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Under President Mugabe's long rule, the country has seen much economic and political strife.
Thomas Cahill reveals his self-indulgence and his cluelessness regarding Church and history.
Cathedrals, basilicas and shrines share similarities, but are different in key ways. By Thomas J. Craughwell.
Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections
Pentecost is the day that the Church formed and became the body of Christ for all time.
Scripture columnist Carl E. Olson sings the praises of the oft-forgotten "person" of the Holy Trinity.
A text-sensitive reflection for priests on the ''Seven Last Words.''
Background information on the Scripture readings for September 23, 2007.
Catholic teaching underlines that there is need to distinguish between the quality of life and the dignity of human life.
Tax rules governing traditional 403(B) retirement plans and Roth 403(B) retirement plans for priests.
Is lack of money the greatest challenge facing the Church today?
Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections.
The third edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (hereafter GIRM), issued in 2002, offers a series of general principles about the environment for worship. The principles, while not using the word ''clutter,'' focus on the church or other ''respectable place'' that is ''worthy of so great a mystery'' as the celebration of the Eucharist (par. 288).
Should clergy be held liable for providing pastoral care when their efforts apparently fail to help troubled church members?
This column continues our series on the relationship of priests and deacons presented in the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (2005).
Who is a theologian? What is the work of a theologian? To be sure, the answers overlap, but addressing them separately helps to clarify our understanding of the theologian and his work.
The Catechism says 'We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives' because God shows mercy.
The Church speaks
Some say the Church risks being forced by law to recognize same-sex unions unless it relinquishes the power to witness civil marriages.
Discussion of Church's influences on politics gears up with the 2008 run for U.S. president.
Even though he wrote little, Peter was clearly Christ's appointed leader of the early Church.
Priestalk by Msgr. William Belford,
More secular institutions are offering chairs in Catholicism, providing the opportunity to educate others about the Church.
Don Pino joins the thousands of Christians martyred in the 20th century. They took Christ seriously. Most are nameless. One body counter notes there were more such martyrs in the 20th century than in the first 19 centuries of the Church.
Debate continues between Church and courts over who owns a parish.
Free article for all visitors. Marketing targets even preschoolers, but parents and church can promote virtuous alternatives.
By Emily Stimpson. Goal of Vatican-sponsored events is to increase presence in U.S. mainstream
The Church believes its members should be held accountable for any sins committed.
Decorating committees, Henry Hyde and the Church as "Organ."
Will Mexico City's new law set a legislative trend in nearby countires? Not if the Church has anything to say about it.
A round-up of short articles of interest to ministers and parishes by William Belford.
By Owen F. Campion. Presidents Andrew Johnson and Lyndon B. Johnson each formed strong ties with Catholics in America
A riddle for priests: What looks like English? What sounds like English? And doesn't make any sense? The answer: Chancerese, an arcane language spoken and written by inhabitants of chancery offices in the Americas.
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. The important thing about good news is that it strengthens us and inspires us to do good.
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. They are a continuation of Jesus’ saving actions and an elongation of his actions during public ministry
Sunday was a day for church, long walks, an afternoon meal and baseball on the radio.
Our brief comments on why Nicole Kidman had a Church wedding and unhappy endings.
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.
Church is supposed to be a place of sanctuary
By Carl Olson. Events after Transfiguration proclaim Kingdom to those who are open to Christ’s transformative power
Readers' Opinions
Amid a rediscovery of the Church's charismatic dimension, Catholics should spend their energy and time on the charisms bestowed upon them
Denying and abstaining during the season have a long history in the Church and help separate people from this passing world.
Even the Church's severe critics know that it has 2000 years of history well documented.
Read the story of her journey from being a heavy drinker to the mother of one of the world's greatest saints.
Missionaries, 'iron men' of the Church
A loving father is essential if a man is to become an emotionally and spiritually healthy priest.
Longtime communicator Archbishop John Foley talks to Our Sunday Visitor about the state of Catholic, secular media in the 21st century
Bishops' conference begins implementing downsizing plan but some wonder about the impact on the Church in America.
A growing Vietnamese religious community helps renew the Church.
Venezuela's Chavez works toward an anti-U.S., anti-Church alliance, but not all leaders follow.
By Jonathan Luxmoore. While the Church in Poland seems to be thriving, new government leaders and a retiring pirimate cause for concern.
Free to registered users. Catholics inside and outside the country disagree on their role in dealing with the government.
Several dioceses around the country have developed disaster-response plans after hurricanes uncovered weaknesses.
Organizers are hoping WYD event will energize and renew the Church and its young people.
Twenty years after Donum Vitae, what the Church feared has come to pass.
Free to registered users. An examination of the growth of international priests in the United States and their impact on parishes.
The Holy Spirit guides bishops and popes in their pronouncements.
The attitude towards the teachings of the Church's magisterium.
Rise of Pentecostalism spurs Church to renew its missionary spirit.
The Church's commitment to compassionate treatment of the mentally ill reflects Catholic belief that all humankind reflects the image of God.
Through celibate living, priests give a countercultural gift -- themselves -- in order to serve the Church wholeheartedly.
Converts to the Catholic faith tell how they made their way to Mother Church.
Bishops have expressed regret over injustices against both indigenous and African peoples.
In setting the standard for the faith, bishops and popes clear the way for Catholics to understand authentic teachings.
Will baby boomers use their energies to serve the Church as they look for fulfillment in later life?
Recent scandals remind us that Jesus founded our Church upon fallible human shoulders.
Philanthropists often abandon their business instincts when they ride to the Church's rescue.
The focus of the Church as the gathering of God's people must always be on who we are as spiritual people, no matter what our age.
Background information on the Scripture readings for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 3, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for August 5, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for August 19, 2007
Openers column. "Communing" with God alone is not what Jesus taught.
He was only an invited guest at the wedding in Cana, explains Carl E. Olson in his Scripture column, but his first miracle there spoke volumes about marriage and love.
Church has plenty of resources within its theology to address concern for fate of earth.
Seminaries denied Father Tolton admission to their institution because of his skin color.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided a one-time opportunity for all organizations, including tax-exempt organizations such as parishes, to receive a refund for Federal excise taxes paid on telephone bills from March 2003 through July 2006. It requires some bookkeeping effort, but the amount of refund is probably worth the time involved to prepare the forms.
Readers' Opinions on articles that have previously appeared.
Europe's Catholics know that their Church's future will depend upon devout minorities
This article is free to all visitors. Pittsburgh Bishop Robert Duncan talks to OSV about possible division, being countercultural.
Reflections on freedom and will by Priest editor Owen F. Campion.
Eastern Church took different take on marriage and the clergy.
The liturgy is for all of the Church, says columnist Msgr. M. Francis Mannion, and no priest, deacon or layperson has the right to alter it.
The rate of changes moves at lightning speed; can we and the slow-moving Church keep up?
This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Some myths never die...like the one about Catholics being diametrically opposed to science
Claiming nuns were 'Double Crossed' by the Church, author Kenneth Briggs puts a liberal spin on Vatican II.
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. We have the right to consider religious teachings when forming political conclusions
Catholic Athletes for Christ has hit the U.S. sports scene to bring the Good News to a place here many need to be evangelized.
U.S. bishops say the country has a right to defend its borders and it has an obligation to support people who are here.
Many anxieties and disorders originate in behavior that goes against Church teaching.
Catholic boomers witnessed rapid change in the post Vatican II Church.
Holy Spirit has guided the Church through its hierarchical structure from the beginning
This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Even Catholics have been known to harbor lingering suspicions that the myth bears some truth.
Two recommended guides for serioius bible study.
Hospitality and a friendly atmosphere abound in North Carolina communities where Catholics are a distinct minority.
Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections on the post-synodal apostolic exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis.
Within the Church is a group of former Episcopalians who celebrate Mass differently.
Priests today can become lonely, especially among those in isolated areas, living alone, with no paid staff to help, and very few people in their congregations.
Pentecost is not just the Church's birthday, but also a day of power for the Church to heal, liberate and build up the reign of God. But where is that power today?
Priestly celibacy enables us to devote ourselves entirely to the Church and her members.
Hall of Fame musician Mac Martin relies on sacramental life of Church for focus in work.
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