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'Thy will be done'

By Monsignor Richard Antall. Sometimes life brings adversity, challenging good people to 'drink the chalice of Jesus.'

'Thy will be done'

By Monsignor Richard Antall. Sometimes life brings adversity, challenging good people to 'drink the chalice of Jesus.'

Theology on Tap: 30 years of fostering faith communities with a cold one

By Michelle Martin. Theology on Tap hosts young adult Catholics in social settings to discuss relevant topics

The Priest and Katrina

By Peter Finney Jr. 'It taught me that you are a priest, 24 hours a day, seven days a week'

The gifts of salvation

By Carl E. Olson. The healing gifts of salvation are abundant when we choose to open our eyes to God

The Drive to the Kingdom

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. On taking the parish on an aimless drive without a roadmap. (Subscription required)

The Cry for a Cultured Priesthood

By Eugene Hemrick. What new virtues do we need to better perfect ourselves and our ministry?

By Emily Stimpson. Church ministry needs to move from patching up hurt feelings to presenting the tough but loving truths of the Church’s teachings on marriage and divorce, even if it is a tough pill for some faithful to swallow

Teaching kids to play — and behave — like champions

By Dennis Poust. University of Notre Dame program helps young athletes, parents and coaches understand that sports is about more than winning

Study finds priests leading happy, healthy lives

By Scott Alessi. Polling thousands of clerics, new book refutes common misconceptions regarding priesthood

Sowing seeds for Gospel of life priest's ministry

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

So Precious

By Richard M. Nahman, O.S.A. Our priceless, untapped treasures

Six priests provide glimpses into their vocations, ministries

Stories by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Whether in Alaska, Pennsylvania or Alabama, their goal is the same: Leading people to Christ

Six keys to being an effective senior volunteer

By Bill Dodds. Older adults can find vocations at organizations and ministries in need of help

Sisters and Priests, Partners in Ministry: What Happened?

By Sister Ann Stango, S.C.

Sharing Christ's love far and wide

In Focus (Spring Religious Vocations) article. By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Priests, sisters and deacons spread Gospel from jail cells to seaports

September 1, Tuesday Weekday

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

Safeguarding the Faith in the Pursuit of Harmony

By Benedict Bimbola O. Joseph. The obligation of the Christian community

Responding to the Unemployed

By Terence P. Curley. Increasing pastoral challenge

Removing the Asbestos (aka Volunteers)

Priestalk by Father Patrick M. Carrion. There are two ways to deal with asbestos, you either contain it or abate it.

Reimbursements

By Wayne Lenell. What qualifies as reimbursable under an accountable plan? (Subscription required)

Reaching Out to Those Who Are Lonely

By Charles Dickson. Priests can help people deal with periods of loneliness.

Priestly Identity: In Persona Christi

By Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl. Because of sacred ordination, the priest stands in the midst of the Church as its leader — its head. (Subscription required)

Priestly heroes of the Titanic

By OSV staff. On the centennial of the great ship’s sinking, a look at the sacrifice made by Catholic clergy on board

Post-abortive women now fight to give a voice to unborn

Respect life special section article by Jim Graves. Three women try to prevent others from going through pain, regret of ending an innocent life. (Subscription required)

Play like a Catholic champion

University of Notre Dame pioneers a unique program that is aimed at viewing sports as a ministry and as an opportunity to foster virtue.

Permanent diaconate: A ministry of service

By Scott Alessi. With rapidly growing ranks, permanent deacons play a key role in spreading the Gospel outside church walls

Pennsylvania organization helps kids get a good night’s rest

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Founder started program that provides beds for children, giving them a sense of independence

Pastoral Answers Column: Female deacons?

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. They served in early Church, but role would have to be better understood before being allowed now

Outreach to Homosexual Persons

By Jeffrey Keefe. The Understanding Heart — Part I. (Subscription required)

Our Take: Trading one type of cell for another

BBC News report puts a new spin on the term "prison ministry"

Older Catholics find fulfillment in Ignatian Corps

Group uses spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius to promote service among faithful over 50

Ohio organization puts a face on the housing crisis

By Scott Alessi. New website gives families opportunity to tell their stories of success and struggle in difficult market

Offering the Lord ‘Alien Fire’

By Msgr. Richard C. Antall. Take warning from the case of Nadab and Abihu. (Subscription required)

New priests get guidance in dioceses' mentor programs

By Jim Graves. Gaining wisdom from seasoned clergy helps them make transition from seminary to busy parish life. (Subscription required)

New Cardinals

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Honors for first-class pastors. (Subscription required)

My First Year as a Priest

By John Eckert. Better than I ever imagined. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Role of lay ministers

They do not compete with ordained ministers but fulfill duties under direction of priests, deacons

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Great truth of the Holy Trinity

As Christians, we must encounter God through glory of creation, ministry to others and spirituality. (Subscription required)

Ministry provides respite to male prostitutes

Religious vocations article by Michelle Martin. Its founder aims to shine light of Christ on men who have seen much darkness in their lives

Ministry in Cyberspace

By Austin Murphy. Blogging can be another tool for evangelizing

Match This

College section article by Father Bernie O'Connor. A look at the top ten reasons to attend a Catholic college or university. Are we missing anything?

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for April 27, 2008

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about church communities, parish life, church-state separation, and catechesis.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about prison chaplains, ministry, homosexuality, and Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Laywoman tapped to head U.S. canon law society

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Pittsburgh counsel finds satisfaction in helping people return to full communion with the Church

Latino Catholics soon to be majority of Church

By Valerie Schmalz. U.S. archbishop: Rise in number of Hispanics 'will renew the spirituality and the faith in the United States' in years to come

Last Things

Last Things for January 2011

January 11, Wednesday Weekday

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

It’s Time to Try Again!

By Brett A. Brannen. The vocation-invitation conversation will be successful

'Instruments of God'

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Music ministries give dying a sense of peace in their final moments

In Focus: Putting the prison system on a penitential path

By Scott Alessi. Solutions to climbing incarceration rates may lie in returning prisons to places of penance, not punishment

In Focus: One look can save the lives of unborn

Indiana couple, Mike and Elizabeth Griswold, donate ultrasound equipment to help mothers see their babies growing in the womb.

In Focus: Knocking for Christ

By Eddie O'Neill. Yes, Catholics, too, pound the pavement to spread the Good News on the streets and in neighborhoods

In Focus: Faith on the sports field

By Joseph O'Brien. Ministries focus on serving Catholic athletes as they spread the message of Christ

In Focus: Facing a future with fewer Catholic priests

This article has free access for all visitors. By Mark Gray. How will the sacramental life of the Church be different if the number of priests declines as predicted?

I Wasn’t Told or Taught That in the Seminary!

Priestalk by Father Patrick M. Carrion. The seminary could not teach us the hurtful side of ministering to people.

How Good is Ministry to Older Members?

The focus of the Church as the gathering of God's people must always be on who we are as spiritual people, no matter what our age.

How Did Permanent Deacons Begin?

By Eddie O'Neill. The origins of this ministry of service

Helping Children Make Sense of Unanswered Prayer

This article has free access for all visitors. by Victor M. Parachin. To grow spiritually, children, like adults, need help to deal with unanswered prayer

Groups help men overcome abortion’s harm

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Whether or not they wanted partner to abort, they grapple with feelings of regret, anger and grief

Greg Erlandson: Time for serious outreach to clerical sex victims — and their abusers

This column has free access for all visitors. In wake of clerical abuse scandal, a proposal for a serious outreach to the victims — and their abusers

February 19, Saturday Weekday

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

February 11, Friday Weekday

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

Faithful with hearing loss gain greater participation

By Bill Dodds. Listening devices alleviate frustration at missing vital parts of the Mass

Evangelizing through laughter

EWTN's Father Mitch Pacwa fell into his ministry and plans to stay

Encouraging a virtuous attitude on campus

College section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Through retreats, programs and laughter, schools help students reflect on how to live as a Christian

Editorial: The Catholic case for being a do-gooder

Our challenge these days is to remember why we do good.

Editorial: Out of bounds

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Arizona immigration case should highlight the inevitability and necessity of a single national policy.

Editorial: Catholic contributions

Consider the massive positive impact Catholic American educational, health and social ministries are making today in communities across the country.

Editorial: Addressing the greatest crisis facing the Church

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. ‘Adults’ formation in faith is essential for the Church to carry out its mandate.’

Developing inner and outer lives of college students

College section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Communal experiences, exploration of world around them help students grow in virtue, prayer

Deacons share their stories

By Scott Alessi. The ministries that deacons take on are often as varied and diverse as their formation and backgrounds.

Common Blockages to Successful Ministry

By Nestor Gregoire, O.M.I. Pastoral leadership grows through the falls and mistaken decisions that were taken with the best of intentions.

Commandments for Spiritual Direction

By Joseph Weigman. Priests receive the right to serve as spiritual directors. (Subscription required)

Colson helped evangelical-Catholic dialogue

By Brian Fraga. Though many evangelicals remain suspicious of Catholicism, significant ties are strengthening

College students put faith into action locally, globally

Catholic College Special Section article. By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Catholic college programs allow students to live out the Gospel message through service to others

Church's ministry to those who've lost a spouse: The opportunities, challenges

By Emily Stimpson. Church strives to honor its commitment to care for widows and widowers. Why that’s becoming more challenging today

Catholic veterans help others who have served

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. They are finding them employment and assisting in healing the wounds of war. (Subscription required)

Catholic teachers model faith, service and academic excellence for pupils

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Meet a handful of Catholic school teachers dedicated to modeling faith and service, in addition to academics

Catholic single parents seek acknowledgment

By Emily Stimpson. Just a handful of parish and diocesan programs exist to fulfill their needs

Catholic parishes, dioceses provide spiritual uplift to senior citizens

By Michelle Martin. Programs focus on the needs of seniors who lose ties with home parishes. (Subscription required)

Catholic apostolate's wilderness expeditions take men back to basics in nature

By Eddie O'Neill. They partake in physical work, spiritual reflection and male bonding, without everyday distractions. (Subscription required)

Benedictine B&Bs reflect order’s charism of hospitality

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Monasteries’ guests can immerse themselves in community life in the heart of a big city or in the middle of the prairie. (Subscription required)

Bending the Rule

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. When is bending the rule breaking the intent of the rule? (Subscription required)

Balancing Contemplation and Action is Needed

By William T. Ditewig. Balance is essential in the ministry and life of a permanent deacon

Back to our Roots

By William Ditewig. Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem Part IV: No cleric is a freelance minister

Back to Our Roots

By William Ditewig. John Paul II’s Diaconate Catecheses, Part II: ‘The Deacon Has Many Pastoral Functions’

Back to Our Roots

By William Ditewig. Pope John Paul II’s Diaconate Catecheses, Part III: ‘Deacons Are Called to a Life of Holiness’

Back to Our Roots

By William Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Deacons Are Configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part Three. (Subscription required)

Back to our Roots

By William Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Deacons are configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part IV. (Subscription required)

Back to Our Roots

By Deacon William Ditewig. John Paul II: ‘Deacons are configured to Christ the Servant’ — Part VI. (Subscription required)

African-American women Religious look to the future

By Peter Finney Jr. Although faced with the challenge of declining numbers, three agingcommunities are discovering new opportunities for renewed growth, ministry

Acronyms and Compliance

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. We should be in compliance morally for those who work for the Church. (Subscription required)

A Time for Doing, A Time for Being

Priestalk by Father Patrick M. Carrion

A oasis for Bedouin mothers

Bethlehem's Holy Family Maternity Hospital takes much-needed health care to isolated Arab women as part of its Catholic mission

A Happy Priest and the New Evangelization

By Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti. The public image of priesthood has changed.