Prayer – Page 15 – Catholic Stand

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Can You Hear My Prayers, God?

Edward Monti January 10, AD2018 1 Comment

Can You Hear Me, God? Can you hear me, God? I have a strong faith. I know He always hears me, yet my prayers do

40 Days for Life: A Transformation Process

Tom Collingwood January 8, AD2018 1 Comment

During the 40 Days for Life efforts over the years, our Knights of Columbus Council provides 24-hour shifts outside an abortion clinic where we say

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A Devotional: Dealing with Difficult People

Anne DeSantis January 7, AD2018 1 Comment

“There are difficult moments in life, but with hope the soul goes forward and looks ahead to what awaits us.” – Pope Francis When we

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Are You Praying or Simply Reciting Prayers?

Jeffrey Stevens January 5, AD2018 6 Comments

As someone who is in the process of converting to the Catholic Church, the prayers of the saints have been something I’ve cherished. Although

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The Brown Scapular: Mary’s Maternal Embrace of the Carmelite Order

Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm. January 3, AD2018 3 Comments

I am celebrating my first Christmas as a Priest this year. I was ordained back in August by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New

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Holiness is Not About Being Nice

Julie Machado January 3, AD2018 6 Comments

I used to think I had reached the peak of holiness in my life. I went to mass, confession and prayed somewhat regularly. I had

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The Hail Mary, a Biblical Prayer to the Mother of God

Ray Sullivan December 21, AD2017 4 Comments

The “Hail Mary” is one of the most beautiful prayers in the world. It combines the words of the Archangel Gabriel (who is a messenger

Social Media Takes on Prayer: Why We Pray and Act

Paul Kniaz December 20, AD2017 No Comments

We have all been flooded by posts on social media telling us to pray for Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other areas hit by disaster.

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Opening Your Heart to Faith

Wendy McMahan December 19, AD2017 1 Comment

We receive the virtue of faith at Baptism, and that faith empowers us to believe in the unseen God. It is the virtue of faith that

Detached: Cutting the Threads That Hold Us Back from God

Dom Cingoranelli December 17, AD2017 2 Comments

Can I be detached from the things of this world? Can I love God first and foremost, and be detached from anything that gets in

Pope Francis Just Cannot Catch a Break

Gene M. Van Son December 13, AD2017 22 Comments

Even when Pope Francis agrees with the CCC he gets criticized. In case you haven’t heard there is a new ‘Pope Francis controversy.’ The controversy has to

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How Much Manna Are You Gathering?

Jeffrey Stevens December 9, AD2017 4 Comments

For those who are new to the Catholic Church, as well as those who’ve been a part for decades, there are many mysteries of our

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Sexual Scandal and Sin, Rejecting The Gifts of God

Susan Skinner December 4, AD2017 2 Comments

“I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but

Monica’s Miseries and Fortitude’s Strength

Kevin Aldrich December 3, AD2017 3 Comments

These days we hear a lot about “snowflakes.” These are young adults who must be protected from the least slight, whether real or imagined. Fortitude

Imitate John the Baptist – Friend of the Bridegroom

Kevin Aldrich November 3, AD2017 1 Comment

When John the Baptist’s disciples are disturbed that Jesus’ disciples are baptizing people and Christ is increasing in importance, they come to their master to

Let Prayer Be Your Air

Gabriel Garnica October 23, AD2017 1 Comment

I saw you rolling your eyes just now upon seeing the above title, but I want you to work with me for a moment. I

Poor in Spirit or a Poverty Spirit

Ken Kniepmann October 22, AD2017 1 Comment

The name of a single fictional character captures the image of what most people consider the epitome of greed- Scrooge! Ebenezer Scrooge, the central character