OSV | Newsweekly | July 2, 2006

Sports and Faith

When it comes to sports and faith, the World Cup runneth over

Fewer priests means growth for lay parish leaders

Administrative and ministerial roles emerge from decline in active clergy

Vatican-China relations termed a 'delicate game'

Negotiations over religious freedom seen as more difficult than they were with the Soviets

Opinions differ on how to educate the faithful

'Whole-community catechesis' methods vary, but critics say current models are insufficient

Recognizing the divine author of all great works

In his memoir, Charles Scribner III describes how his appreciation of fine art helped his journey to Catholicism

Don't be a slave to borrowing

Avoid the scenario of Proverbs 22 by curbing spending, developing a sound budget and making sure you stash away cash for emergencies

In Focus: Catholicism & the old ballgame

In its timelessness, rules and rubrics, America's pastime possesses a Catholic sensibility more than any other sport

'Nacho Libre' delivers body blow to religious life

Wrestling friar lacks understanding of vows

Transcending nature

Jesus does miraculous things in the Gospel, but the same miracles also can happen to us

Seasonal Catholics descend

For churches in tourist destination around the country it's not uncommon for parish life to be impacted by transient visitors

Sacramental origins

According to Scripture and tradition, Christ himself instituted all seven of the sacraments

Struggling under Hamas rule

Students and staff at the Catholic-run Bethlehem University are facing financial difficulties since installation of new government in January

Protecting movie-going kids from God

Ratings

Does Clark Kent have faith of steel?

Does Clark Kent, aka Superman, have faith of steel?

Lessons from Da Vinci

Church should note many members are ill-equipped to fight the war against religion

The sower's strategy

If we want to save the kids and hand on the faith, we better start reaching the adults now

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Teaching the faith

The most pressing need in Catechisis is solid, systematic formation in the foudational teachings and principles of the faith

Have a Toast to the Life of the Unborn

Bill Schneeberger is the founder and CEO of BOGO Wines, a venture he is now using to raise awareness for unborn children whose lives are threatened by embryonic stem-cell research.

You don't have to turn off that red light

You don't have to turn off that red light -- at least not yet

Passing on the faith

Catholic media convocation was a moment to celebrate the wonder of the sacraments