Jesus – Page 9 – Catholic Stand

Grabbing the Lion of Judah’s Tail

Ken Kniepmann April 16, AD2017 1 Comment

As we approach Holy Week, Lent has steadily moved us to the edges of ourselves. Yet, we can miss one of the most important elements

God Hanging on the Gallows: A Prayer This Good Friday

Ramon Antonio A. Aldana April 14, AD2017 2 Comments

A few years ago, the BBC news channel presented an interesting documentary regarding Jewish life in the first century. In the course of that documentary,

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A Reflection on the Last Words of Christ

Cecily Lowe April 12, AD2017 4 Comments

The words Christ spoke on the cross are some of the most important in history. Because of how important His Passion was, every word He

The Still, Small Voice in the Desert Days

Mark C. McCann April 1, AD2017 1 Comment

When we were born, the first thing we most likely heard was the soft, sweet voice of our mothers. It was tender and comforting, the

The Thirst of Jesus

Nada Mazzei March 24, AD2017 4 Comments

The last words a person says before dying are cherished by those who care for him or her. They are always remembered and reflect upon,

St. Paul and the Divinity of Jesus

JP Nunez March 16, AD2017 3 Comments

For Christians, the divinity of Jesus is almost axiomatic. It’s arguably the belief that defines Christianity and most clearly sets it apart from every other

Fasting: Opening the Door for Christ

Alex Wolke March 15, AD2017 2 Comments

Lent is here! For many, panic ensues on what one should be giving up for Lent. Chocolates? Facebook? Alcohol? Frequently, I have come up with

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My Three Me’s

Ken Kniepmann March 11, AD2017 1 Comment

Heading south from Orlando to Yeehaw Junction, the Florida Turnpike traverses a vast stretch of real estate inhabited almost exclusively by alligators, herons, snakes, and

The Prodigal Son : A Lenten Story

Deacon Greg Lambert March 8, AD2017 No Comments

We were told recently at a retreat that if only one piece of Scripture survived in a post-apocalyptic world, the parable of the Prodigal Son

Starting Conversations to Start Evangelization

Alex Wolke March 6, AD2017 11 Comments

I was working in a Youth Summer Conference job (they were very similar to Steubenville conferences) when I had the most uncomfortable experience in my

Did Our Lord Have a Sense of Humor?

H. L. Duncan February 24, AD2017 10 Comments

This question popped into my head one day. I can’t tell you why, it just did. I saved this question for Father P. because he

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To Enter the Dance with Jesus

Cynthia Millen February 21, AD2017 No Comments

One of the various middle school responsibilities for teachers includes chaperoning a middle school dance at which no one ever dances. After weeks of exciting