Jesus Christ said some pretty startling things in His time here on earth. For example, telling people to “Love your enemies” when their enemies are
When we hear the voice of Jesus, how do we respond? This question has two parts. We first have to hear the voice of God.
In my previous article, we looked at why Jesus descended to Abraham’s Bosom but not to Gehenna after His Crucifixion. After exploring this topic, questions
As Catholics, we hear many times throughout our lives that we must see the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in others, even our own
I have recently been praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary devotion, which reminds me of how the Blessed Virgin Mary had the most perfect love
Yes, I know how to laugh. I can’t blame the handful of people who regularly read my articles for wondering. While writing my previous column
Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently
We should all reflect on God’s abundant mercy, especially during Lent. He truly loves us, regardless of the gravity of our sins. Even if we
One of the things I find most spiritually refreshing to do is to go to Adoration as often as possible. Seeing Jesus hidden in the
As this year draws to a close, I think of my sister’s December wedding and about how she is soon going to start her journey
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the topic of gratitude has been on my mind a lot lately. Being grateful doesn’t just mean saying “thank you”
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
In the U.S. Army, we would get several days rest and relaxation (R&R) after prolonged missions and deployments. It wasn’t just an opportunity to rest,
About a year ago, I wrote an article on Catholic Stand about Saint Anthony of Padua and can honestly say that my friendship and trust
I recently prayed a Saint Joseph novena concerning my future. I pray to Saint Joseph for a lot of reasons. Saint Joseph, after the Blessed
It’s okay to question ordinary Church teaching on some issues. Questioning Divinely Revealed Truth, however, is another matter altogether. So when a Cardinal of the
Now is the time when we celebrate the Easter season. As faithful Catholics, however, we should go a step further and reflect on what our
Everyone knows that if you put in the hard work, rewards will follow. This nugget of truth and wisdom originates from Sacred Scripture. “Make no
I think God gave each of us the gift of imagination so that we can visualize the angels, the saints, and the Holy Trinity we pray
An ancient legend from the Talmud tells the story of how King Solomon built the first temple. The great king wanted to be different from
The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates Jesus becoming flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary. We do not celebrate St. Joseph having the great
What is the first thing you do every morning? Check your alarm clock? Check your phone? Do you eat breakfast first? What is the first
“That they may all be one as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that
Finding our calling can be a challenge. A challenge we all must take on. Because we have free will and so many choices are available,
