Month by Month with Mary
Pete Socks
May 21, AD2020
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I recently stumbled upon a small but powerful book. It dropped in my lap in a timely manner during this May the month of Mary.
Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Off the Shelf 177 with Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
Pete Socks
May 18, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 177 – Jaymie Stuart Wolfe This week we go full Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jaymie Stuart Wolfe joins me to discuss
Teachings for an Unbelieving World
Pete Socks
May 14, AD2020
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It’s not often one goes rummaging through a long abandoned desk drawer and finds a treasure. When it does happen what is found is something
Hope to Die
Pete Socks
May 7, AD2020
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As much as I want to resist doing it, it is tough to write a post without addressing the elephant in the room. The coronavirus
Seeking Peace
Pete Socks
May 2, AD2020
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I dare say most of us have never endured such a time as we live in today. Restrictions on where we can go, what we
What is Truth?: Off the Shelf 173 with Ann Garrido
Pete Socks
April 21, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 173 – Ann Garrido Let’s talk about truth….not opinions…rather truth. Ann Gariddo joins me this week to break down what truth is and
Grandparents we need your prayers!
Pete Socks
March 26, AD2020
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As I write this review we find ourselves in the midst of unprecedented time. Due to the coronavirus pandemic we find states doing lock downs,
Discerning Spirits: Off the Shelf 166 with Dan Burke
Pete Socks
March 2, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 166 – Dan Burke This week on Off the Shelf Dan Burke joins me to discuss a powerful and much needed topic……the
Fruits of Fatima: Off the Shelf 165 with Joseph Pronechen
Pete Socks
February 24, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 165 – Joseph Pronechen This week we spend some time focusing on the messages given to us at Fatima by our Mother Mary.
A Lenten Journey with Mary
Pete Socks
February 15, AD2020
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The season of Lent is soon upon us so now i a good time to consider what resources you will utilize on your Lenten journey.
What Really Happens After We Die
Pete Socks
January 30, AD2020
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Death is not a topic many of us want to think about but it’s an occurrence that we will all have to face. No matter
The Early Church: Off the Shelf 161 with James Papandrea
Pete Socks
January 27, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 161 – James Papandrea This week I am joined by Jim Papandrea to discuss his book The Early Church (33–313): St. Peter, the Apostles,
The Early Church – Reclaiming Catholic History
Pete Socks
January 23, AD2020
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A few weeks ago I reviewed The Church and the Roman Empire (301–490): Constantine, Councils, and the Fall of Rome (Reclaiming Catholic History). You can
Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time: Off the Shelf 160 with Sara Estabrooks
Pete Socks
January 20, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 160 – Sara Estabrooks If there is one key area we can focus on in our spiritual lives that will ultimately help
Consecration to Saint Joseph: Off the Shelf 159 with Fr Donald Calloway
Pete Socks
January 13, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 159 – Father Donald Calloway All one needs to do is look on social media or turn on the news and you
Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time
Pete Socks
January 9, AD2020
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If you are looking for a sure-fire way to grow in your faith, I can think of no better way than to do a deep
Exalted: Off the Shelf 158 with Sonja Corbitt
Pete Socks
January 6, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 158 – Sonja Corbitt Fresh off the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Sonja Corbitt and I sit down to discuss her
Top Ten Books of 2019 – The Catholic Book Blogger Edition
Pete Socks
January 2, AD2020
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2019 marked my first full year of reviewing books here at Catholic Stand and my seventh year reviewing books overall. Oh what a year it
The Eucharist Foretold: Off the Shelf 157 with Mike Aquilina
Pete Socks
December 30, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 157 – Mike Aquilina We wrap up 2019 with my good friend Mike Aquilina. Join us as we take a look at
Consecration to Saint Joseph
Pete Socks
December 26, AD2019
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For much of 2019, I waited with great anticipation for a book that was in development. When it first was announced by the author, it
Meeting the Protestant Challenge: Off the Shelf 156 with Karlo Broussard
Pete Socks
December 23, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 156 – Karlo Broussard At some point every one of us has heard things like: “How can you believe that? Don’t you
A Contemplative Las Posadas: Off the Shelf 155 with Bill Snyder
Pete Socks
December 16, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 155 – Bill Snyder The season of Advent is in full swing and this week I wanted to share a special novena
