Deacon Greg Lambert, Author at Catholic Stand

The Victory of Death

Deacon Greg Lambert March 19, AD2024 No Comments

Of all the words to describe the process of death, victory would be the last one on the list for most of us. Death to

Fat Tuesday and the Golden Calf of Self-Indulgence

Deacon Greg Lambert February 13, AD2024 1 Comment

On Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, people celebrate around the world by indulging in all the food and drink that will potentially be

The Divine Continuum of Repentance and Forgiveness

Deacon Greg Lambert December 19, AD2023 8 Comments

Forgiveness, both extended and received, is at the heart of the Lord’s Prayer and the Gospel message itself. We ask God’s forgiveness while forgiving others

The Power of Agreement

Deacon Greg Lambert October 18, AD2023 5 Comments

The power of agreement, in big or small matters, ensures all parties involved have come to terms with everything contained within a given arrangement. The

The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor

Deacon Greg Lambert September 6, AD2023 3 Comments

The Lord hears the cry of the poor, Blessed be the Lord. I will bless the Lord at all times With praise ever in my

Our Father: Breaking Bread with The Communion of Saints

Deacon Greg Lambert August 2, AD2023 1 Comment

In the grand scope of God’s divine providence, our daily bread is assured and readily available in accordance with the promise given to us in

Sheep Without a Shepherd Throughout the Ages

Deacon Greg Lambert June 26, AD2023 8 Comments

A passage from the Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus “moved with pity” over the crowds of people that had come to see him, perhaps because

Artificial Omniscience and the Tower of Babel

Deacon Greg Lambert May 8, AD2023 9 Comments

Artificial Omniscience? Is that even a thing? Maybe not, but it would come as no surprise to discover that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being

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Being Rich in the Modern World

Deacon Greg Lambert April 16, AD2023 1 Comment

When I was young, in the middle of the last century, there was a television show called “The Millionaire.” As the years have passed, I

What to Pack for Our Journey Through Lent?

Deacon Greg Lambert March 16, AD2023 2 Comments

In the old days, before Smart Phones and GPS technology, it was almost obligatory to stop by AAA to get a customized map called a

The Power of Forgiveness

Deacon Greg Lambert February 13, AD2023 2 Comments

During his three years of public ministry, Jesus was able to preach and teach in various settings, from the intimacy of a dinner party to

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New Year Resolutions and Lenten Sacrifices

Deacon Greg Lambert January 5, AD2023 1 Comment

As each new year begins, old resolutions are dusted off, repackaged, and often given a “booster shot” at the start of Lent. The goodies given

The Idolatry of Preference

Deacon Greg Lambert December 9, AD2022 5 Comments

What is your idolatry of preference? If you are not sure, perhaps a definition of the term will help. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, idolatry

Marshall McLuhan, Arguments, and Evangelization

Deacon Greg Lambert November 17, AD2022 3 Comments

In the movie Annie Hall, written and directed by Woody Allen, an argument ensues involving the philosopher and media theorist Marshall McLuhan. The protagonist, Alvy

Keeping God’s Commandments, Rain or Shine

Deacon Greg Lambert October 14, AD2022 1 Comment

There is a commercial about a retirement community that features an elderly couple taking their turn throwing a dinner party for their fellow sushi-loving neighbors.