OSV | OSV Newsweekly Related Articles Jesus

Who is my neighbor?

Jesus was the Good Samaritan who descended from heaven and became man to save us all

What the Scripture really says about homosexual acts

By Robert A. J. Gagnon. Leading Bible authority on homosexuality debunks 'arrogant' Newsweek cover story

Turning the other cheek

Jesus instructs us not to be intolerant of those who hurt us, but we must show mercy.

The thrill of defeat

Through Jesus Christ, the cross signifies new creation and the source of everlasting life

The Seven Last Words

A text-sensitive reflection for priests on the ''Seven Last Words.''

The Birthday of Peace

By Pope St. Leo the Great. What does it mean to have peace with God? From his "Sermon on the Nativity."

Tending to Jesus' sheep

Even though he wrote little, Peter was clearly Christ's appointed leader of the early Church.

The Letter to the Hebrews has a distinctive way of describing how God chose to redeem us: ''[I]t was fitting that [God] . . . in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering'' (Heb 2:10).

Roll out the red carpet

When he visited Nazareth, Jesus received cool welcome and little faith from his neighbors.

Rendering unto Caesar

By Carl E. Olson. Yes, we are obligated to support our government, but our ultimate duty is to God

Religion is #1

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver writes of how teaching the Catholic faith and love of Jesus is at the heart of Catholic education.

Ready to meet Jesus?

Prepare ye the way to recognize him, says Carl Olson in his weekly Scripture column.

Rapping for Jesus

Franciscan Father Stan Fortuna, knows as "the rapper priest" releases new album, "Sacro Song 3" in which he celebrates God and Catholicism.

Quietly listening for Jesus

Scripture, popes, Catechism advise us to cultivate the habit of silence, listening and to avoid constant chatter and noise of our everyday lives.

Prayer of the high priest

By Carl E. Olson. In John 17, Jesus intercedes on behalf of faithful who are given to him by his Father

Pope Benedict searches 'for the face of the Lord'

'Jesus of Nazareth' is pontiff's first personal book since his election to the Chair of Peter.

Persevere to the end

During his life, Jesus spent time teaching the apostles about mercy, fortitude and grace.

Opening the Word: Life-changing glimpse

By Carl Olson. Events after Transfiguration proclaim Kingdom to those who are open to Christ’s transformative power

One way to eternal life

Scientific advancements cannot defeat death -- that is only possible through our Savior

Of loaves and fishes

John's story of Jesus feeding the multitude is replete with symbolic images and numbers.

October Homily: Look Closely and See

October 29, 2006, homily by Father Edward F. Steiner.

October homily: How Do You Suffer?

October 22, 2006, homily by Father Edward F. Steiner.

New Jerusalem

By Carl Olson. Connection between Jerusalem and God dwelling on earth was transformed, fulfilled by Incarnation

Love, sweet love

Jesus speaks of a commitment to putting others first, even to the point of physical death.

Love worth fighting for

By Carl Olson. Biblical prophets — including Jesus — faced rejection, scorn in calls to authentic conversion

Living the Beatitudes

These simple but powerful statements are at the heart of Jesus' message to all believers, says Scripture columnist Carl E. Olson.

Life-giving Spirit

by Carl Olson. How the Holy Spirit is linked to creation — the world’s, the new Adam’s and the Church’s

Letters to the Editor

This week's subjects for letters include capital punishment, feeding the homeless, Fidel Castro, Cacique: A Novel of Florida's Historic Missions, and cohabitation.

Learn from the apostles

We all know about Jesus' life because he told his disciples about his personal experiences.

June 27, Friday Weekday

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

Jesus would fail HHS litmus test

By Sister Mary Ann Walsh. He helped anyone in need of help — an example Catholics follow to this day. (Subscription required)

Jesus was not a ghost

After his resurrection, Christ explained his dying and rising again to the apostles

Jesus' three names

By Carl E. Olson. Today's readings provide triple theological insight into Christ's person and mission

Jesus' shock therapy

Jesus' shock therapy Christ warned he would bring division, even if it meant setting parents against children

'Jesus of Nazareth'

This article has free access for all visitors. The publication of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI has been gratefully and enthusiastically received by many thoughtful people who love the Bible and find it an essential source of the Christian life

Isaiah, Paul and Peter

God is calling. How will we answer? Jesus tells us to cast our nets. Will we go out for him?

Invitation to faith

By Carl E. Olson. Jesus' encounter with young ruler reminds us he came not just to teach but also to transform

In the correct context

By Carl Olson. Sermon on the Mount discloses the merciful heart of the God-man who inaugurates the Kingdom

In light of the New

The revelation of God in the Old Testament is only brought to fullness in Jesus Christ.

In Focus: What Every Catholic Needs to Know about putting God first

By Leisa Anslinger. Ten steps to making God our first and most important priority. (Subscription required)

In Focus: The Passion of the Lamb

In Focus: Spring Books

In Focus: Stories & prayer take children to Jesus

Catechists need to help children develop understanding of how Jesus connects with them.

In Focus: Paul shows how Jesus transforms a life

A profile of the often-misunderstood "Apostle to the Gentiles" and what his writings mean for us today.

In Focus: Jesus to the Rescue

Through our Lord's sacrifice for us on the cross and his merciful love, we are saved from our sinfulness and energized to witness to others.

In Focus: Home sellers, Realtors dig St. Joseph

Burying a statue of Jesus' foster father may or may not help, but prayer will surely advance the cause.

Imperfect Catholics

Recent scandals remind us that Jesus founded our Church upon fallible human shoulders.

Homily Background: May 20, 2007

Homily background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.

Holy spaces give special meaning to our worship

Openers column. "Communing" with God alone is not what Jesus taught.

Greg Erlandson: A pro-life feast day

The Visitation relates how the unborn John the Baptist was the first to recognize the Savior in utero

Greatest commandment

By Carl E. Olson. Our love is truly love when it flows from the heart transformed by God, who first loved us

Glorious Wedding Feast

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.

February 16, Thursday Weekday

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

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.

Double-Edged Sword: Outsmarting the wicked

Marcellino D'Ambrosio's column: Jesus predicts he will be tortured to death at the instigation of the day's spiritual leaders.

Do Whatever He Tells You

When we call upon Mary as our own mother, her loving gaze upon each and all of us priests recognizes the distinctive configuration to Jesus, her beloved Son.

December 25, Nativity of the Lord

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor for December 25, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

City of God in the wilderness

The sparse, rugged aridity of the desert provides a fitting place for ancient spiritual journeys, as witnessed through Jesus and the saints.

Christ's death and resurrection

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Seven ways of understanding Jesus’ death and what it achieved in relation to the Resurrection

Chosen before birth

In his Scripture column, Carl E. Olson describes how we all share in Jesus' prophetic mission by virtue of our baptism.

Carl E. Olson: True righteousness

It comes from humility, not the belief that we can make the rules and fulfill them on our own

Carl E. Olson: Rending unto Caesar

While leaders may claim political authority, they are subordinate to the all-encompassing power of God.

Carl E. Olson: Being mindful of our rightful place

We must remember that we are workers in God’s vineyard, and we aren’t entitled to his property. (Subscription required)

Book Review

The title of Bart D. Ehrman's book, Misquoting Jesus, is meant to draw the reader into the story of the history of transmission of biblical texts. The subtitle, The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, reveals more of what the book is about

Admitting our faults

In the Gospel of John, Jesus shows us that none of us is not fit to cast the first stone.

A living invitation

Jesus offers the way to come into saving communion with the king and his kingdom