Have you heard the news? Mel Gibson’s sequel to The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is planned to be released in 2027. With Jim Caviezel reprising his role as Jesus, the first part is scheduled for Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and the second part for Ascension Day, May 6, […]| Catholic Stand
There is a unique satisfaction that comes from catching a fish on a lure you fashioned with your own hands. There’s nothing else quite like it. Anyone can purchase a polished plug or shiny jig from a store shelf. No special skill is needed to do so. But when a tuna slams into a trolling […]| Catholic Stand
August 24 is a special day for the universal church. But it is also special, in a particular way, for me. Of course, August 24 marks the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, one of Christ’s 12 apostles. But many regard the names Nathanael or Nathaniel as the same as Bartholomew. And Nathaniel is my name. (For […]| Catholic Stand
What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops (Matthew 10:27). It was sometime between night and morning. Ever since my twenties, I’ve often found myself waking in the middle of the night. I used to see it as a problem—something to fix, […]| Catholic Stand
St. Teresa of Avila to her nuns: … cast yourself into [the Father’s] arms, you know already He will not cast you away …(The Way of Perfection/Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer, 1566). God is love. Where there is love, there is God. Where there is great love, with our families and those closest to us, […]| Catholic Stand
If you’re familiar with contemporary musical theater, you may already have guessed which Old Testament story the title above references. If you haven’t guessed, here’s a hint: the title of the Broadway musical based on this story is long, modern, and a little ridiculous. Still stumped? The musical I’m referring to is entitled Joseph and […]| Catholic Stand
The Gospels of Mathew, Mark, and Luke record Jesus saying the greatest commandments are to “love God with all your heart, soul, and mind,” and to “to love your neighbor as yourself.” Mathew 25 ties this love of God to Love of neighbor and essentially makes them one commandment. And the Good Samaritan parable explains […]| Catholic Stand
The Parable of The Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) is one of my favorite parables. I love it because it is a fascinating, triple-decker salvation sandwich! Yes, you read that right. I am comparing this beautiful and powerful parable to a sandwich! But before you rip your shirt screaming blasphemy or something of the […]| Catholic Stand
The Cardinal Virtues – justice, temperance, prudence, and fortitude – are sometimes known as the pagan virtues. This is because before Christianity, the Greek and Roman civilizations saw them as the foundation of all other virtues, great and small.| Catholic Stand
“What is man that you are mindful of him, and a son of man that you care for him?” – Psalms 8:5| Catholic Stand
Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass?| Catholic Stand
Does radical individualism benefit society, does it serve the greater common good? Or, does it foster a fruitless self-centeredness?| Catholic Stand
In one of his earliest and most memorable metaphors as Pope, Francis described the Church not as a citadel of moral perfection but as a “field hospital after battle“ – a place where people who are wounded by life come to be healed, not judged.| Catholic Stand
Every father has a big job to do. From diaper changes to baseball practice, from driving lessons to the first dance, moms and kids rely on dads for so many things. Thankfully, many saints can provide inspiration, encouragement, and guidance to every dad for these tasks.| Catholic Stand
Throughout history the male has been the spiritual head of the family. And as the family faith leader, the fundamental action for a Catholic husband/dad to accomplish is to get his family to Mass every week.| Catholic Stand
All of us are called to an eternal relationship with God. He created us, after all. Jesus shed His Blood on the cross so we may be redeemed. We have been sanctified by His grace. God is an indescribable mystery and He allows us to approach Him and invites us to be in full union with Him. Through prayer, we are able to deepen our bond with Christ. Without prayer, the spiritual life is nearly impossible.| Catholic Stand
We are now firmly ensconced in “Ordinary Time.” But even ordinary time is not that ordinary.| Catholic Stand
