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Where Buddhism and Catholicism Collide

This article is free for all visitors. The similarities between Christianity and the Eastern religion exist only in practice

What is a Spiritual Director?

By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Companion and resource on the personal journey of faith

Vocations from the Christian Middle East

By George Dimitry Gallaro. Silver lining in otherwise dark clouds.

Visit helps American Palestinian reconnect with roots

By Gloria Shahin Fuzia. Papal pilgrimage reaffirms for Catholic writer the land's significance to all followers of Christ

The real story behind Constantine's conversion

By Chad Tyler Gerber. On the 1,700th anniversary of the Battle of Milvian Bridge, here’s a look at who the emperor really was.

The Least Traveled Path

Homily Background for August 28, 2011 - Year A. (Subscription required)

Some real lessons of 'The Lost Tomb of Jesus'

This article is free for registered users. Documentary is the latest in a recent string of short-lived "threats" to Christianity. Why is there such an interest?

Pastoral answers: Many beliefs, one God

By Msgr. Mannion. While Catholicism respects many religions, it firmly believes in the one true God revealed in Christ. Subscription required

Our Take: Preventing anemic teen faith

You may think your teenager is a Christian, but the author of a new book argues that he or she may actually be a “moralistic therapeutic deist” instead.

Openers: BIshops stress U.S. 'moral responsibility' to Iraqi Christians

This column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. U.S. bishops take up the message of Iraq stability at annual fall meeting

October 25, Thursday Weekday

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October 22, Wednesday Weekday

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May 15, Isadore

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March 7, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

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Living the Gospel of Jesus

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Christians are bound by the Lord’s own example, ‘Father, forgive them.…’ (Subscription required)

Journal asks big questions about faith and culture

Host interviews authors to examine culture through Christian lens

Since both Islam and Christianity have their roots in Abrahamic religion, the argument is often made that this common root of Abraham makes them similar. Nothing could be further from the truth. The differences between the two faiths are so profound that merely coming from the same root does not in any way make them similar.

Is Islam a force for good? Or for violence?

By Valerie Schmalz. Catholic philosopher says Catholics have much to learn from Muslims; from good and bad

Iraq war has tragic consequences for country’s Christians

By Russell Shaw. As Iraqi Catholics face terrible persecution, U.S. government must take concrete steps to help them. (Subscription required)

Here comes everybody

By Robert P. Lockwood. Doing civic duty at evangelical church ends up reminding columnist of Church's universality

From Crescent to Cross

What keeps Muslims from becoming Christians?

February 6, St. Paul Miki and companions

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

Faith Without Religion

By James W. Kinn. Authentic Christianity requires Christian community

Editorial: Tempered response needed to Syrian crisis

The shelling, rifle shots, screams and stampedes make for compelling newscasts today — but what about tomorrow?

Editorial: Tears for Africa

Catholic Americans are likely to receive little news about Africa in their secular media, but it is essential that they support Church efforts on the continent.

Editorial: Religious liberty alarms

The situation in Europe has become so worrisome that there are now organizations being formed to defend the faith in what once was the most Christian of continents.

Editorial: Path to Middle East peace

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. One casualty of the conflict is Christian presence in the land that Jesus walked.

Ecumenical dialogue builds path to unity among Christians

By Scott Alessi. Obstacles still persist, but Church’s efforts continue to bridge gaps with Christian denominations. Subscription required

Christianity has had long, tortuous road in China

Father Michael Orsi Priest's book could help Church leaders avoid the mistakes of the past in order to let the flower of faith blossom again

Building God’s Kingdom Today

By Richard Gribble. Catholicism’s ecumenical challenge. (Subscription required)

Anti-Christian blitz on Tebow

By Robert P. Lockwood. Broncos quarterback draws hateful comments solely because of his unabashed profession of Christianity

Amid unrest, Syria’s Christians fear for future

By Andrea Kirk Assaf. Their religious freedoms could dissolve if current regime is overthrown by Sunni Muslim majority

A Religion of Losers

By Father Benedict Groeschel. Will the United States go down the same path as Western Europe?

A Question of Witness to the Church

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. When Catholics live Christianity, others are convinced that Catholics truly believe what they profess

A New Generation’s View

By Father Mark G. Boyer. Among the ‘Mosaics’ and the ‘Busters,’ Christianity has an image problem. (Subscription required)

"By Faith We Understand"

By Matthew Bunson., M.Div. Our very faith impels us to be inquisitive about God's created order to better love and understand Him.