

Michelle Fritz September 2, AD2015 5 Comments

I hate the Sunday mornings when I am in such a bad mood as we leave the house until it has me questioning why we are even

Laughing at Dead Babies: The Avenging Conscience

Leila Miller August 18, AD2015 6 Comments

A while back, I read a disturbing blog post by Abby Johnson, former director of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic and author of the book, UnPlanned.

Pope Francis Remakes the Vatican?

Abigail C. R. Gripshover August 17, AD2015 4 Comments

The August 2015 edition of The National Geographic Magazine features a lengthy article on Pope Francis, written by Robert Draper after six months of observing

A New Perspective: The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes

Michelle Fritz August 5, AD2015 3 Comments

I’ve heard the story a hundred times I’m sure; maybe even more times than that. Jesus tries to slip away. People follow Him. They are

Chapter 10 of Love is Our Mission: “Choosing Life”

Kevin Aldrich July 27, AD2015 2 Comments

This column is the tenth in a series of introductory essays on “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the preparatory catechesis for the

Called to Deep Waters

Michelle Fritz May 13, AD2015 No Comments

In Matthew’s telling of Christ walking on water (Matt 14:22-33), we hear Peter say to our Lord, “Lord, if it is You, command me to

Part 2: Supreme Court Must Rule for State Defined Marriage

H. L. Duncan March 31, AD2015 59 Comments

[This article is Part 2 in a series. You can read Part 1 here.] In order to justify denying state government the right to decide

Part 1: Supreme Court Must Rule for State Defined Marriage

H. L. Duncan March 30, AD2015 90 Comments

Instead of a bended knee, will the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) present a stiff middle finger to Our Father who art in Heaven

Does God Still Speak to Us?

Michelle Fritz March 18, AD2015 13 Comments

I sat quietly; a little disheartened by a conversation I had just had. The person I was talking to told me that she didn’t believe

One Marriage, the State and God

H. L. Duncan March 3, AD2015 12 Comments

There have been perhaps a gazillion or two marriages since God ordained the Sacrament, as well as time and space and everything else He created. However, I could be

Whose Life Should We Respect?

Michelle Fritz January 21, AD2015 3 Comments

While writing this article, many are preparing for the anniversary of Roe vs Wade on January 22, 2015. Many of us are preparing for rallies and marches