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Yes, pride truly does come before a fall

By Mary Eberstadt. How excessive self-regard — whether it's in our work or our relationship with the Church — can be deadly, and how putting others first reverses its effects

Why would something as horrific as this happen?

In Focus article on suffering by Bill Dodds

Why 'pagan Mary' theory is false

By Mark Shea. Is it possible early Christians simply borrowed the idea of goddess worship and applied it to Jesus' mother? Not a chance

What are the limits the Church places on evolution?

In Focus article. By Benjamin Wiker. Any view of evolution that assumes on principle that biological nature is entirely governed by chance and blind laws must be in error.

Warming to a Catholic vision of the environment

This issue has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. Pope Benedict XVI urges more research and good stewardship

Viewing Occupy Wall Street through the lens of Catholic teaching

By Phil Lenahan. Church teaching proposes a balance between individual freedom and reasonable regulation of markets

USCCB negotiates pitfalls of coalition memberships

By Russell Shaw. Pro-life activists cry foul over some alliances with pro-choice, pro-same-sex-marriage groups

U.S. Catholic politician courts ecclesial clash

By John Norton

U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty organization comes under fire

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. Groups raise concern over funding prac-tices of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The End Of The World As We Know It

This article has free access for all visitors. By Carl E. Olson. What the Catholic Church teaches about the last days

The Elephant in the Room

Editor's Opinion column by Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Cohabitation has become a way of life for many Catholics in these days.

By Emily Stimpson. Church ministry needs to move from patching up hurt feelings to presenting the tough but loving truths of the Church’s teachings on marriage and divorce, even if it is a tough pill for some faithful to swallow

The Assent of Faith

By Reverend Joseph L. Parisi. What is the authority of a papal encyclical? (Subscription required)

Test your Catholic faith know-how with OSV's religion quiz

By Mark Shea. Test your Catholic theological knowledge quotient — or TKQ — with this 15-question test

Suffering of the Saints

If you want to be a saint, you might as well learn to embrace suffering

So, have you experienced any miracles lately?

Openers by John Norton

Signs of The Times

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. There is no denying that authentic Catholicism means running counter to the prevailing culture. The prevailing culture won’t take that without a murmur.

Should Catholics attend invalid weddings?

By Eric Sammons. Prayer, penance and charity toward participants can help faithful decide what is best course of action

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Sacraments: Dispensing Divine Life

In Focus section by OSV Staff. Catholic sacraments: What they are, what they’re for, where they come from and what they do

Sacraments' origins

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The seven that the Church recognizes are a continuation of Christ's ministry in history

Robert P. Lockwood: Who is to blame for a bad day?

Lousy reporting in the media is enough to make a guy wish he hadn’t gotten out of bed in the morning. (Subscription required)

Robert P. Lockwood: End-of-life propaganda

Dying man’s column about plan to kill himself could be used to persuade sick, elderly not to be ‘burdens’. (Subscription required)

Questions for critics of priestly celibacy rules

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Living one vocation well and faithfully is challenging enough, without adding the unique challenges of another.

Pro-life clinic provides physical & spiritual care

Obstetrics center serves women of all faiths, incomes -- could others follow its example?

Preparing the People of God for the New Roman Missal

By Sister Mary Michael Fox, O.P. When the Church begins to use the revised translation of the Roman Missal, some of the familiarity with the Mass will diminish and for many it will be a challenge.

Preparation, attitude key to a good catechist

By Father Robert Hater. We must remember to catechize in the spirit of Jesus, who showed special care for those society overlooks

Political poverty

Editorial

Phil Lenahan: When you gamble, you roll dice with your livelihood

There’s nothing inherently immoral about gambling, but care is needed at slot machines or gaming tables. (Subscription required)

Passport to promiscuity?

By Teresa Tomeo. 'Safe Sex Passport' could lead young people away from narrow gate that leads to heaven

Paradox of Lean

This editorial column has free access for all visitors

Our Take: Calling Rice back out of darkness

One of the most publicized conversion stories over the past several years has been author Anne Rice’s journey back to the Church after years of atheism

Only God Knows the Path

In Focus article on suffering by Bill Dodds

Observations on hell

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Columnist responds to readers’ questions about Church teaching on hell, eternity and the afterlife

Nuclear threat not a ‘blast from past’

By Stephen M. Colechhi. Recent efforts at nonproliferation are in step with Church’s longtime stance

Not-so-hidden agenda

By Robert P. Lockwood. Critics exploit tragedy of child sex abuse to score points against Church teachings that they don’t like

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: What it means to receive Communion

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Because the Eucharist expresses unity of belief, a Catholic cannot receive at an Episcopal church

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: A matter of human dignity

Catholics who are death penalty supporters should research what popes have taught about punishment. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Why two judgments?

One calls individuals to account; the other will pronounce God’s final word over all of history

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Great truth of the Holy Trinity

As Christians, we must encounter God through glory of creation, ministry to others and spirituality. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Descended into hell?

Before Christ, hell meant both the abode of the damned and the place in which the righteous waited

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Communion of Saints

Treasury of Church is the whole body of spiritual life that belongs to Christians throughout ages. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Church and cremation

Church allows it, but it must be carried out with reverence and with dignity of the deceased in mind. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Belief in purgatory

Church affirms existence of purifying state so that those who die imperfectly may achieve holiness. (Subscription required)

Most women unaware of birth control pill health risks, poll finds

By Julie Robison. Oral contraceptives are as risky for cancer as cigarettes and asbestos. Activists demand ad reform.

Lust — why it’s the ‘it’ vice among the Seven Deadlies

By Mary Eberstadt. In our sexually toxic times, this sin racks up victims who buy the lie that pornography and sexual dalliances are just harmless pastimes

Lowly pamphlet's enduring popularity in high-tech world

By Bill Dodds. Religious tracts offer a bite-sized, economical approach to catechesis

Life on Other Planets

This article has free access for all visitors. By Paul Thigpen, Ph.D. Are Catholics free to debate the issue?

Life issues not all equal

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Abortion is never acceptable, while the death penalty must be used only as a last resort

Life Comes At You Fast

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. The-seminary-never-taught-us-this moments require trust in the Spirit. (Subscription required)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for June 27, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about pornography, homosexuality, and Church teaching

Latest trend: Couples sue each other over embryos

As more divorce cases highlight the plight of these humans, theologians debate how the magisterium should respond. By James Penrice.

Laity turn to Church law to challenge decisions

By Scott Alessi. More members of the faithful use Church law to settle disputes, but process can pose challenges

'I've had to depend on the Lord'

By Bill Dodds

In Focus: What the Church really teaches about evolution

By Benjamin Wiker. Evolution? Creationism? Intelligent design? Here's a crib sheet to what Catholics believe

In Focus: Understanding the Catholic view of stem cells

By OSV staff. The Church’s teaching made easy.

In Focus: Uncovering a string of lies

This article has free access for all visitors. By Janet E. Smith. The science is unequivocal. Fifty years after the FDA approved the pill, chemical contraception is bad for women, couples, society and the environment

In Focus: Grading Catholic colleges' health insurance plans

By Valerie Schmalz. A maze of regulations and mandates, labyrinthine policies and high costs complicate Catholic colleges attempt to provide employee health insurance consistent with the faith

In Focus: Ghosts & the Paranormal: Unholy spirits

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. The Church and Bible leave open the possibility of ghosts, but experts warn of the dangers of dabbling with the occult.

In Focus: Disorder among the orders

This article has free access for all visitors. By Ann Carey. With vocations shrinking and financial problems looming large, some women Religious find themselves at a crossroads.

In Focus: Catholic myths Dispelled

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Sorting the facts from the fiction when it comes to the faith. First in a new monthly series, "What every Catholic needs to know."

Immigration reform makes brief blip in news cycle

By Brian Fraga. The U.S. president calls for reform during a stop at the Mexican border. But some see political theater

Identity tempest

This editorial column is free for all visitors. How Americans Catholics can turn this crisis of Catholic identity into a 21st-century success story.

Hunger for his flesh

By Carl E. Olson. Want eternal life? Jesus spelled it out for us in a Bible passage that some seem to skip over

How you can strengthen faith formation

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Easy ways to bolster your parish's efforts include learning your own faith, starting a library and identifying the talents of others

How to redefine failure as success

Our Takes. The new norm peddled in the media is truly happy people don't get married or have children.

How Mary is the first guardian of the Faith

By Mark Shea. Although critics of the Church try to use her to attack Jesus, Mary protects the truth of her son’s true identity — and our own

How Catholic professor won free-speech battle at Illinois

By Joseph O'Brien. Fired for teaching Church views on homosexuality, he is reinstated after outpouring of support

Farrah Fawcett: Faith of an 'Angel'

Our Takes. It's clear the Catholic faith made an indelible mark on Fawcett.

Faith and politics mix

Catholic Americans have the right to insist on policies that conform to Church teaching

Exposing flaws of Oregon's assisted-suicide law

By Valerie Schmalz. Lack of transparency and oversight, along with group's influence, worry opponents

Envy — the green-eyed snake that lurks in our hearts

By Mary Eberstadt. How we Christians can overcome our covetous culture

Enforced acceptance

Editorial

Editorial: Religious freedom collision course

What is happening is an inevitable clash of different ‘rights.’

Editorial: Giving a fair shake to Church teaching on contraception

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. ‘The idea of radically altering such an intimate aspect of our marriage was terrifying.’

Editorial: Down with bullying

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Catholics need models of behavior that show them how to negotiate the twin pitfalls of our age, blindness and noisy gongs.

Editorial: All about love

Free access for all visitors. The Catholic Church is one of the only institutions of note taking a stand against this cultural tsunami.

Editorial: A merciful death that preserves human dignity

‘Physician-assisted suicide does not promote compassion because its focus is not on eliminating suffering, but on eliminating the patient.’

Economic optimism

Editorial

Crusading Atheism

Glad You Asked

Counting down (finally) to Nov. 4 Election Day

Openers by John Norton

Contraception mandate could put Catholics in pinch

By Kevin Birnbaum. Narrowly worded religious exemption would likely not cover many Church-affiliated institutions

Column: Confess use of artificial contraception

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Too many Catholics — and priests — dance around the issue of birth control. Time for frank discussion

Church charity mandates 'full' info on condoms

This article has free access for all visitors. Internal policy document cites downsides of condom promotion in AIDS prevention

Church cannot answer all end-of-life questions

By Nick Manette. Problems people have with illness are not from Church teachings but because we don't like to think about dying.

Church as scapegoat

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. In any society, the Church has a duty to speak out on behalf of its principles.

Church and suicide

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Catechism teaches we should not despair of eternal salvation of those who kill themselves

Catholics choose charities close to their hearts

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Individuals explain how they follow the Gospel mandate to help those in need

Catholic economists take issue with federal stimulus package

By Joseph O'Brien. They say the bill would have benefited from consideration of Catholic social tradition

Catholic coalition links care for climate and care for world's poor

By Mitch Finley. Environmental concern goes back to Book of Genesis, says bishop

Bishops behaving badly, even 10 years after scandal start

By John Norton. Many committed, active lay Catholics have been deeply troubled by the abrupt resignation this month of a Los Angeles auxiliary bishop with a national profile.

Bioethical precipice

Editorial - The Church must make bioethical education for ordinary Catholics a priority.

Baseball player now pitches for the Catholic faith

In Focus article. By Joseph O'Brien. Pitcher Bobby Keppel has recommitted his life as a baseball player to Christ and his Church.

Awareness of need for adult faith formation

By Sarah Lang. Parish programs aim to satisfy Catholics' hunger to learn why they believe what they do

Austrian bishops try to tamp down dissent

By Jonathan Luxmoore. Disaffected laity and clergy call for liberalizing, but country’s prelates hold firm on Church teachings

Atwitter over morality

By Teresa Tomeo. Research on rapid-fire media's effect not a surprise if you've read great Catholic writings

Answers to OSV's religion pop quiz

By Mark Shea. See how well you did on OSV's religion quiz.

After the desert: A faithful Catholic's reflection on same-sex attraction

By Steve Gershom. One faithful Catholic’s reflection on same-sex attraction and vocation

Abstinence debate?

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Our increasingly sexualized culture has much more influence than any eight-hour school program could.

Abortion catechesis

Editorial

A return to meatless Fridays?

By Emily Stimpson. As bishops in England and Wales reintroduce the penance, a look at why it matters for all Catholics

A moral alternative to treating infertility

By Valerie Schmalz. Technology developed by Catholic doctor treats underlying causes that prevent conception

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ makes sense

By Russell Shaw. Accept homosexuals as neighbors, co-workers, parishioners and friends, but not the attempt to foist unconditional acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle