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You can find Easter hope in hard times

By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Cast aside worries so that you can be a sign of the resurrected Christ

Who's really to blame?

By Russell Shaw. Contrary to what you may have heard, the crisis is not my fault or yours

What to expect in the U.S. economy's recovery

John Norton Banker-author who predicted meltdown foresees two-year 'nasty recession' and 'tidal shift' in U.S. economic policy

What to expect in the U.S. economy's recovery

This article has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Banker-author who predicted meltdown foresees two-year 'nasty recession' and 'tidal shift' in U.S. economic policy

What Americans can learn from Great Depression

By Phil Lenahan. Stories show how generosity and ingenuity pulled Americans through

Weak dollar hampers organizations' work overseas

As their purchasing power drops, exceeding fundraising goals becomes vital for charities

Truth or consequences

By Greg Erlandson. Presidential candidates and voters ignore dire issues facing country at their own peril

Tightening belts

Editorial

The Economy of Grace

By Melinda Selmys. Catholic mom and columnist reflects on practice of Christ's admonition of material detachment

St. Vincent de Paul copes with spike in requests

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Middle-class and working jobless are seeking assistance from the lay Catholic society

Snapshot of the U.S. bishops' fall meeting

OSV staff Nation's prelates tackle economic crisis, presidential election and liturgy during their annual gathering in Baltimore

Site has Catholics laughing out loud

Our Takes. Clearly we could all use a laugh. A new website provides Catholics with just the opportunity

Serving our readers, one page, one issue at a time

Openers by John Norton

Save the 'wee parasites'

By Robert P. Lockwood. Proposal to add contraceptives to stimulus package is just the latest assault on children

Responding to the Unemployed

By Terence P. Curley. Increasing pastoral challenge

Put works of mercy into action during crisis

By David Mills. Together, corporal and spiritual works provide outline of how to do unto others in this frightening economic climate

Pontiff espouses economic justice in "Caritas in Veritate"

This article has free access for all visitors. By Russell Shaw. Pope Benedict XVI's social encyclical links development of the human person to a sweeping range of global, economic issues

Parish ministries give assistance to unemployed

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. Church groups provide networking opportunities and support to individuals looking for jobs in these tough times

Paradox of Lean

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Out of print, out of touch

By Russell Shaw. Not worried about print media's collapse? Why you -- and the Church -- should be

Liquidity is key during economic downfall

By Phil Lenahan. Establish a larger emergency fund before tackling unproductive debt

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor for March 29, 2009

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for May 17, 2009

Lessons from a newly laid-off Catholic father

By John Norton. We're excited to introduce a new monthly column by a Catholic dad, Cory Busse. This article has free access for all visitors.

Jobless man struggles with shame, indignation in search

By Cory Busse. In first OSV column, newly laid-off father tries to find solace in numbers and symbols and his Faith.

Is your house a home or is it an investment?

By Phil Lenahan. During economic downturn, it would be wise to treat your primary residence as a home to reduce financial risk and establish stability

In tight market, older adults struggle to find work

By Michelle Martin. Catholic Charities programs give seniors skills training to improve their marketability

How to reduce abortions: laws or social programs?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Examining a claim that some pro-choice politicians would do more to reduce abortion

How is the economic downturn affecting you?

Openers by John Norton

Hard times boost vocations

Franciscan Friars are seeing an increasing number of men interested in giving up a life of financial uncertainty for a life of definite poverty.

Gospel vs. greed

Editorial

Get your financial house in order

A good foundation will prevent having rug pulled out from under you

Economic optimism

Editorial

Discovering how grace works

By Cory Busse. Thank God, this may have been one of the shortest running columns ever. Even so, I harbor some nostalgia for my unemployed blessings.

Closing the rich-poor gap

Economic disparity is getting worse, but Pope Benedict XVI and the Church see the solution in a more equitable redistribution of goods.

Catholic professor: Consumers suffocated by credit card debt

By John Norton. More than bankers' abusive or deceptive practices, Catholic economist says real problem is American addiction to immediate consumption

Catholic economy holds onto 'rosy' future

By Steven Saint. Foreign travel and Internet sales booming while Sunday collections holding steady

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

Benefits of being a not-so-big spender

By Phil Lenahan. These tips will get you on your way to being a good financial steward

Be patriotic, support your Catholic newspaper

Openers by John Norton

Are high interest rates to blame for the mess?

By Russell Shaw. Examining a new theory on the causes of the global bust through Catholic Church teaching on interest and usury

Anxiety antidote

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Feeling anxious about the economy or the direction our country is taking?