war – Catholic Stand

At War Again, or Rather, At War Still

Genesius April 20, AD2026 2 Comments

Once again, the world finds itself staring into the familiar glare of war. This time it is a war with Iran. Over the last month,

Does God Listen to the Prayers of Those who Wage War?

Gene M. Van Son April 11, AD2026 10 Comments

I was a bit shocked by Pope Leo’s Palm Sunday homily. He said “God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.”

Armaged-Again

Nathan Krupa March 10, AD2026 3 Comments

Another war. Lord, have mercy. I don’t know that I have enough information to weigh in on the newly minted war against Iran. I consider

The Heartache of an American

Maurice Williams November 12, AD2023 7 Comments

As I write, a war is raging in Israel. I was expecting the war because I think the human race is fast approaching the end

Let Us Never Forget

Bob Blundell November 11, AD2023 1 Comment

The recent turmoil and slaughter of innocent people in the Middle East are a tragic reminder of how fragile our world is, as well as

War Is Not Healthy . . . Neither Is Tyranny

Mark Belanger March 20, AD2022 11 Comments

When I was young there was a popular poster that stated “War is not healthy for children and other living things.” These days we call

Putin Wages War on Ukraine

Gene M. Van Son March 8, AD2022 2 Comments

In 1969 Edwin Starr recorded the song “War.” The song asks the question “War, what is it good for?” Then it answers the question: “Absolutely

A Lenten Contrast to the Ukraine War

Tom Collingwood March 6, AD2022 1 Comment

As a history buff, I have a certain perspective on the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. It’s a sobering one. Being born just before the

5 Essential Elements for Peace on Earth

Dr. Allison Low October 12, AD2019 5 Comments

When we look around there seems to be great unrest everywhere in the world. This unrest manifests itself in sadness, emptiness, uncertainty, anxiety, fear, lawlessness, disorderliness,

The Wait: A True Advent Story of Hope

Cynthia Millen December 23, AD2017 1 Comment

My strawberry-blond, freckled-faced, non-stop mother, Jeannine, was the youngest of four and as such was hopelessly spoiled. Nicknamed “Peaches,” she was a very welcome addition

A Devotional: Living With Rumours of War in South Korea

Brandon Schild November 11, AD2017 5 Comments

“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is

The 9 Non-Negotiables

Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC June 7, AD2016 37 Comments

For years, Catholic Answers has produced a helpful voters’ guide on the five non-negotiable moral issues for Catholics. It is good but in the years

Holy War, Catholic Style

Victor Ajluni, MD September 26, AD2014 6 Comments

The headlines are graphic and sickening. Christians are being murdered systematically in the Middle East. It seems that while we look on in horror, the world is

The Red Sword of ISIS

H. L. Duncan September 11, AD2014 4 Comments

They bowed their heads to say grace, then started to eat a rare breakfast together when the cell phone rang. The man and his two-and-a-half

Pro-Life Messages in Ten Popular Movies

Anna Rose Meeds August 24, AD2014 9 Comments

Often Christians lament the darkness in the world around us. War, abortion, euthanasia, and murder are regular occurrences even in our own communities. No wondering