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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.

The Real Steward

Background information on the Scripture readings for September 23, 2007.

The New Evangelization

Three experiences of evangelization, some older and traditional, some newer and innovative used to spread the Good News.

The Mustard Tree

Why wasn't the Assumption defined before 1950?

The Missing Ingredient

Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections.

The Liability Of Caring

Should clergy be held liable for providing pastoral care when their efforts apparently fail to help troubled church members?

The Identification and Selection of a Deacon

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).

The Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian

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.

The Contemplative Pastor

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 ABCs of Managing Parish Meetings

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.

Tell News, Sing Hymns, Encourage Coaches

Priestalk by Msgr. William Belford,

Taking Christ Seriously

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.

Suffering and Salvation

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).

Stewardship Conversion

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.

Stewardship and a Parish Response

''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?''

Sowing seeds for Gospel of life priest's ministry

Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk a familiar face to Catholics who hear him speak on bioethics.

Source and Summit

Eucharistic adoration as 'Center of the Church' disputed

Something Old, Something New

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.

Singing celebrants

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Good pastoral judgment should be used in determining the use of music during liturgies

Siempre Adelante

By Msgr. Dennis L. Mikulanis

Santa-loving priest spreads spirit of St. Nick

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Inspired by holy year, he founded institute to help store Santas understand true spirit of Christmas

Repentance Means Changing Way of Thinking

Book Reviews by Father Mark G. Boyer

Recognize Jesus

Homily Background - April 6, 2008 - Year A

Reality and Worship

By John A. Ward, S.S.

Priests and seminarians voice support for celibacy

Many people wrongly blame it for priest shortage, scandals

Priesthood is more than a public leadership role

Respected theologian Sister Sara Butler used to think women should be priests, but further study changed her mind.

Priest tries to ease tensions

By Stephen James. This In Focus article is about a priest who wants parishioners to have an understanding of immigration issues.

Priest and Eucharist helped actress find herself

When 1940s Hollywood star Betty Hutton hit bottom, she found the Lord and peace.

Preaching in a Postmodern Era

By Richard Hart, O.F.M. Cap.

Praying for Our Absent Brethren

Reflections of a former priest on his marriage, reconversion and return to the Faith, with an exhortation to pray for others in similar circumstances.

Player gets a kick out of serving God

Our Takes

Personal Renewal for Priests

One reason that priests can experience loneliness is because at times the quiet that we are afforded is not used for personal renewal. Tips on how to use the quiet more effectively.

Opening the Word Column: Found and fed

By Carl Olson. Receiving Eucharist is participation in sacrifice, which nourishes our deep longing for Christ

Mission Comes Home Again

The Church in America will soon mark the 100th anniversary of no longer being a 'mission territory'

Letters to the Editor

This section is free to registered users. A Priest, Deacons, Apostles and Father Drinan are on the minds of our readers this week.

Laywoman in charge

A "parish-life coordinator" discusses the challenges of administering and being accepted in a church community that lacks a priest as pastor.

'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

Islam and Christianity

Since both Islam and Christianity have their roots in Abrahamic religion, the argument is often made that this common root of Abraham makes them similar. Nothing could be further from the truth. The differences between the two faiths are so profound that merely coming from the same root does not in any way make them similar.

International Priests in the United States

Free to registered users. An examination of the growth of international priests in the United States and their impact on parishes.

In Heaven Right Now

Noted apologist Scott Hahn discusses his feelings when he attended his first Mass.

In Focus: Pioneering Priest

Featured in this week's In Focus section, we pay tribute to Our Sunday Visitor founder, Archbishop John F. Noll.

Homily Background: The Assumption

Background information on the Scripture readings for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Homily Background: June 24, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for June 24, 2007

Homily Background: June 10, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for June 10, 2007.

Homily Background: July 7, 2007

Background material on the Scripture readings for July 7, 2007.

Homily Background: July 1, 2007

Background material on the Scripture readings for July 1, 2007.

Homily Background: August 26, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for August 26, 2007.

Homily Background: August 19, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for August 19, 2007

Forgiving one priest's killer

Family, friends and parish asked for leniency for drunken driver who took the life of New York Msgr. William Costello saying that's what he'd do.

Follow 'The Way' Home

Homily Background - April 20, 2008 - Year A

Flexible Furniture Fit for the Feast

By Father Mark G. Boyer

First black priest in U.S.endured Church's racism

Seminaries denied Father Tolton admission to their institution because of his skin color.

Fewer Priests, More People

. 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?