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By Mary DeTurris Poust. What if the experience of a deep encounter with God was not unattainable, but something that you had access to at any time? (Subscription required)

Understanding the parts of the Mass

By Emily Stimpson. An explanation of the parts of the Mass

Two Vignettes of a Great and Holy Pope

By Russell Shaw. Vignettes sum up the essence of the pontificate of Pope John Paul ll

Trading holy cards since 1425

Catholics have long collected images of Christ, saints and angels.

Too many saints?

There were many canonizations that were overdue, and Pope John Paul II caught up

The Wanderer brought home by the Thunderer

By Mark Sullivan. Famed singer-songwriter tells why he's fascinated with St. Jerome

The patron of searchers

By Austen Ivereigh. England's most famous convert reconciled Church authority and personal conscience

The making of the saints

By Jennifer Lindberg. Holy men and women have long benefited from spiritual directors.

The insidiousness of evil

By John C. Cavadini. Evil's intimate connection to the good, and how to avoid the trap of the Angel of Darkness

The freedom to obey

By Mary DeTurris Poust. True obedience isn’t just about following a set of rules, rather, it is a choice that grows out of a personal relationship with God. (Subscription required)

TCA Reviews

TCA Reviews for Nov/Dec 2010

Suffering of the Saints

If you want to be a saint, you might as well learn to embrace suffering

Successful sanctity

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. What distinguishes saints is their life purpose: They wanted to be saints.

St. Bonaventure

By Charles Dickson. His guide to spirituality as relevant as ever. (Subscription required)

Spiders give you heebie-jeebies? Pray to St.Felix

Here are some playful suggestions for patrons of unusual causes such as arachnophobia, baldness and insomnia

Some saints turned pious late in life

By Thomas J. Craughwell. These three holy people are testaments that it’s never too late to turn over a new leaf with Christ.

Some Catholic parents say ‘nay’ to Halloween and 'yea' to All Saints

By Carol Paur. Focusing on feast’s origin, and value of teaching kids about — and having fun with — All Saints’ Day

Site has Catholics laughing out loud

Our Takes. Clearly we could all use a laugh. A new website provides Catholics with just the opportunity

Shrine to North American martyrs is 'holiest ground in America'

This article has free acess. By Eric Sammons. New York shrine is dedicated to three North American martyrs who serve as superb models of true sacrifice for the love of Jesus Christ and his Church

September 9, St. Peter Claver

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Saints' surge prompts Vatican

Thorough documentation, impartiality required

By Bert Ghezzi. The great majority of canonized saints are priests, nuns, and Religious. Although laypeople can find much inspiration in their lives, we especially appreciate saints whose circumstances are more like our own.

Saintly superheroes get their due in comic books

Arcadius Press aims to be eye-catching and educational with 'Stories of the Saints' series geared toward young people

Prophet of the Living Light

By Sandra Miesel. Who was the real St. Hildegard of Bingen? (Subscription required)

Prayer in times of trouble

By Michael McDevitt. Knowing God's love for us gives us confidence to overcome obstacles

Pontiff gives voice to ‘Alma Mater’

Culture reviews for November 22, 2009

Pilgrimage: On the path toward God

By Mary DeTurris Poust. You don’t need to book an overseas trip to go on a pilgrimage.

Out of the fire at Namugongo, a deep and burning faith

Free access for all visitors. By Father Robert Barron. A visit to Ugandan site of martyrdom reminds us that the blood of those who died nourishes Church

Our Take: Brightening up Mother Teresa’s day

Efforts to honor Blessed Teresa of Calcutta on the 100th anniversary of her birth continue

Ordinary people, extraordinary faith

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Meet everyday men and woman venerated by the Church as saints

Ordinary people, extraordinary faith

Thomas Craughwell Meet everyday men and woman venerated by the Church as saints

Openers: If Pope John Paul II can be a saint, really, anybody can

By John Norton. OK, the headline might be a little irreverent, but it is nothing less than the truth.

October 15, St. Teresa of Jesus

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November 22, St. Cecilia

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November 18, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

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November 1, All Saints

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Nine tips for a faith-filled 2009

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Want a deeper bond with God? Spend time with the saints, confess and say 'thank you'

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Communion of Saints

Treasury of Church is the whole body of spiritual life that belongs to Christians throughout ages. (Subscription required)

Mother Teresa of Calcutta saw sacrifice as 'necessary fuel for love,' author says

In Focus article. By Emily Stimpson. Start small and gradually build, co-founder of Missionaries of Charity Fathers advises

Mere Mortals No More

How can the saints handle millions of prayer requests?

May makes perfect time to crown Mother of God

By Thomas J. Craughwell. The month of Mary allows for 'more fervent and loving acts of homage and veneration'

Mass appreciation lesson

By Emily Stimpson. A part-by-part look at the Catholic liturgy and why priests and people say and do what they say and do

March 3, St. Katharine Drexel

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Malta’s Second Father in Faith

By Eddie O'Neill. Who was St. George Preca?

Make no bones about it, Catholics dig relics

Artifacts are part of the Church's devotional life that inspire fascination and awe.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for March 2, 2008

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for March 9, 2008

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about clergy sexual abuse, saint relics, Eucharist, Roman Missal and immigration.(Subscription requied)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about single-sex housing, Occupy Wall Street, tea party, South Sudan, and saints.

Lessons learned from following Oprah’s advice

By Emily Stimpson. Writer's yearlong experiment reveals codependent relationship with celebrity gurus and their followers

June 21, St. Aloysius Gonzaga

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John Norton: My son stiff-armed soon-to-be Blessed John Paul II

News that Pope Benedict XVI has cleared the way for the beatification of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, on May 1, was met in my home with jubilation.

January 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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January 24, St. Francis de Sales

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In Focus: Saints stand tall in yards and gardens

Putting them up allows Catholics to express beliefs publicly.

In Focus: Prudence: the forgotten Christian virtue

By Russell Shaw. More than mere shrewdness, the virtue means following God's will despite the earthly costs

In Focus: Mother MacKillop: A rebel saint

This article has free access for all visitors. By Thomas J. Craughwell. Mother Mary MacKillop clashed with Australian bishops over quest for self-governance of Sisters of St. Joseph

In Focus: How and Why the Church Makes Saints

By Bert Ghezzi. Observing saints more closely reveals that they were ordinary people just like us.

In Focus: Grace working through matter

By Mark Shea. Veneration of relics goes back to biblical times — here's why they remain relevant today

In Focus: Brother Andre Bessette: Strong in spirit

This article has free access for all visitors. By Lori Hadacek Chaplin. Brother Andre Bessette and Mother Mary MacKillop, who will be canonized Oct. 17 along with four others, remained obedient to God’s will despite obstacles

Humorous holy people

By Thomas J. Craughwell. It is a quality we do not expect in saints

How to develop spiritual friendships

By Mary Deturris Poust. Especially in this day of social media connections,we need companions who will journey with us closer to God

How mistreated saints stayed true to the Church

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.

How I met Mother Teresa but only know her now

Openers by John Norton

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

Having fun with faith

By Lindsay Ross. Three funny Catholics explain why lightening up a little is a must for followers of Christ

Getting to know the newest Doctor of the Church

By Thomas J. Craughwell. St. John of Ávila played an important role in the Counter-Reformation. (Subscription required)

Future saint was poor in goods, but rich in faith

By Mitch Finley. Blessed Jeanne Jugan's years of humble work on behalf of the aged poor leads to her canonization

Football-loving nuns sought help for Giants

By Mark Sullivan. They sent medal of Our Lady of Prompt Succor to team's owner for last year's Super Bowl

Finding holiness amid the bargains

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Amid racks of donated clothes and used household appliances, a longtime volunteer and author of a new book discovered lessons in faith, humility

Finding faith while on the job

Spring book reviews by Paul Thigpen

Explore Rome's underground sacred spaces

By Emily Stimpson. Beneath the city streets of the world’s Christian capital lie ancient hidden histories and sacred sites like the tombs of early martyrs. (Subscription required)

Don’t stamp out Mother Teresa honor

Our Takes. The U.S. Postal Service will issue a stamp to honor Mother Teresa's humanitarian accomplishments

Do you have what it takes to be a real hero?

True heroism is the ability to give yourself to others - just as the saints do - not to excel on the court, in the tabloids or in elections.

Divine mercy rules

It flows from the heart of Jesus and, like Thomas, heals us of our unbelief

Dead Theologians Society

By Eddie O'Neill. Decade-old youth group -- drawing on the time-tested treasures of the Church -- seeks to enliven teens' faith through the study of saints

Culture briefs for July 24

Culture reviews in television, books and new media. (Subscription required)

Count it all joy

This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. The Church doesn't need more cranks or lukewarm bystanders; she needs a few more joyful saints

Consolation for all the Monicas

By Eddie O'Neill. A sodality for the saint whose prayers brought her son back to the Church provides reassurance for all who despair

Column: English martyr's holy example

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. What St. Edmund Campion’s sacrifice for the faith in Elizabethan England can teach Catholics today

City of God in the wilderness

The sparse, rugged aridity of the desert provides a fitting place for ancient spiritual journeys, as witnessed through Jesus and the saints.

Church history is essential Catholic reading

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Learning the narrative of the Church’s triumphs and shortcomings helps us gain perspective on the Faith

Charity has long been at the heart of the faith

In Focus article. By Mary DeTurris Poust. Tradition of caring for the needy dates back to Acts of the Apostles

Catholics worldwide celebrate centennial of Mother Teresa

This article has free access for all visitors. By Mary DeTurris Poust. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s simple yet profound spirituality, which calls us all to holiness, still resonates today, a century after her birth

Catholic schools: Making saints

Editor Gerald Korson highlights an Ohio school's program that exemplifies the Catholic mission of training children in the virtues.

Catherine of Aragon's cause: Steps to canonizing a saint

By Thomas J. Craughwell. First wife of Henry VIII is one of thousands of Church figures — historical and more recent — whom faithful Catholics have promoted for canonization. (Subscription required)

Book reveals Mother Teresa's 'secret fire'

This article has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Setting the record straight on one of the world's best-known women

'Blessed are you, beloved Pope John Paul II'

By OSV staff. Pope Benedict XVI beatifies his predecessor as 1 million pilgrims crowd St. Peter’s Square and streets around Vatican to witness historic event

Bishop St. John Neumann

By Donnell Kirchner, C.S.s.R. Born 200 years ago on March 28.

August 9, St. Teresa Benedicta

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Archbishop Sheen's sainthood cause takes next step

Diocese of Peoria ends its investigation of his life, works and virtues

Archaeologists discover the tomb of St. Philip the Apostle

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Apostles’ relics are scattered — from Rome to Germany to Spain to India — but questions still surround resting places of a few of Jesus’ followers. (Subscription required)

April 30, Saturday in the Octave of Easter

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