OSV | The Priest, a magazine designed to help Catholic priests with their vocation

Editor's Opinion: Personal Conscience

Msrg. Campion looks at Catholic candidates, Catholic voters and the gift of the Church as reflected in political situations.

Personal Renewal for Priests

One reason that priests can experience loneliness is because at times the quiet that we are afforded is not used for personal renewal. Tips on how to use the quiet more effectively.

Since both Islam and Christianity have their roots in Abrahamic religion, the argument is often made that this common root of Abraham makes them similar. Nothing could be further from the truth. The differences between the two faiths are so profound that merely coming from the same root does not in any way make them similar.

Through Sadness Comes Growth

When the Bishop calls to tell you that you are being transferred, you may began to go through what every person who has ever lost anyone they have loved in their lives goes through, a grieving process.

The New Evangelization

Three experiences of evangelization, some older and traditional, some newer and innovative used to spread the Good News.

Priestalk!

A round-up of short articles of interest to ministers and parishes by William Belford.

At Mass with Pope Benedict XVI

Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections on the post-synodal apostolic exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis.

The Deacon Beyond the Parish Boundaries

This column addresses the deacon in ministries which transcend the parameters of the parish itself.

File a Form, Receive a Refund for Your Parish

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided a one-time opportunity for all organizations, including tax-exempt organizations such as parishes, to receive a refund for Federal excise taxes paid on telephone bills from March 2003 through July 2006. It requires some bookkeeping effort, but the amount of refund is probably worth the time involved to prepare the forms.

Praying for Our Absent Brethren

Reflections of a former priest on his marriage, reconversion and return to the Faith, with an exhortation to pray for others in similar circumstances.