Saint Francis of Assisi – Catholic Stand

It’s the End of the World!

Ray Sullivan July 15, AD2022 48 Comments

It sure seems to me that evil is accelerating in the world at an exponential rate. Mortal sin has become the norm in the world,

Preparations for the Joy of Christmas

B.J. Gonzalvo December 23, AD2020 No Comments

I grew up in the Philippines, where Christmas music hits the radio airwaves as soon as the first “ber” month comes. Yes, as early as

Finding My ‘Little Portion’

Loreto Xavier August 15, AD2020 1 Comment

Last year, during a Secular Franciscan formation gathering, participants reflected on what we would call our Portiuncula—our own “Little Portion”. The exercise was creative, especially

Saint Francis and Spiritual Growth Today

Richard Auciello July 18, AD2020 No Comments

We often measure improvement the same way we measure success: by objective and secular standards; the benchmarks usually consist of increasing income, job promotion, and

Dress Sense and the Real Presence

Loreto Xavier September 16, AD2019 9 Comments

Pew Research’s recent study revealing that a majority Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence but instead believe that consecrated bread and wine are