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Wisconsin shrine becomes first approved American apparition

By Joseph O'Brien. 1859 appearance to girl in Wisconsin emphasized importance of child catechesis, evangelization

Why 'pagan Mary' theory is false

By Mark Shea. Is it possible early Christians simply borrowed the idea of goddess worship and applied it to Jesus' mother? Not a chance

What's behind the revival of indulgences

This article has free access for all visitors. By Thomas J. Craughwell. Pope Benedict XVI has reconnected Catholics with this ancient practice that remits punishment for temporal sins

What Is True Devotion?

By St. Francis de Sales. How to make true devotion the goal of our life

Veneration of statues does not equal idol worship

Like family photos, they serve as representations of those we love

The power of pious practices

By Emily Stimpson. Author Scott Hahn explains how small devotions pay large dividends in the life of the Church

The four times Mary said 'no'

By Bill Dodds. Examples of when Our Lady most emphatically let her will be known

Testimonials of pet-loving Catholics

Pet-loving Catholics share their stories

Teresa Tomeo: Faith of prostitutes

A childhood story and Pope Benedict underscore the danger of letting our religion become routine.

Sustaining the Joy of Christmas

By Bishop Robert J. Baker. Remember, Dec. 25 just starts celebrations of one of the greatest events in the history of the world

St. Paul on Seasons of Devotion and Fasting

By Marcus C. Grodi. Duc in Altum

Sowing seeds for true appreciation of St. Francis

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Seeing him as just a benign lawn ornament shortchanges his radical devotion to Christ

Rosary meditation for job seekers

This In Focus article has free access for all visitors. By Elizabeth Scalia. Sorrowful Mysteries help us to identify with Christ, and join our sufferings to his, that all may be One

Robert P. Lockwood: A prince, a miracle and anti-Catholicism

The tale of a prince/priest, a 39-year-old widow and her cure, and its connection to anti-Catholicism. (Subscription required)

Resources for planting the seeds of faith

In Focus article by Eric Sammons. Resources and more

Reading up on the Rosary

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Four recent books offer different perspectives on ancient prayer for experts and novices alike.

Pets — our fellow travelers on the spiritual journey

By Mary DeTurris Poust. How animals can lead us further along the spiritual path by showing the real meaning of patience, unconditional love, trust and loyalty

Our Lady of Guadalupe battles 'Holy Death' for devotion of Mexican faithful

By Michelle Martin. Its hold is tied to organized crime, desperation and ancient Mexican traditions

October 7, Our Lady of the Rosary

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

November 16, St. Margaret of Scotland

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

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: What it means to forgive

It is not about sticking one’s head in the sand, but rather it is recognizing God as the ultimate judge. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Communion concerns

Answers to the seven practical objections to reception of holy Communion under both kinds

More than words

By Teresa Tomeo. A faithful, silent witness to the Gospel speaks louder to those around us than clamorous preaching

May traditions celebrate Mary's gift of life

By Scott Alessi. Crownings recognize Mother of God's queenship, while gardens celebrate her blessed fruitfulness

Marian feast traditions thrive on remote Azores island

By Brian Fraga. Catholics on Corvo in the Azores honor patroness, Our Lady of Miracles, with a candlelit procession and special Mass during feast of the Assumption.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for February 21, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor on pornography, marriage, theology of the body and technology.

Italian squad brings stolen masterpieces home

By Nora Hamerman. Exhibit in Florence displays works that have been recovered and returned back to churches

Is Japan’s Our Lady of Akita apparition ‘worthy of belief’?

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Vision has been in news because of calamities, but its approval is questioned. (Subscription required)

In Focus: Why Pope John Paul II was the right man at the right time

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Five years after the pontiff's death, a look at how he strengthened the faith and revived Catholic devotions.

In Focus: How to plant seeds of faith with strangers

By Eric Sammons. When having a conversation with someone who is ignorant or hostile to Catholic teaching, a reasoned, gentle defense is most effective

IN FOCUS: First team of faithfulness

Players and coaches have kept game in perspective through their devotion to Christ

In Focus: Catholic myths Dispelled

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Sorting the facts from the fiction when it comes to the faith. First in a new monthly series, "What every Catholic needs to know."

In Focus: Catholic churches: Houses of heaven on earth

This In Focus section has free access for all visitors. Stories by Stephanie Kornexl. Sacred architecture recaptures sense that church building should be a microcosm of God's dwelling place

How to respond when a loved one leaves the Church

By Eric Sammons. Fundamental principles to help the former Catholics in our families reconsider the Church

How to remain faithful to prayer — even when we don't feel like it

By Bert Ghezzi. Obstacles such as distractions, dryness or doubts don’t have to thwart your commitment to a life of daily prayer — in fact, they can help strengthen it

How Mary is the first guardian of the Faith

By Mark Shea. Although critics of the Church try to use her to attack Jesus, Mary protects the truth of her son’s true identity — and our own

History of African-American Catholics

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Story of African-American Catholics is one of discrimination and strife,but ultimately the deep faith of religious and laity alike has prevailed

Greg Erlandson: In Christ’s love

This article has free access. Yes, marriage takes a lot of work, but it is also where some of the greatest moments of joy are.

Give Liturgy of the Hours a try in 2012

By Daria Sockey. Why lay Catholics should take Pope Benedict XVI’s advice and try incorporating the Liturgy of the Hours into their prayer lives this year

Gift of women religious

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Number of sisters may be on decline around world, but some communities have managed to thrive

Father Groeschel's journey with Christ

By Paul Thigpen. Popular author embarks on ‘the most interesting and revealing intellectual adventure’ of his life to explore personal devotion to Jesus

Farewell to my uncle

By Greg Erlandson. Living a Trappist’s life for more than six decades, he was one of the hidden treasures God delights in.

Encountering Mary in the Bible

By Mark Shea. Where does the Church get its Marian teachings? Take a deeper look into the Old Testament

Defending Mary

By Mark Shea. You may be surprised to discover how little you know what — and why — Catholics believe about Jesus mother. This is the first in a new series to help.

Creches re-create Christ's birth around the globe

By Scott Alessi. Around the world, Nativities serve as cultural, symbolic tool for sharing the Christmas story. (Subscription required)

Column: Shroud of Turin's message

By Teresa Tomeo. Cloth’s authenticity may be uncertain, but it makes sense that God would try to reach us using an image

Column: An argument for intelligent adoration

By Father Robert Barron. Intense devotion to it by likes of Jacques Maritain, Pope John Paul II and Edith Stein shows it’s not just for unlearned, nor does it detract from Mass

Catholic smart phone apps, downloads add new dimension to faith life

This article has free access for all visitors. By Dennis Poust. Applications, downloads allow Catholics to pray Rosary, Liturgy of Hours from just about anywhere

Catholic contributions to the Civil War

By Thomas J. Craughwell. On this month’s 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s beginning, a look at Catholic contributions of both the North and the South

Carl E. Olson: How Mary shared in life, death and resurrection of Jesus

By Carl Olson. The Assumption is a stamp of approval on Mary’s life of humility and quiet discipleship of her Son

Blessed Mother in the Americas

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Devotion to Our Lady runs deep in the Americas; here’s a look at her many national titles

A pleasant surprise

By Teresa Tomeo. Witness of Catholic pilgrims praying before Shroud of Turin was heartening in these troubled times