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Background information on the Scripture readings for September 16, 2007.
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?
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).
There is a deep desire in pastors to stay intimately in touch with the mystery of Christ through an interior life. How should we understand the contemplative life for a pastor, and what personal obstacles need to be surmounted before a steady commitment to such prayer can be maintained?
Priestalk by Msgr. William Belford,
Oftentimes a pastor would like to demonstrate his appreciation for the work of an employee in a monetary way. In general, such payments to employees represent taxable earnings subject to withholding.
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).
''How do we develop among ourselves as bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians and lay people a spirituality of giving which offers a biblical concept of stewardship?''
The repaired and renovated St. Anthony Cathedral basilica in Beaumont, Texas, should please those who favor older church structures and worship services as well as those who prefer current church buildings and liturgical celebrations.
While many dioceses are closing or clustering parishes, the author was given the privilege to found a St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Nixa, Missouri in 2004.
Decorating committees, Henry Hyde and the Church as "Organ."
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.
A loving father is essential if a man is to become an emotionally and spiritually healthy priest.
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
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 3, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for September 9, 2007.
. What do people expect of their priests in this climate? What are the things a priest does that are most important to the life of a parishioner? What are the things a priest could drop that would be accepted and understood by his people? On the other side of the coin, what roles does a priest never want to give up? What is he willing to give up?
Msrg. Campion looks at Catholic candidates, Catholic voters and the gift of the Church as reflected in political situations.
For the last several months, we have focused on specific issues raised by the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Perma- nent Deacons in the United States(2005) with regard to the relationship of priests and deacons. Today's column offers some conclusions.
Two recommended guides for serioius bible study.
The best advice is that if your parish, school or agency owns a 15-passenger vehicle, get rid of it and do not buy or accept one as a donation.
Hospitality and a friendly atmosphere abound in North Carolina communities where Catholics are a distinct minority.
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.
Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections on Catholic/evangelical dialog.
Free to registered users. The Second Vatican Council prescribed the revision of the rite of baptism of adults and decreed that the catechumenate for adults, divided into several steps, should be restored. How can parish priests best get involved?
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?
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