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Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

This article has free access for all viewers. By Gerald Korson. Exploring the motives of an infamous apostle

Ways to make Easter spirit last all season

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. The Easter season is a time that is filled with a spirit of joy and hope.

True or False?

By Fathers Dominic Hoffman and Basil Cole. The Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke (Subscription required)

The Canticles of Luke: Arguments for Authenticity

By Dominic Hoffman, O.P., and Basil Cole, O.P. (Subscription required)

Righteous shepherd

By Carl Olson. As Christ’s flock, we are protected by the good shepherd as members of his family

Resurrection accounts

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Differences in the Gospel accounts of Christ’s rising actually give the various reports more credibility

Prudent course

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. There’s no better liturgical season for reclaiming prudence than Lent, with its emphasis on prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Professor explains the healing virtue of forgiveness

By Mary DeTurris Poust. As we grow in forgiving others, we grow closer to Christ, expert explains

Pope’s guide to ‘exiting the illusion of self-sufficiency’

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Pope Benedict XVI's thought-provoking message to Catholics for the start of Lent

Opening the Word: Christ is (truly) risen

By Carl Olson. Just a ‘hodgepodge’ of myths? Scripture attests otherwise to a real historical event of Resurrection

Oldest Christian Bible now online

Our Takes. The Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest Christian Bible, can be seen in its entirety for the first time in more than 150 years

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Understanding the Old Testament

Reading it as an incomplete introduction to the Gospels puts the murders and pillaging in context

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Disunity in Gospels

Each Evangelist wrote for a different audience and wanted to emphasize a specific aspect of Jesus’ life

More than a prophet

By Carl Olson. St. John the Baptist’s birth, life and death show a close connection with work of the Holy Spirit

Mark, the Gospel of Miracles

By Ronald D. Witherup, S.S. Preaching the miracle stories of the Gospels in a rational age is not easy. (Subscription required)

Love your neighbor

By Carl Olson. This commandment is a difficult one, but it is incredibly important for faithful to learn.

Like Wife, Like Husband

This article has free access for all visitors. By Br. John M. Samaha. S.M. Why should we honor St. Joseph?

Keeping it real

By Carl E. Olson. Gospels describe real people meeting a Man who really heals both body and soul

John Norton: A pastor who wants to double number of parishioners

Each parishioner will be asked to commit before God to trying to shepherd one soul to the Church.

January 6, St. Andre Bessette

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

'He has been raised'

By Carl E. Olson. Today's Scripture readings make it clear: Resurrection of Jesus Christ is no myth

Foot washing

By Msgr. Charles Pope. The Holy Thursday foot washing should emphasize service and unity, but should women partake?

Eye on Culture: No vacation from God

By Teresa Tomeo. While we need time to get away, we should follow Mary’s lead in basking in the presence of the Lord

Catholics choose charities close to their hearts

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

Carl E. Olson: Trinity's perfect communion

Through baptism we are made God’s own children, receiving the divine gift of Trinitarian life. Subscription required

Carl E. Olson: Source of eternal hope

A vision of life that ignores mortality can’t be a source of authentic hope, which comes from God

Carl E. Olson: Passing through the narrow gate

By Carl Olson. No one is exempted from striving, by God’s grace, to be a true son and daughter of Our Lord

August 31, Wednesday Weekday

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

Are the Gospels Myth or History?

By Carl E. Olson. Any Catholic who spends time reading popular atheist literature will soon encounter the claim that the Gospels are works of myth and legend. (Subscription required)