Catholic Stand

A Time to Cast Away

Janet Meyer December 15, AD2018 1 Comment

When I was a college student with budget issues, I was always looking for a more reasonable lease. Often I would sign a nine-month contract and

flight, Christmas, Holy Family, Bethlehem

Advent and Suffering: Finding God in the Cave

Charlie Johnson December 14, AD2018 1 Comment

I do not usually associate Advent and suffering. I typically think of Advent as a time of joy, a celebration of Jesus coming to us

Peace, Anxiety, and the Kingdom of God

Deacon Greg Lambert December 14, AD2018 2 Comments

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God

Advent and the End Times: Refuting the Rapture Doctrine

Dr. Allison Low December 13, AD2018 12 Comments

More than just preparing for the Nativity of Christ at Christmas, the Church reminds us that during Advent we are also to prepare for Christ’s

The Mysterious Magi – Mystery Solved!

Pete Socks December 13, AD2018 3 Comments

Looking for a good history book on an obscure topic in Church History? I can’t think of a better book to suit that bill than

Biblical Hebrew – the Gift of the Sublime Parole, Part I

Dr. Edouard Belaga December 12, AD2018 2 Comments

Abstract It is well known that Biblical Hebrew is the historically most preserved and genuine fossil of the unknown today Proto-Semitic language. This is evidently

The “Our Father” — A Christmas Gift From God

Melanie Jean Juneau December 12, AD2018 4 Comments

God is shining His purifying light on His Church in a very public way. Humbled and even humiliated by revelations of abuse by the clergy,

God Uses You More Than You Think

Julie Machado December 11, AD2018 4 Comments

There is a sort of “holy envy”, in which we compete with others on how good our apostolate is and how much God uses us.

A Holiday Meal, Same-Sex Attraction and Catholicism

Richard G Evans December 11, AD2018 12 Comments

In this lovely but challenging holiday season of get-togethers, parties, and family meals, most of us will be of necessity faced with possibly uncomfortable questions

We’re Taking Back Christmas

Steffani Jacobs December 10, AD2018 5 Comments

Growing up, I remember Christmas being such a magical time of year. As soon as Thanksgiving was over, the Christmas decorations came out, the tree

Have a Merry Catholic Christmas – Off the Shelf 102 with Fr William P. Saunders

Pete Socks December 10, AD2018 3 Comments

Off the Shelf 102 – Father William P. Saunders We are in full Advent prep mode and I have a great book to share with

Miracle in the Classroom

Susan Skinner December 9, AD2018 5 Comments

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the

Make the Sign of the Cross and Start Your Day Right

Pamela Mandela December 9, AD2018 1 Comment

I wish to encourage all Christians to begin their day, prayer and all activities, with the sign of the Cross; praying in the Name of

Advent with Our Lady of Fatima

Cathy G. Knipper December 8, AD2018 1 Comment

For those with a special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle provides the perfect opportunity to journey through the season with Our

Jesus, Good Shepherd, salvation, evangelizing

The Good Shepherd: Seeking to Lead All to Heaven

Edward Monti December 8, AD2018 4 Comments

I have lived almost 53 years on this earth and just now I think I am really starting to “get it.” I don’t mean I

Reflections for Advent-Two New Inspiring Books

Cathy G. Knipper December 7, AD2018 5 Comments

Advent is traditionally a time of quiet reflection as we prepare our hearts to embrace the Christ Child once again. Two new Advent devotionals for

saints, discipleship, sainthood, St. Dymphna, diversity, All Saints Day

Witch-Hunters and the Hunted

David Torkington December 7, AD2018 4 Comments

The heresy of Quietism (1687) involved a complete misunderstanding of the classical mystical authors by various groups of religious enthusiasts that led to all sorts

Take Some Time to Slow Down this Advent

Pete Socks December 6, AD2018 3 Comments

Advent has arrived, and now we look forward to celebrating the birth of the Messiah. We also prepare in anticipation for his second coming which

Jesus’ Opinion on Homosexual Activity

JP Nunez December 6, AD2018 7 Comments

Throughout most of the last 2,000 years, Christians have considered homosexual activity a sin. Could Jesus’ opinion on homosexual activity differ from this? Homosexual activity

What is Old is New

Rob Marco December 4, AD2018 1 Comment

I was an early devotee of minimalism. When my wife and I met in 2008 I was sleeping Japanese-style on a futon mattress-topped tatami mat

The Process of Salvation: Past, Present, and Future

Dan Byron December 4, AD2018 2 Comments

One of the joys in living in an area like the Diocese of Knoxville, which is approximately 3 percent Catholic, is that there are many