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In Focus section by Carl E. Olsen. Modern readers often miss the context in which the last book of the Bible was written, puzzling them as to its true meaning.
Openers by John Norton
Our Sunday Visitor sidebar to an article called "From church to nightclub?" by Emily Stimpson
by Sandra Meisel. Since Freemasonry teaches a rival religion of naturalism and denies absolute truth, Catholicism and the Lodge can never be reconciled.
The fossil record provides practically irrefutable evidence that people of species other than Homo sapiens once lived on our planet. We need to come to grips with this hominid history.
Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections.
The Acts of the Apostles speaks of St. Paul and his fellow passengers afater thei shipwreck on Malta almost 2000 years ago.
Our Sunday Visitor asks Catholics to share their definition of what happiness is and how and where they find it in their daily lives.
Background information on the Scripture readings for September 16, 2007.
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly brief on our volunteer laborers are still needed to clean up after Hurricane Katrina.
An update to our August 20, 2006, commentary aobut a full-page New York Times advertisement that criticized Bush administration policies.
A look at the best practices it the U.S. Catholic Church in the areas of management, finance and human resources.
Our Sunday Visitor newspaper article by Russell Shaw on how U.S. prelates are streamlining their conference and cutting costs
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly Our Takes brief on the abuse scandal in the Boy Scouts of America
Archbiship Timothy Dolan writes how our love, charity and solicitude should reach beyond our own backyards.
Openers by Greg Erlandson. Our In Focus section this week focuses on the Church Fathers.
By Carl E. Olsen. Here are some of the major symbols and images for Revelation.
Two of the most frequent questions we hear from the wives of men who are considering a diaconate vocation is, ''What is the role of the wife of a deacon? What is expected of me?''
The story of a man whose life took him from soldier to scientist, monk, hermit, priest, missionary and martyr.
This column continues our look at the section of the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (2004) which deals specifically with the relationship of priests and deacons.
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.
More profoundly than being just an arm of Church administration, the parish is supposed to ensure the reality of Christian living in a concrete way.
ID confession cards offer a way to reach out to the reluctant.
Why wasn't the Assumption defined before 1950?
Is lack of money the greatest challenge facing the Church today?
The third edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (hereafter GIRM), issued in 2002, offers a series of general principles about the environment for worship. The principles, while not using the word ''clutter,'' focus on the church or other ''respectable place'' that is ''worthy of so great a mystery'' as the celebration of the Eucharist (par. 288).
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly guest column by Russell Shaw, who states that both official snooping and privacy rights must be governed by the common good.
The election of Pope Benedict XVI had great significance for the Church, not least, because one of the results of the election has been a clear indication that the liberal dream has not come to pass.
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).
Who is a theologian? What is the work of a theologian? To be sure, the answers overlap, but addressing them separately helps to clarify our understanding of the theologian and his work.
This month's Duc in Altum (Cast Out into the Deep) column by Marcus C. Grodi, concerning our response to tempation.
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?
The Church's members all contribute to the work of Christ's Body; an article by Matthew Rzeczkowski, O.P.
Stop wasting meeting time now! Put the ABCs of meeting management to work and you will see the difference they can make in your parish.
Much emphasis is placed on the promise of celibacy, but the "other promise" of obedience has an important role to play as well.
A discussion of Pope Benedict XIV's address at Regensburg and the misunderstanding it created in the Islamic world.
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.
Don Pino joins the thousands of Christians martyred in the 20th century. They took Christ seriously. Most are nameless. One body counter notes there were more such martyrs in the 20th century than in the first 19 centuries of the 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).
If all of us Catholics truly understood and accepted our mandate as disciples of Jesus Christ to commit to living a stewardship way of life, our beloved Church should, at least theoretically, have the wherewithal to solve every major problem and address every need.
''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?''
Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.'s column about a new book on psychology that turns to religous tradition to define virtue and character.
Greg Erlandson's column on a Trappist friar who lived a life close to God and helped a southern monastery grow in service.
Publisher Greg Erlandson's "Spectator" column. This week he writes of how the cross-cultural experiment the Church is embarking on needs much more attention.
Eucharistic adoration as 'Center of the Church' disputed
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.
Our Sunday Visitor Newspaper article sidebar by Russell Shaw
Additional information to the "Faith-based groups" article detailing the depth of Catholic response to the Gulf crises.
Salient quotes from Quintilian, Emerson, King, and others on the nature of lying
Additional information for the "Hurricanes, floods" article about three pastoral anniversaries to be celebrated in New Orleans on September 14, 2006.
A sidebar to our fertility story. How men figure into the emergency contraception equation.
Pop songs from David Bowie, Three Dog Night, Fleetwood Mac and others show how infidelity and lying have proved fertile fodder for the Top 40
Additional information to Jeff Ziegler's story on "Picking up pieces after lying."
Additional information about how communities have laws, or are considering them, regarding barring landlords from renting to undocumented residents, or employers from hiring them.
A sidebar to our fertility article about teaching young people about chastity.
This sidebar details what's found in the new adult catechism, and changes that occurred during the draft process.
An article about eros and agape, sexual attractions, the theology of the body by John Balluff
Fateful trip from New York to Indiana 40 years ago put columnist on path to career in Catholic press
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."
By Elisa Rose. Case of Virginia teen who fought doctors over his own cancer treatment calls into question patient's right in care.
Good Offense in the Mountains of Georgia
Free to registered users: Stephen James writes about the recent national story claiming that embryos were not harmed during research.
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly article by Audrey Zigmond on pro-life young people in the fight against abortion.
Pastors are among the first people to recognize diaconate candidates.
Column by Rev. Msgr. William Belford about the importance of diocesan "Codes of Conduct."
This article free to registered users: Pope's address on cultural dialogue largely lost as media takes historical reference out of context. By Gerald Korson.
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.
John Norton
Log in or register to read for free: FDA-approved emergency contraception an excuse to avoid other birth-control methods -- by Mary DeTurris Poust.
Monsignor M. Francis's Mannion column. This week he answers questions on Lough Dergas in Ireland and the difference between an apostle and a disciple.
Monsignor M. Francis Mannion's column this week has questions and answers about creation and the new compendium to the Catechism.
The most obvious paradox of Calvary is that through Christ's death we are heirs of true life.
This article free to registered users. The successful legal challenge to Roe v. Wade must be a work of judicial craftsmanship and wholly the work of the legal mind: the lawyer who will prepare and present the case. By Clifford Stevens
Six private evangelical ministries have had their on-campus priviledges revoked.
Recent article sheds light on Gandi's opposition to artificial contraception.
Background information on the Scripture readings for September 2, 2007.
More than $36,000 has been raised to help two Gulf Coast parishes recover after Katrina
Gerry Korson's Openers column. He writes of how to treat the homeless with Christian love and common sense.
This column by John Norton has free access for all visitors.
This column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. Recent remarks by Pope Benedict XVI stress the importance of Catholic newspapers
By John Norton. We begin our celebration of 100 years of publishing
By John Norton. The potential for bringing the Gospel to new ways is enormous, as is the ability to engage Catholics in their parishes and as communities, both virtual and real.
By John Norton. At the beginning of September, Our Sunday Visitor officially launched a yearlong marking of its centenary.
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Catholic periodicals are a critical component of ongoing faith formation
Editor Gerald Korson's Openers column, this week focusing on the work of catechists.
Our Sunday Visitor Newspaper Openers column by Gerald Korson, editor
Editor Gerald Korson's weekly column, this week forcusing on the lessons of 9/11
Telly Award winner Steve Ray continues epic trip through roots of Catholic faith on video. By Lori Hadacek Chaplin.
October 29, 2006, homily by Father Edward F. Steiner.
October 8, 2006, homily by Father Edward F. Steiner.
October 22, 2006, homily by Father Edward F. Steiner.
Homily for October 1, 2006, by Father Edward F. Steiner.
October 15, 2006, homily by Father Edward F. Steiner.
Individual donations of $250 or more need to be listed spearately on the tax receipt...
Controversies continue as support grows for funding efforts not sanctioned by government. By Stephen James.
Read the story of her journey from being a heavy drinker to the mother of one of the world's greatest saints.
A loving father is essential if a man is to become an emotionally and spiritually healthy priest.
by Wayne Lennell, C.P.A. The greatest barrier to good financial information is understanding the language of accounting.
Monsignor Joseph M. Champlin's column how a priest sets priorities for his parish: spirituality and evangelization.
A growing Vietnamese religious community helps renew the Church.
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly article on the damage done by lying
Our Sunday Visitor readers write in and sound off.
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly Letters to the Editor
Readers write back about book reviews, churches for sale, proselytizing, Catholic schools, and more.
This week's letters include a reactions to a book review, to Judith Sudilovsky's article about a mother in Jerusalem, to Greg Erlandson's 'Can you hear me now?' column, and more.
This weeks' subjects include prayer; FDR and communism; holding hands at Mass; designing churches; immigration; foreign priests; and a correction.
Father Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., Msrg. John G. Weber recognized
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly article by Elisa Rose on the importance of parish priests in a booky about Father Michael McGivney
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
By Elisa Rose. Catholic ethicists say that misplaced compassion and litigation do not justify 'mercy killing' in any instances.
Trudy Thomas writes: New contraception methods and unnatural use of treatments encourage woman to use their bodies as machines.
Murray Hubley's review of Lou Holtz's 'Wins, Losses and Lessons: An Autobiography.'
'The Rule of Benedict' by David Gibson is review by York Young.
Colette Shanahan Fike's book review of 'The Prison Angel' by Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan
Woodeene Koenig-Bricker writes a book review in this week's In Focus section on "Cacique: A Novel of Florida's Historic Mission History" by Bishop Robert Baker.
By Greg Trevor, who still sees efforts to suppress the whole story about events surrounding the attacks.
A book review by Joyce Duriga of Father Raniero Cantalamessa's book, 'Sober Intoxication of the Spirit'
Sarah Hayes writes a review of Thomas J. Craughwell's book, 'Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men and Devil Worshippers Who Became Saints'
In Focus article by Monsignor John Delendick about his dual roles as a pastor, and as a New York City Fire Department chaplain
Our Sunday Visitor In Focus article on Catholic organizations providing outreach to those who cannot afford insurance
Featured in this week's In Focus section, we pay tribute to Our Sunday Visitor founder, Archbishop John F. Noll.
Our Sunday Visitor In Focus article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller on paying for health care out of pocket
Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller writes of a parish in Wilton, Connecticut, that lost several members in the crashes at the World Trade Center.
Monsignor Joseph Slepicka provides support for the family of 9/11 victim Tom Burnett, Jr., with whom he had a long-time friendship
Bridget Becker's review of "God's Plan for You: Life, Love, Marriage and Sex," by David Hajduk.
Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller writes of the horror of eyewitnesses in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Our Sunday Visitor In Focus article on billing practices in hospitals and how the Catholic health system helps patients with billing
Publisher Greg Erlandson's review of "Basicilica: The Splender and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's" by R.A. Scotti.
This sidebar to the methods of interpreting Revelation highlights the freedom of the "Catholic" interpretation.
The book of Revelation makes prolific use of numbers that had symbolic meanings in the Hebrew world. Here are some of them.
Additional information to our In Focus section on The Apocalypse. The Book of Revelation is described.
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly article by C. Bruce Hunter on the Scripture story of the Samaritan woman at the well
Michelle Martin writes that while some local Church leaders respond to the needs of immigrants, others express outrage at their support.
Article by Peter Finney, Jr., on the life of retired New Orleans Archbishop Philip Hannan
Free access for all visitors. By John Norton. One of the fringe benefits of an OSV subscription is complete free access to our digital archive of stories.
The focus of the Church as the gathering of God's people must always be on who we are as spiritual people, no matter what our age.
Homily Background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.
Homily background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.
Homily background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.
Homily background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.
Homily background on the Scripture readings for Sunday Mass.
As we practice our Lenten sacrifices we should be learning what we can live without today so that we can have a something better tomorrow.
Jesus reminds us that we are entrusted with the message of reconciliation. We must identify with the prodical son's father and forgive absolutely.
The point of our past is to point us to our future. The past is a blueprint for what we are called to build: the Kingdom of God.
As a believing people, we want to be close to God. God has been with us and He will be with us, thus "Emmanuel," "God with us."
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 3, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 24, 2007
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 17, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 10, 2007.
Background material on the Scripture readings for July 7, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for July 29, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for July 22, 2007.
Background information on the Scripture readings for July 15, 2007
Background material on the Scripture readings for July 1, 2007.
Our Sunday Visitor Newspaper article by Steven Saint on immigration
Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., writes of Muslims and Christians history of conflict, and how it serves no one to misrepresent the truth
This column has free access for all visitors. A meeting with the pope offered an occasion to tell him many important things ... If I just hadn’t blanked
Openers column by Gerald Korson--OSV subscribers can now access your subscription online. Subscribe today for immediate access!
Monsignor Owen F. Campion's God Lives column: Castro responded to the Church's effort to save him by suppressing Catholicism in Cuba.
Readers' Opinions: Third edition of GIRM takes precedence if implemented in your diocese.
Featured in this week's In Focus section, we pay tribute to Our Sunday Visitor founder, Archbishop John F. Noll.
There are four generally recognized methods of interpreting the Book of Revelation: the idealist, the futurist, the historicist and the preterist.
Background information on the Scripture readings for September 9, 2007.
Pope Paul VI in 1970 promulgated the Roman Missal Revised by the decree of the Second Vatican Council; four centuries after St. Pius V issued the 1570 Missale Romanum in execution of the decree of the Council of Trent. Publication of the new Ordo Missae generated spirited and sometimes strident debates.
Openers by John Norton
. 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?
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly Letters to the Editor
Catholic psychiatrists and psychologists offer reasons why trust in others is the foundation of relationships. By Jeff Ziegler.
Mary DeTurris Poust's article on how Catholic organizations responded faster and better than government in the wake of the 2005 Gulf storms
Our Sunday Visitor Pastoral Answers column by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion
By John Norton. Next year OSV Newsweekly celebrates its 100th anniversary
Spirituality: Enter Judas and the National Geographic by Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.
Our Sunday Visitor column by Marcellino D'Ambrosio on the prophet Elijah and his connection to the modern-day Eucharist
Msgr. Campion finds inspiration in the brotherly love and priestly example of his fellow clerics.
Msrg. Campion looks at Catholic candidates, Catholic voters and the gift of the Church as reflected in political situations.
Monsignor Owen Campion's September editorial.
Msgr. Campion talks about sex abuse issues.
The Chrism Mass and what it means to us today.
This week's editorial focuses on the least-read book of the Bible: Revelation, and its implications for today.
This week's editorial addresses the problems surrounding the formal documentation of immigrants.
This week's editorial from the OSV editorial board: Greg Erlandson, Msgr. Owen F. Campion, Beth McNamara, Gerald Korson, Joyce Duriga, and Sarah Hayes.
Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly Editorial on health care for all
Marcellino D'Ambrosio's column: Jesus predicts he will be tortured to death at the instigation of the day's spiritual leaders.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio's column this week speaks of how Jesus' miraculous love transforms the lives of the pious as well as the outcasts and sinners
Marcellino D'Ambrosio's column: If you talk the talk of faith but fail to walk the walk, you are all about religious posturing.
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.
Disbursement fraud refers to various practices in which individuals embezzle parish funds by writing checks to themselfs or others in collusion.
Msgr. Owen Campion writes about the Vatican's permanent observer at the U.N., who provides ethical perspective on issues.
Free to registered users: Dennis O'Connor's article on how the challenge of documentation for immigrants spark calls for bishops to address the issue of Catholic avoiding the sacraments.
by Victor M. Parachin. Nine common myths and realities about grief.
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.
The In Focus section covers the anniversary of September 11, 2001, with stories by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller and others.
The In Focus section covers the anniversary of September 11, 2001, with stories by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller and others.
Our Sunday Visitor article by Emily Stimpson on the use of former church buildings
John Norton
Don Clemmer writes an article about five Spanish missionaries who were slain for the Catholic belief in marriage while ministering in the South in the 1590s.
Robert P. Lockwood's column no how a movie -- Invincible -- reminds us that nothing we do is ever really all about us or completely our own doing.
By OSV staff and CNS report. OSV remembers the ‘Family Circus’ creator, who drew a cover for newsweekly
If your diocese is not encouraging vocations, it is doing a grave disservice to the faithful.
Our Sunday Visitor Spectator column by publisher Greg Erlandson, who says that gratitude for foreign priests should lead us to pray for them as they adjust to the U.S.
Free the Salves president Kevin Bales says slavery can be ended in today's world. By Elizabeth Kelly.
Priests can make their preaching and worship more effective if they better understand what worship is.
Our Sunday Visitor Newspaper article by Stephen James on a California pro-homosexual bill
Two recommended guides for serioius bible study.
Book review of Models of the Eucharist by Kevin W. Irwin. Helps clergy see "the big picture" through reflections.
Father Mark C. Boyer's review of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, by Susanna Clark
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
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.
Our Sunday Visitor weekly newspaper article by Gail Besse on caring for the homeless in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This sidebar to Gail Besse's story on caring for the homeless in Las Vegas details U.S. statistics.
Hospitality and a friendly atmosphere abound in North Carolina communities where Catholics are a distinct minority.
Openers by John Norton
By Russell Shaw. Majority positions unquestionably shifted by recent selection of Justices Roberts and Alito.
Some argue that the Church and its liturgy have not gone far enough, but are pleased with the changes.
By Carlos Briceno. Travelers seem to accept possible danger and don't see out prayer while waiting for flights.
Stephen James writes about Fr. Tom Hartman's pro-life research through his foundation.
Various Church groups and laypeople can use the new text to better understand the Faith. By Carlos Briceno.
Jonathan Luxmoore writes about a priest who continues his crusade to have the deaths of countrymen recognized by Russian leaders.
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.
Respect for the rules for concelebrating Mass should be a high priorty for us.
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?
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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?
An interview with Father Rajmund (Ray) Kopec.
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