There is much depravity, immoral technology, and evil-intent modernism seductively waved in the face of today’s adolescents. Parents need to exercise caution. Catholic parents are
When we brought our newborn daughter home from the hospital, the first few days seemed like a taste of Heaven. This little mite soaked into
Mass should be the highlight of a Catholic family’s week. And meticulously preparing for it helps us experience the Sacrifice of the Mass on a
As Catholics we receive a direct call to our mission from Christ Himself. And it is a call we should not ignore. In His Sermon
My first article with Catholic Stand, “What Are You Looking For?,” was published on August 9, 2017. A lot has changed in my life since
A trifecta of special days takes place at the end of every October. And Catholic parents trying to raise their children counter-culturally would do well
Now, if when He lived in this world, He healed the sick by the mere touch of His garments, what doubt is there but that
In 2021, I posted an essay titled “A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith.” To my surprise, some folks have commented to me about it
In today’s world, it is common to recognize first responders at sporting events, community gatherings, or on national holidays. And well they should be recognized.
Since the academic year is about over, and my teaching responsibilities have subsided, I finally found some time to engage in one of my favorite
Over the course of a year there are a couple of occasions when my old buddies and I get together. Although we are aging, and
A recent essay here at Catholic Stand focused on the importance of art as a “gateway” to the soul. I heartily concur. The author, Evangeline
Fasting has always been a part of the world God created. As St. Basil the Great tells us “It was the first commandment that Adam
Perhaps the oldest greeting/response of the Church comes from the wondrous news of Easter. The greeting, in Greek, is Christós anésti (Χριστὸςἀνέστη) meaning ‘Christ is
We are about halfway through our Lenten journey. How’s it going so far? Sometimes I just want to throw up my hands and call it
A Bible verse is appropriate for our times right now. Psalm 146:3 says, “Put no trust in princes, in children of Adam powerless to save.”
Each morning we wake up to a brand-new day. I think how we do that sets the tone for the day. Waking Up Having been
A person with empathy has a deep emotional bond with others. This bond results in the ability to often feel others’ joys and sorrows with
Years ago there was a bumper sticker that said “Quitchyourbellyaching” (i.e., ‘Quit your belly aching’) The message was simple – stop complaining. It’s a message
While browsing through history books in the library I stumbled across one with what struck me as having an odd picture on the cover. It
Suffering is one of the most profound mysteries in human life. Suffering appears, at first glance, to alienate us from joy, peace, and even from
How does one have strength in weakness? Consider St. Paul’s boast: “I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power
