My scariest dreams always involve Satan. The most memorable among them was the shortest dream I have ever experienced. In my dream I was lying
“When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens, I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.” –Saint Therese
On All Souls Day, I attended a Mass celebrated by my bishop in a local cemetery. As always, this was a powerful reminder of the
How do you love yourself? We are exhorted in the greatest commandment to apply this love to others, so it’s worth a bit of thought.
Off the Shelf 098- Leila Miller Sometimes it seems as if us parents are steering our ship into the wind rather than with it. Society
It was after 3 am. The barque fought through strong wave and harsh weather since the evening before. It was the Third Watch. Exhausted, the
Is the Bible true? Just about everyone asks that question, and different people give different answers to it. For example, fundamentalists claim that every single
St. Paul tells us that love is greater than faith and hope (1 Corinthians 13:13). He also says that one could have the power to
In the Jewish literary tradition, repeating a thing three times is a form of grave emphasis. Such is the case with Luke 15. There are
The one thing worse than a theology that attempts to draw connections between physics and God is a theology that believes it has no need
I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I
Off the Shelf 097 John Michael Talbot This week’s guest requires no introduction. After four decades, fifty-plus albums, and thirty-plus books John Michael Talbot is
I am returning after four months of what turned out to be spiritual warfare to continue my monthly column for Catholic Stand. I am very
Words have power. As Christians, we believe that we are saved by the Word of God, Jesus Christ. Yet, even in human language words have
I have always struggled with feelings of insecurity and comparing myself to others, but I thought it was just a part of my personality. In
A lot of people don’t like to talk about death or dying. For many, death is a fearful thing. It’s a morbid subject. As the
Let us begin with a story: A man and woman, very distraught and discouraged about today’s problems, walk into a store and see Jesus Christ
A friend of mine once told me, “You Catholics don’t like people like me”, I am getting tired of some people who ‘broad-brush-stroke’ people into
Introducing Pete Socks Pete Socks has established himself as one of the most reliable Catholic book reviewers out there today. In his seven years of
There is a lot being written and produced about the “end times” these days. As Catholics we believe and profess that Jesus is coming again,
Many Catholics may have fairly active sacramental lives and prayer lives. Unfortunately, for some, their prayer lives often omit prayer with Scripture. Instead, they focus
“Mary, give me your heart…so full of love and humility, that I may be able to receive Jesus.” – St. Mother Teresa On October 6th,