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Why Do Catholics Still Believe in Purgatory?

By Carl E. Olson. The Catholic Church believes in the sanctifying work of Jesus Christ. (Subscription required)

We belong to heaven

We tend to take its existence for granted, but our Father's home is truly worth singing about

Traveling to heaven on stage

Italian Msgr. Marco Frisina will unveil 'Divine Comedy' as an opera.

The kingdom at hand

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The kingdom of God, which is so central to Christ's preaching, refers to the end of time

TCA Reviews

TCA Reviews for May/June 2010

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland, Ph.D. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics. (Subscription required)

Purified by purgatory

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Though most die far from perfection, we can know God still works in our imperfect souls

Penance for venial sins

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Daily conversion, seeking forgiveness through Eucharist are remedies in freeing us from vices

Pastoral Answers: Preach more about hell

Column by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion. Since Vatican II, there is more emphasis on conversion of heart, fidelity to God's kingdom.

Pastoral Answers: Is baptism needed for heaven?

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Lack of baptism for Old Testament saints doesn’t mean they are not saved; baptism of desire is valid

October 31, Saturday Weekday

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

October 11, Monday Weekday

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

November 1, All Saints

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

New heavens, new earth

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Whole created order is destined to be restored to its original state as place without pain, loss

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: The heavenly banquet

Far from being boring, heaven is a joyful place that provides release from the stresses and strains of life. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Heaven and earth

The relationship between the two is sorely missing from liturgy and catechesis in the Church today. (Subscription required)

May 4, Friday Easter Weekday

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

March 18, Thursday Lenten Weekday

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

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for July/August 2009

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for December 6, 2009

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for December 13, 2009

Knocking on Heaven's Doors

A new traveling exhibit gains visitors entryway into the genius of Lorenzo Ghiberti's Florence Baptistry.

June 6, Monday Easter Weekday

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

June 4, Friday Weekday

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

June 22, Friday Weekday

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

June 20, Friday Weekday

My Daily Visitor meditation for June 20, 2008. Mass reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

In Focus: Purgatory

Purgatory readies soul for heaven

In Focus: Intentions of specters unclear

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Author Peter Kreeft divides spirits up into categories of sad, malicious and happy.

In Focus: Hell, Purgatory & Heaven

The Catholic Church gives us a framework to understand the last things

In Focus: Heaven

Heaven fills all our wants and desires

In Focus: For the Kingdom of Heaven

Through celibate living, priests give a countercultural gift -- themselves -- in order to serve the Church wholeheartedly.

Highway to Heaven

Cover story by TCA staff. An interview about Heaven with Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at Boston College and the author of more than 30 books.

Heirs to the Kingdom

By Carl Olson. All of Jesus’ disciples are commissioned in the saving work of Christ as king, priest, and prophet. (Subscription required)

Heavenly reunion

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Communion of Saints affirms continuity between our present life and the life to come

Glimpse of the Kingdom

By Ronald D. Witherup, S.S. Jesus’ Parables in Matthew. (Subscription required)

Eyes on heavenly prize

By Carl E. Olson. Jesus gives us two options: Put him first, where he belongs, or put earthly goods first

Earth and heaven meet

Transfiguration echoes past covenants with Isreal and foreshadows Jesus as the true covenant.

Do dogs go to heaven?

By Robert P. Lockwood. In the realm of eternal happiness, God certainly grants us the company of loved ones, even pets

Do Animals Go to Heaven?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Paul Thigpen. Responding to a common question from children

Confirming youngsters

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Church teaching supports administering sacrament to children under age 7 who are in danger of dying

Building up to heaven

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Barren architecture, not Second Vatican Council, is to blame for earthbound homilies

August 6, Transfiguration of the Lord

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

August 28, Twenty-Second Sunday Ordinary Time

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

August 27, St. Monica

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

April 26, Thursday Easter Weekday

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

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing.