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We need to rouse people and inspire them to realize their mission in life. By Richard Hart
By Eric Sammons. How to navigate the minefields of living out your faith on the job
By Carl Olson. Every vocation is for God’s glory, and everyone — clergy, religious, laity — is invited to share in it
Though the path hasn’t always been straight, two priests and three sisters value their vocations.
By Carl Olson. Through the Ascension, Christ has opened the way for man to be united with him eternally in glory
Evangelizing to shoppers at malls is a way to reach people where they are, two Italian bishops say
By Teresa Tomeo. Upcoming Year of Faith gives us opportunity to spread Good News. But will we be ready for it?
By Carl Olson. When we are apart from the work and life of Christ, we are like dry branches with dead or rotten fruit
Trip to Trevi Fountain in Rome reminds columnist what Blessed Pope John Paul II taught about joy. (Subscription required)
We must get out of spiritual comfort zones and take a stand against the moral relativism of today. (Subscription required)
Sure, we all know Jesus was born in a stable. But did you ever stop to really consider what that means?
Homily Background for April 1, 2012 - Year B. (Subscription required)
By Ronald D. Witherup, S.S. Preaching ‘the Gospel of the Church’
This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. These are neither the best of times or worst of times for Catholics — but it is always renewal time
By Russell Shaw. It’s up to every Catholic layperson — not just priests — to rekindle the faith and spread the word about Christ. Here are two easy ways to begin. (Subscription required)
By Phil Lenahan. The closer you grow to Christ, the better you’ll understand being a steward. (Subscription required)
Pope John Paul II was not perfect, but in bearing his illness, he displayed uncommon heroism. (Subscription required)
During August’s World Youth Day, the pontiff urged young people to grow in friendship with Christ so that they would live the life to which he is calling them. (Subscription required)
By John Norton. From his first moments, Pope Benedict has been a regular provider of surprises.
By Carl Olson. Mark’s account of Christ’s suffering and death inspires pondering on humility, discipleship
Homily Background for September 5, 2010 - Year C
By Carl Olson. The demands of discipleship require that we heed God’s call with our wholehearted obedience
By John Norton. By happy accident, or providence, the Old Testament reading at Mass on my first full day of vacation this month was a perfect fit
In absence of mortal sins, frequent use of sacrament brings about a more virtuous Christian life. (Subscription required)
Yes, there’s much to complain about in the Church, but every Catholic is responsible for its reputation. (Subscription required)
Treasury of Church is the whole body of spiritual life that belongs to Christians throughout ages. (Subscription required)
We are called to emulate the holy people who have been canonized, so that we, too, may become saints. (Subscription required)
By Sarah Hayes. Award-winning French film ‘Of Gods and Men’ is a clear-eyed view of religious conviction, sacrifice
By Carl Olson. Will we be like Job and despair at our suffering? Or will we find hope through our devotion to Christ?
Letters to the Editor for May 30, 2010. Letters on clergy sexual abuse, conversion, immigration, priesthood, and clerical atonement
Letters to the Editor about gambling, evil, immigration, social justice, and discipleship.
St. Paul knew the joy of true discipleship to Christ and displayed courage in the face of persecution
By Mark Shea. How every baptized Christian participates in Christ’s threefold office
Homily Background for June 1, 2008 - Year A
By Eric Sammons. Basic principles that should form the foundation of any outreach to lapsed Catholics
By Eric Sammons. Witnessing the Good News to others is the lifeblood of the Church
By Emily Stimpson. Seven keys on how Catholics can Google, surf, tweet and blog in a faithful manner
By OSV Readers. Faithful recount how they came into full communion with — or returned to —the Catholic Church
By Carl Olson. All of Jesus’ disciples are commissioned in the saving work of Christ as king, priest, and prophet. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. To be true disciples, we must overcome ignorance and do what we can to lift the burdens of others
By Carl Olson. Just like the Samaritan woman at the well, we can be transformed through our encounters with Christ. (Subscription required)
By Wally Carew. Danny Abramowicz has an EWTN show and ministry based on turning to Christ for the answers to problems facing men today
Our challenge these days is to remember why we do good.
‘It is of the greatest importance that we provide it together at this time when the peoples of the world are in crisis.’
This editorial column has free access for all visitors. 'Make us Easter people, men and women of light, filled with the fire of Your love.'
By Carl Olson. Through fasting, prayer, almsgiving and confession, we offer ourselves to the Father and his eternal will
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor for December 26, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By Carl Olson. Jesus establishes and fulfills a new covenant, and shows us the path to a right relationship with God
By Carl Olson. God always reaches out to us with compassion, but we each must decide how we will respond to him
By Carl E. Olson. Jesus' inquiry to two disciples, 'What are you looking for?' has relevance for us today
By Carl Olson. God has come and is coming to save us from sin, despair and death. But will we obey his will?
Catholic colleges special section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. They remain enthusiastic about opportunities afforded to them.
Peter and John’s faith in the Risen Christ is rooted in truth of empty tomb, not on feelings or intuition. (Subscription required)
Ascension doesn’t mean Jesus is distant from us; rather, he is present through Church, sacraments. (Subscription required)
How the early Church structured itself on the loving relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Subscription required)
Jesus taught us that being his disciple requires that we reject all relationships that keep us from him
In order to gain the Kingdom, our words and our ways must be righteous and aligned with Christ. (Subscription required)
As a result of his great faith, Peter received a new name and became a shepherd of the Lord’s flock. (Subscription required)
This season, we await and watch for Christ’s second coming as we express our belief in his first one
Even the smallest movement toward God is an act of faith, a gift that increases the more we respond
While leaders may claim political authority, they are subordinate to the all-encompassing power of God.
After the Resurrection, even Christ’s own followers mistook him. That changed in the breaking of bread. (Subscription required)
In order to be exiled from sin, as John the Baptist proclaimed, we must undergo constant conversion
By Carl Olson. No one is exempted from striving, by God’s grace, to be a true son and daughter of Our Lord
These commandments are foundations upon which true religion and authentic morality are established
Parable of the vineyard reveals that God has offered his Kingdom to those who choose to be his disciples. (Subscription required)
Just as the cured leper returned to give thanks to Jesus, so too should we praise him for saving us
By Carl Olson. The Assumption is a stamp of approval on Mary’s life of humility and quiet discipleship of her Son
Far from representing shame and defeat, Christ’s death on the cross reveals his glorious kingship
Those who embrace divine mercy are filled with faith, which leads to fellowship through the Church. (Subscription required)
We must strive to be holy children of God in order to become ‘sharers in the divine nature.' (Subscription required)
We must remember that we are workers in God’s vineyard, and we aren’t entitled to his property. (Subscription required)
When God reaches out to us, how do we respond to his generosity? And do we strive to be worthy of it?. (Subscription required)
By Leisa Anslinger. All that we have and are and will be is God’s, so we must be good stewards of his creation
By Teresa Tomeo. We sometimes hold back because of hardship. But have we considered the early Christians’ lot?
By Msgr. Charles Pope. There is no Church prohibition from celebrating the first sacrament during the penitential season
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By John Norton. If there’s one word that characterizes the Christian life, a strong contender would be “conversion.”
By Peter Finney Jr. Retired New Orleans archbishop was fearless, whether on the battlefield or in hurricane aftermath.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By Carl Olson. Unlike demon who recognized yet rejected Jesus, we must witness to Christ’s astonishing teachings
The call to discipleship isn't easy to embrace or understand, but it is worth every minute
By Carl Olson. Out of the darkness of the tomb, the New Adam — who is ‘the light of men’ — arose in glory
By Carl Olson. The Transfiguration gave the disciples a foretaste of the eternal splendor to help them persevere
By John Norton. An extended reflection on the poverty of the First Christmas.
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