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OSV Newsweekly
By Teresa Tomeo. In an address to thousands of youth, Pope Benedict XVI explains what it means to grow up, truly love
By OSV staff. Pontiff celebrates Mass with pilgrims at international gathering in Madrid
By Kevin Birnbaum. Bryan Kemper, Lila Rose and Abby Johnson have followed different paths into the Catholic Church
So, is it more offensive to pray for another's conversion or not to care in the first place?
By Mark Shea. For 2,000 years, Catholics have proved prone to judging each others’ commitment to the faith. A reality check
By Emily Stimpson. They tap into men's needs for moral guidance missing from today's culture
By Brandon Vogt. Catholics should follow their example in using multiple platforms, lay expertise
By Eric Sammons. How to navigate the minefields of living out your faith on the job
Though the path hasn’t always been straight, two priests and three sisters value their vocations.
By Brandon Vogt. On sidelines of beatification, 150 bloggers met with Vatican officials. (Subscription required)
By David Scott. Priest returns to the United States after two decades of advocating for poor. (Subscription required)
By Carlos Briceno. Apostolate's use of media bears fruit in Diocese of Phoenix and beyond
By Teresa Tomeo. Study affirms radio's power in reaching people, which is great news for Catholic media outlets
Openers by John Norton
By Benedict B.O. Joseph
Evangelizing to shoppers at malls is a way to reach people where they are, two Italian bishops say
By Joseph D. White, Ph.D. Multisensory catechesis -- activities that use various abilities -- recognizes different talents, needs among faithful
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Theater troupes use dramatic productions to spread the Word of God
By Vincent J. O'Malley. Four qualities for priests to consider. (Subscription required)
By James Wehner. What can we expect? (Subscription required)
Three experiences of evangelization, some older and traditional, some newer and innovative used to spread the Good News.
By Frank P. DeSiano, C.S.P. There can be no doubt that most Catholics experience their faith through the liturgy.
By Greg Erlandson. The pace of technological change is stretching human brains, and poses challenges for Church, too
If you are reading this column, you are one of too few Americans still making use of the gift of literacy. (Subscription required)
Atheist’s arguments at Cleveland event don’t hold up against life-giving truth of Christianity. (Subscription required)
Trip to Trevi Fountain in Rome reminds columnist what Blessed Pope John Paul II taught about joy. (Subscription required)
A childhood story and Pope Benedict underscore the danger of letting our religion become routine.
By Teresa Tomeo. U.S. bishops offer neophytes tips on how to harness the potential of the Web as an evangelization tool
We must get out of spiritual comfort zones and take a stand against the moral relativism of today. (Subscription required)
Newly Blessed John Paul II would have approved of this month’s blogging conference at the Vatican. (Subscription required)
By Father Bernard O'Connor. Today's institutions carry on centuries-old tradition of educating, passing down faith
By Teresa Tomeo. Individual Catholics should feel empowered to speak up about objectionable media content
By Joseph O'Brien. With more listeners tuning in, Catholic radio stations are turning up the volume
By Mike Sullivan. Want to share the faith with others? First make sure you are walking the walk
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 Kevin Lowry. Helping others see “the light”. (Subscription required)
By Greg Erlandson. All Catholics -- not just priests -- are called to do the work of the Gospel in the world
By Damian MacPherson, S.A. Knowledge and power, if not shaped by ... love of God and neighbor, are usually corrupting, and often destructive. (Subscription required)
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By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Theater troupes use dramatic productions to spread the Word of God
Faith can’t be pushed to the periphery at Christmas, despite the secular mush that gets thrown our way. (Subscription required)
In Focus article by Eric Sammons. Resources and more
By Tom Tracy. Young English-speaking Hispanics’ ministry needs differ from those of elders
In Focus (Spring Religious Vocations) article. By Eddie O'Neill. He has traveled to preach parish missions and to lead healing Masses
By Carlos Briceno. Father Robert Barron's 10-part documentary aims to reveal power and truth of the faith using art, architecture, literature and music
By Archbishop Dolan. The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference tells of being accosted in an airport, and how he reacted. (Subscription required)
By Father Robert Hater. We must remember to catechize in the spirit of Jesus, who showed special care for those society overlooks
He highlights local Church’s role in helping young people hear God’s call to priestly, consecrated life. (Subscription required)
By Pope Benedict XVI. In this Year for Priests, pontiff asks young men to discern if God is inviting them to priestly ministry
By Elizabeth C. Shaw. In a follow-up to his best-seller, author relates final accomplishments of late pontiff, called one of the greatest Christian witnesses in modern history. (Subscription required)
Podcasting, dubbed 'the new medium for the new evangelization,' is catching on rapidly as a teaching and evangelizing tool for the faith.
By Scott Alessi. With rapidly growing ranks, permanent deacons play a key role in spreading the Gospel outside church walls
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Commenting on public policy. (Subscription required)
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. The Catholic Church is growing slowly but surely
Our Takes for November 28, 2010
OSV columnist will debut a national television program on Oct. 3
Just as the Church favors vibrancy, so, too, should the faithful stand out — especially in an increasingly secular society
Letters to the Editor about Live Action, Planned Parenthood, evangelization, Andrew Cuomo and lenten traditions. (Subscription required)
Letters to the Editor about charity and the budget, morality of transplants, the Mass, same-sex marriage. (Subscription required)
Letters to the Editor about Spanish Civil War, Harry Potter, communion, big government and evangelization. (Subscription required)
By OSV Staff. Great places to find Catholic music, e-books, applications — even a good laugh — on the Internet
Thomas Craughwell Meet everyday men and woman venerated by the Church as saints
By John Norton. Results of the annual report on new ordinands commissioned by the U.S. bishop's conference
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. Region by region, the U.S. bishops are making their ad limina visits to Rome
By John Norton. A healthy-sized contingent from Our Sunday Visitor attended the Catholic Media Convention last month in Pittsburgh.
By John Norton. We begin our celebration of 100 years of publishing
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. There are many Catholics — including those in church every Sunday — who, for whatever reason, haven't seriously engaged their Faith.
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. In this week’s issue, we’ll give you a sampling of Pope Benedict XVI’s speeches during his four-day visit to his homeland
By John Norton. At the beginning of September, Our Sunday Visitor officially launched a yearlong marking of its centenary.
By John Norton. If you’re looking for motivation, it might be worth reflecting on the African experience.
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Cardinal's visit was a pleasant surprise
By Mark Sullivan. Catholics use arts, media and literature to transmit the Good News
Emily Stimpson Catholic blogs, podcasts and online forums need quality, creativity in order to reach people, conference speakers say
This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Catholic blogs, podcasts and online forums need quality, creativity in order to reach people, conference speakers say
By Thomas M. Pastorius. There is probably no greater role-model for evangelization and priestly zeal then St. Paul. (Subscription required)
Rather than playing down differences, it is about coming together in Christian witness in the world
Church must do a better job of reaching faithful using all media, but there’s no easy way to do that
The greatest mission of the Catholic media, and in fact of all the faithful, is to proclaim the Gospel
Doctrine challenges Church to make Christ visible in the world, so that all may know him and be saved
YOUCAT will not just benefit young people, but is a handy catechetical reference book for all Catholics. (Subscription required)
Yes, there’s much to complain about in the Church, but every Catholic is responsible for its reputation. (Subscription required)
Vatican, U.S. bishops combat theological trend against seeking converts
Religious vocations article by Michelle Martin. Its founder aims to shine light of Christ on men who have seen much darkness in their lives
Diocese launches a multimedia blitz to draw Catholics back to Mass
By John Norton. Pope Benedict XVI has announced a “Year of Faith” beginning Oct. 11, 2012
Our Takes - Making babies the new status symbol - Taking it to the street in the city of brotherly love - That's evangelization in action
By Valerie Kreutzer. For more than four decades, a Minnesota priest has helped to buy land and start a thriving business
Monsignor Joseph M. Champlin's column how a priest sets priorities for his parish: spirituality and evangelization.
Letters to the Editor for August 23, 2009
Letters to the Editor about clergy sexual abuse, marian apparitions, divorce, evangelization, and nuclear energy. (Subscription required)
Letters to the editor about the Mass, priest shortage, evangelization, parish closings. (Subscription required)
Besides the parish, focus their energies on other ministries such as evangelization
This column has free access for all visitors. With so many other paths out there claiming to lead to enlightenment and happiness, why the Catholic Church?
Participating in the March for Life is an experience that sticks with you
Each parishioner will be asked to commit before God to trying to shepherd one soul to the Church.
By Maryann Eidemiller. Festivals for young Catholics mix Gospel message with music
This Openers column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. U.S. bishops' conference releases study of the men who will be ordained to the priesthood this year
By John Norton. How fellow Catholics around the world are putting their faith into action — even when it means death.
Meet seven children of the New Evangelization, who are preserving the traditions of the faith for the future generations.
By Valerie Schmalz. Emerging ministry provides physical, spiritual andmental restoration to Catholics in need of relief
Just outside a small Austrain village sits a former monastery that trains bright young Catholics to re-energize the faith on the continent.
By Alejandro Bermudez. Church loses footing in traditionally Catholic stronghold because of emerging secularism, lackluster evangelization efforts
By Eddie O'Neill. Yes, Catholics, too, pound the pavement to spread the Good News on the streets and in neighborhoods
By Eric Sammons. When having a conversation with someone who is ignorant or hostile to Catholic teaching, a reasoned, gentle defense is most effective
By Joseph O'Brien. Ministries focus on serving Catholic athletes as they spread the message of Christ
By Emily Stimpson. How Catholics can regain their footing when it comes to spreading the faith
By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Easy ways to bolster your parish's efforts include learning your own faith, starting a library and identifying the talents of others
By Mark Shea. You may not be able to travel 'to the ends of the earth,' but you, too, can spread the Gospel
By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Learn to read signs that former Catholics want to return to Church
By Eric Sammons. Basic principles that should form the foundation of any outreach to lapsed Catholics
By Eric Sammons. Fundamental principles to help the former Catholics in our families reconsider the Church
By Eric Sammons. Holiday gatherings will soon put us face to face with family members not living out the faith. How to humbly, yet firmly stand up for the truth
By Austen Ivereigh. Developing civil responses to Catholic hot button issues in a skeptical, secular, curious culture
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
This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Study finds majority are woefully inadequate. Experts suggest a way forward.
Our Takes. 10 suggestions for making the elect feel like they're part of the family
In Focus article. By Emily Stimpson. How Catholics can better understand our baptismal obligation to participate in the mission of Our Lord
By Michelle Martin. Head of church talks about evangelizing post-communist, secular society
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. The mission encourages teens to emphatically embrace Catholicism, reject popular culture lies -- all in an energizing, apealing fashion.
Pope Benedict XVI’s impact on the new generation of priests and youth cannot be underestimated
In a rapidly changing media world, the Catholic press must keep up in order to fulfill its mission
Planting the seed of our lives in the fertile soil of the Lord's vineyard will produce much fruit
By Charles Dickson. Faith and conviction is what people are looking for
This religious vocations article by Kay Cozad has free access for all visitors. Without money, modern-day comforts or even shoes, brothers spread Gospel in neighborhood
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Even Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards can be used as part of outreach to unevangelized world. (Subscription required)
This article has free access for all visitors. By Alejandro Bermudez. Now that they are rescued, stories emerging on important role of religion for the 33 trapped men
This article has free access for all visitors. By Jim Graves. Sheriff's deputy-turned-lay preacher Romero uses energetic style to build up an 'army of soldiers for Christ' among English-and Spanish-speaking Catholics
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. The dedicated lives and deep faith of individual clergy and laity are that bullet. (Subscription required)
By Lorene Hanley Duquin. It is all part of a conversion process.
By Eddie O'Neill. 'Bridge builder' Mike Timmis now heads evangelical prison ministry
‘More than ever we need authentic witnesses, and not simply people who parcel out rules and facts.’
‘There is a difficult path to tread between fundamentalism and a lack of courage.’
The alleged atrocities may be unique in degree and duration, but new statistics make it undeniable that abortion strikes hardest at minorities.
This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The pope’s visit to Britain offers Catholic Americans noteworthy pointers.
‘The Church in America is faced with the challenge of recapturing the Catholic vision of reality and presenting it in an engaging and imaginative way.’
‘The chief shepherd — with gentleness and love — is gathering in the sheep.’
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. The founders of a mission in Buffalo envisioned serving the poor, abandoned
By Teresa Tomeo. Armed with Catholic media coverage, you can set your neighbors straight on Church news
Priestalk
Evangelization cannot be overemphasized because of the love of God for all of our souls
By John Norton. What better way to start 2012 than with a little life-refocusing?
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. His multimedia website features patriotic and faith-inspired videos intended to spread the Gospel. (Subscription required)
By Mary DeTurris Poust. Website lets people share stories of conversion or reversion to the faith, opening the door to other seekers
By Teresa Tomeo. Pro-life ministry lives out pope's message on harnessing media to spread Christ's love
By Teresa Tomeo. Letter, phone call to mainstream media outlet could be a tool for evangelization, education
By Jim Graves. Growing movement recognizes the challenges they face in today’s society
Religious vocations article by Tom Hoopes. Little Sisters of the Lamb are raising funds for new monastery to be a light in low-income neighborhood
By Scott Alessi. Next step: Buying spots on prime-time shows like 'American Idol,' 'Desperate Housewives'
This article has free access for all visitors. By Michail Rassool. Parishes plan events to welcome soccer fans and explore possible pitfalls of hosting such an event
It provides for African-Americans' physical necessities, but what about spiritual needs?
This issue has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. Beyond the headlines, the pope called for renewal of the U.S. Church and American society by addressing crisis of faith
By Scott Alessi. Meeting spiritual and social needs seen as key components of outreach to Latino community
By Eddie O'Neill. Company founder sees evangelization opportunities in e-books, new media. (Subscription required)
By Michelle Martin. Programs focus on the needs of seniors who lose ties with home parishes. (Subscription required)
By Scott Alessi. As some critique Church charities as becoming too secular, new group twins evangelization and relief. (Subscription required)
In Focus Stories by Eddie O'Neill. Catholic colleges give high schoolers a foretaste of scholarly life — with a bit of fun thrown in the mix
By Jamie Cassata. How should a Catholic use social-networking websites?
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Spreading the Gospel involves not only preaching with words, but with actions 
Catholic college special section article. By Amy Kiley. A look at how missionary program has changed the lives of students at colleges throughout country
By Scott Alessi. Actual cases of possession rare, but high number of requests require preparation, understanding
By Msgr. Edward J. Arsenault. Ongoing Formation of Priests and Priestly Fraternity. (Subscription required)
By Cory Busse. This season, shake off your fear and spread the Good News, just like those who watched over their flock that first Christmas
By William T. Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Active Apostles of the New Evangelization’ — Part Two. (Subscription required)
By William T. Ditewig. Vatican II and Deacons — Part Three: Ad Gentes and evangelization. (Subscription required)
By Eric Sammons. How best to respond to anti-Catholic comments made in the workplace.
What to say when someone pops the question.
By Carl Olson. Unlike demon who recognized yet rejected Jesus, we must witness to Christ’s astonishing teachings
By David Karanja. In his visit, pope will find both growth and vitality, disease and warfare
Editorial
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By Eric Sammons. Pope Benedict XVI’s Verbum Domini guides us how to read the Word of God through the context of the Church.

His multimedia website features patriotic and faith-inspired videos intended to spread the Gospel
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