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Our love and faith grow when we turn our thoughts to Him.
If our lives of faith have turned coldly routine, then perhaps it is time that we did the same
TCA interviews Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) founder Curtis Martin to discover why so many Catholic youth lose their faith during their college years.
By Robert P. Lockwood. Sharp contrasts -- a humble quadriplegic poet and a brassy racist -- loved by Britons
Homily Background for June 21, 2009 - Year B
Spouses of Catholic public-safety personnel rely on their faith to cope with life amid ever-present dangers.
Each year, Lent seems to sneak up on us, challenging us to reexamine the genuineness of our faith.
Homily Background for September 13, 2009 - Year B
By Emily Stimpson. Programs should promote dieting for right reasons -- taking better care of the temple
By Carl E. Olson. Our acceptance of Holy Trinity recognizes that it holds answers to our deepest questions
By Father Benedict Groeschel
Homily Background for August 7, 2011 - Year A. (Subscription required)
By Patrick J. Berkery. Story of faith that explains the richness, the happiness and the great potential for good inherent in the priestly vocation.
Homily Background for August 28, 2011 - Year A. (Subscription required)
By Paul Thigpen, Ph.D. Can faith be a laughing matter?
A tormented man who had to be carried to Jesus was healed through the belief of others
Editorial: The economic consequence of the immigration policy is an open question, and people of good faith can argue for either side.
More secular institutions are offering chairs in Catholicism, providing the opportunity to educate others about the Church.
More secular institutions are offering chairs in Catholicism, providing the opportunity to educate others about the Church
The Catholic answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life.
Books by Jason Evert, Fr. Kevin Scallon, Mike Aquilina, Matt Swaim, Ron Rychlak and Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer are reviewed
Father Francis Hoffman answers your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life.
The Catholic Answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life.
This article is free for all visitors. The Catholic answers to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, and canon law, and faith in everyday life by Father Francis Hoffman.
This Q&A is free to registered users. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.
The Catholic answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.
Our relationship with God extends to everyday life, including how we conduct ourselves in our jobs, with our co-workers and our bosses
We often do not know the value of our faith until it is persecuted. Many have embraced opportunities to suffer for Christ as martyrs
By Mary DeTurris Poust. In time for Mother’s Day, two new books share wisdom with harried modern moms
Adult Faith Formation
When it comes to sports and faith, the World Cup runneth over
Some reminders that our faith is a daily encounter.
Stories of religious vocations and familial love are among the latest offerings.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Msgr. Owen F. Campion explains why parents must educate their children in the faith, and the whole community must help.
By Matthew Bunson, D.Min., M.Div. Dealing with the "spiritual but not religious"
By Benedict Bimbola O. Joseph. The obligation of the Christian community
When he visited Nazareth, Jesus received cool welcome and little faith from his neighbors.
At a painfully early morning gathering, columnist is reminded of the camaraderie among men of faith
In Focus article by Eric Sammons. Resources and more
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver writes of how teaching the Catholic faith and love of Jesus is at the heart of Catholic education.
Compassion, actions and love of the faith make them positive models to the people they serve.
By Jeff Gardner. While last year’s disaster brought out the worst in some, observers say many more grateful, generous
Podcasting, dubbed 'the new medium for the new evangelization,' is catching on rapidly as a teaching and evangelizing tool for the faith.
As London's 'priest to the stars,' Atonement Father Michael Seed takes Christ to people in places both high and low in the spirit of St. Francis.
Catholic media convocation was a moment to celebrate the wonder of the sacraments
People can do amazing things at any age.
You may think your teenager is a Christian, but the author of a new book argues that he or she may actually be a “moralistic therapeutic deist” instead.
Charlie Sheen isn't the only member of his famous acting family making headlines. (Subscription required)
Celebrated astrophysicist Stephen Hawking believes extraterrestrial life exists, but communicating with it could put earthlings at risk
OSV readers tell how they or their relatives helped people in their communities get by during Great Depression and Great Recession. (Subscription required)
By Carl Olson. As disciples we must stand prepared to listen to the Word of God so we can actively respond in faith
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. We sometimes will find that it is our friends who "carry" us to Christ
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Pope Benedict XVI prepares to preside over his first-ever beatification
By John Norton. Lenten reflection that goes to the heart of how we should be going about our religion
By John Norton. Geologists say that Japan’s massive earthquake shifted the Asian nation 13 feet closer to the United States.
By John Norton. Along with the celebration and breakfast in bed, Father’s Day is a reminder of our privilege and responsibility — and a summons to do even better.
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
If you were born into the faith, then you know there is no such thing as a 'former Catholic.'
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
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Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor for November 24, 2009, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
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Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
With faith tossed out, decay is inevitable: and with decay comes dictatorship of the ordinary.
Our Takes
We can better refute atheists' claims by deepening our understanding
After a long period of decline in religious practice, the Dutch may be rethinking their trends toward secularization.
When we accept God's grace, we are capable of incredible feats of charity, holiness and faith.
Millions of Catholics aren't equipped with the basic tools needed to keep and defend the faith.
By Teresa Tomeo. A faithful, silent witness to the Gospel speaks louder to those around us than clamorous preaching
Our Takes. According to new research, magnets have the ability to affect people's sense of right and wrong.
Homily Background for March 28, 2010 - Year C
By Eddie O'Neill. Xaverian priest recalls kidnapping and daring escape from rebels during civil war
Tarek Saab offers young men a way to share faith without words.
By Marcus C. Grodi. Duc in Altum
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
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Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Losing a loved one in shooting makes woman turn to God and her faith.
Letters to the Editor for November/December 2009
Letters to the Editor for December 13, 2009
This article has free access for all visitors. By Eddie O'Neill. Ministry hopes MP3 players with spiritual content strike chord with troops
New Orleans Archbishop Alfred Hughes speaks to Our Sunday Visitor about the state of the city and its people two years after the hurricane
Religion journalists discuss why secular media often get faith wrong
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Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
My Daily Visitor meditation for June 10, 2008. Mass reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By Cory Busse. In first OSV column, newly laid-off father tries to find solace in numbers and symbols and his Faith.
By Robert P. Lockwood. Kennedy felt forced to define his religion as purely private. Not Obama
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
In a sermon, he explains how our love and faith grow when we turn our thoughts to Christ.
Meet seven children of the New Evangelization, who are preserving the traditions of the faith for the future generations.
When it comes to pilgrimages, you need not roam far to find holy land.
By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Over the centuries, God has inspired the creation of various religious orders, each of which possesses its own charism to address a particular need
Just outside a small Austrain village sits a former monastery that trains bright young Catholics to re-energize the faith on the continent.
These extraordinary religious and laywomen distinguished themselves during the birth and expansion of America.
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 Tom Tracy. Church agencies on the frontlines of relief and rebuilding efforts in the mostly Catholic country
Founder of Life Athletes and ex-NFL player Chris Godfrey went from defending turf to defending life. His Catholic faith deepened after being cut
Christmas memories from OSV readers. Editors’ choices for the finalists in three categories: Christmas Memories, Christmas Poetry and Christmas in Uniform
This article has free access for all visitors. By Mark Shea. Fear has been a part of the human condition for millennia, but we can defeat it by lifting up our hearts to God
Shulas remind players of eternal truth that matters more than wins
Converts to the Catholic faith tell how they made their way to Mother Church.
A little outreach goes a long way in helping them recognize they have missed the faith.
Through his writing and preaching, Venerable John Henry Newman used his immense intellectual gifts to draw souls to God and to the faith.
Featured in this week's In Focus section, we pay tribute to Our Sunday Visitor founder, Archbishop John F. Noll.
By embracing the arts and educating in the faith, Catholics can influence how the Church is portrayed and perceived
Editor of new "Take Out" magazine says parents must equip themselves to pass on faith
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 Thomas J. Craughwell. Meet three figures who endured abuse, torture and even death at the hands of Church representatives, yet remained steadfast in their Catholic faith.
By Teresa Tomeo. When we need them the most, God provides us with signs of success — even in news headlines
Raising our kids in the faith takes more than prayer: It also takes Catholic education, says publisher Greg Erlandson in his Spectator column.
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. For six decades, he provided tireless care inspired by love of Christ and Church. (Subscription required)
By Richard J. Wall, Jr. 'Christian burden sharing' seeks recognition as biblically based, morally sound and socially beneficial option for health care needs.
By Amy Bonesteel. Jim and Beth Judson were active participants in parish, community life. (Subscription required)
Vietnam War hero still prays for the men he lost in 1965 battle
By Brittany Doucette. Witness to New York attacks reflects on how the horrific events dramatically changed her life
Spring book reviews by Carl E. Olson
Super at the game of football, they bowl us over with faith, too
By Robert P. Lockwood. Toys and electronic gizmos such as the iPad can’t fulfill ‘our wildest dreams’; for that, we need God
To live by the Spirit means we leave our upper rooms and stop hiding our faith in God
Homily Background for November 7, 2010 - Year C
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By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Grandparents are 'precious resource' in passing down the faith
If you have feelings of worthlessness or guilt, remind yourself that in Christ you are offered not only forgiveness, but also a gift of glory.
By James W. Kinn. Without that parish plug-in there is a poor connection with Christ
He watched mother and sister die, then was targeted by Muslims for refusing to convert
Arguments over church and state can often undermine religion's role in the public square.
We are all, to varying degrees, thinkers, but it cannot be said that we are all wise
What does faith have to do with finances?
By Robert P. Lockwood. Heroism is ordinary people doing ordinary things faithfully, even if it gets them wet jeans
By Mary Eberstadt. How we Christians can overcome our covetous culture
By Robert P. Lockwood. Conversation with guy from old neighborhood jolts reminiscences of time of faith, friends
Faith is a gift that must be tested and offered up through prayer, sacrifice, love and works
This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Being buried alive can concentrate the mind terrifically.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio's column: If you talk the talk of faith but fail to walk the walk, you are all about religious posturing.
These sacramentals are expressions of faith, not good-luck charms
By Christopher Kaczor. A tireless myth says that it does, but the Church’s track record throughout history proves otherwise
"A person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ" (Galatians 2:16).
This article is free to registered users. With a rich history of spreading the faith, Catholic publications are turning to new techniques to attract more readers.
This article has free access for all visitors. By Msgr. Robert J. Batule. How faith and reason are of the same mind
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor for December 7, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor for December 2, 2009, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor for December 13, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Preserving Christian faith among teenagers.
They teach basics of the faith and emphasize the dignity of all humans.
By Robert P. Lockwood. Most forebears were average people who worked, raised kids and passed on faith, and that’s just fine
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. What St. Edmund Campion’s sacrifice for the faith in Elizabethan England can teach Catholics today
Catholic bookstore in Miami hosts hybrid monthly gathering of musicians, rappers, poets
Southern journalist reflects on how seeing men and women religious on picket lines influenced his faith
In his Scripture column, Carl E. Olson describes how we all share in Jesus' prophetic mission by virtue of our baptism.
Most live their faith in unremarkable ways, but no service is too small to be sanctified.
By Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle. Tips for prayers, practices and routines to keep from burning out in these busy, complex times
By Robert P. Lockwood. This modern catchphrase, much like a childhood fantasy, offers little in terms of true fulfillment
Catholic colleges special section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. They remain enthusiastic about opportunities afforded to them.
TCA Reviews
In these times when war is waged around the world, often in the name of religion, dialogue between people of faith is they key to peace.
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. For years, her illness was masked by what seemed simply vigorous piety
Even the smallest movement toward God is an act of faith, a gift that increases the more we respond
When God reprimanded Peter, it was a gift of grace meant to help him grow in faith and understanding. (Subscription required)
The story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman shows that belief, trust in God should inspire our actions. (Subscription required)
We must listen to the Word of God, and — through our actions — truly live the new law Jesus gives us. (Subscription required)
Catholic college special section article. By Amy Kiley. A look at how missionary program has changed the lives of students at colleges throughout country
Faith is a gift and a virtue that strengthens each person born again through baptism.
The Christian life demands that men connect with and support one another in the larger faith community.
Our Take. The Word of God has left an obvious impression on Bono, front man for the rock band U2
Too few chaplains prompt archdiocese to begin an education program to boost Catholic soldiers' faith.
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Our Takes. Review of the book "God is Back"
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Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By Kimberley Heatherington. Members of the Class of 2008 look forward to their college careers
By Teresa Tomeo. Witness of Catholic pilgrims praying before Shroud of Turin was heartening in these troubled times
By Nora Hamerman. Current exhibit, recent research reveal influential role religion played in the famous Spanish artist’s later paintings
Hall of Fame musician Mac Martin relies on sacramental life of Church for focus in work.
By Robert P. Lockwood. In the aftermath of Haiti’s tragedy, tough questions about God. But atheism’s assertions are insanity
By Mary DeTurris Poust. What we should do when it seems that God isn’t listening
By Christopher Bailey. How do you talk to someone who rejects organized religion?
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