Mary – Page 5 – Catholic Stand

Christ Within Us

Carol Monaco December 30, AD2019 No Comments

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, do we contemplate Jesus Christ being formed within each of us? Perhaps we think we are not

Honoring Jesus Through Mary
7 Things You May Not Know

Birgit Jones November 1, AD2019 7 Comments

The honor given to Mary by faithful Catholics is often mistaken for worship. This is something I run across quite often. You see, I most

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Fruits of Our Labor

Carol Monaco October 29, AD2019 1 Comment

There is a saying: “If you want to be happy, plant a garden.” Oh, how true that is! When we are gardening, we are living

At My Mother’s Side

Barbara Padolina October 5, AD2019 11 Comments

Young children, from my experience, are practically fearless. Their vision of the world is both simple and fantastic. Take this tall tree we have smack

Restoring the Order of the Sacraments

Susan Skinner September 30, AD2019 12 Comments

The order of the Sacraments in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is actually different than the order of the Sacraments for our baptized

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Heavenly Connections

Carol Monaco August 29, AD2019 3 Comments

As I go about my day, I like to look for signs to remind me that we have friends in high places to help us

Prayerfully Pondering Like Mary: Giving God Time

Suellen Brewster August 27, AD2019 3 Comments

But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. (Luke 1:29) And Mary kept all these

Mary: Do Whatever He Tells You

Susan Skinner August 25, AD2019 6 Comments

When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this

Inner Peace

Carol Monaco July 29, AD2019 2 Comments

How do we hold onto our sense of internal peace when we feel that our world is being turned upside down, shaking our core beliefs

The Continuing Impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dr. Allison Low July 10, AD2019 5 Comments

Did you know that among Christians, the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most visited pilgrimage site in the world? It is estimated

Motherhood, Fatherhood, and Calling No Man Father

Susan Skinner June 26, AD2019 10 Comments

As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father;

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Mary’s Long Day

Guy McClung June 21, AD2019 5 Comments

This is more of an invitation than an article; an invitation to think about, and perhaps share, thoughts on what the Blessed Virgin Mary did

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Sister Clare Crockett: All in for Christ

Gabriel Garnica June 15, AD2019 7 Comments

Sister Clare is neither a saint nor have any initial beatification steps been taken that I know of, but she represents the potential saint within

Take a Little Trip

Pete Socks June 6, AD2019 1 Comment

What if you could take some time away to do some traveling? Where would you go? Would it be a trip to see historic sites?

The Dwelling Place

Carol Monaco May 30, AD2019 1 Comment

In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a

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Somebody’s Handmaid

Susan Skinner May 5, AD2019 1 Comment

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to your word. ( Luke 1:38) I went to adoration

Have Mercy

Carol Monaco April 28, AD2019 1 Comment

When we think of Divine Mercy, we think of God’s loving devotion to us and His compassionate forgiveness of our sins. God’s mercy extends to

Have You Asked Mary To Forgive You?

Guy McClung April 17, AD2019 No Comments

An Interview with an average sinner. Radio Talk Show Host, (“SH”) takes a call from Alphonse Spangler, of Cardium, Texas (“AS”). SH: Today we are

Mary: Deified Human Hypostasis

Guy McClung January 20, AD2019 8 Comments

Now that is one theological mouthful. Some definitions may help. The meanings of “deified” and “human” are fairly clear. “Hypostasis” has been defined in several