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Fathers of the Church, Part 1: The Greek (or Eastern) Fathers The early leaders, thinkers and teachers of the Church are a rich gift of the Faith

D.D. Emmons Sunday, January 27, 2019

The Maronite experience The Maronite Church in the U.S. shares a history of immigrants struggling to maintain ...

Paul Senz Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Attitude of gratitude Looking at the big picture, we have 2,000 years of Church history for which to be grateful

Teresa Tomeo Wednesday, November 07, 2018

St. Luke Evangelist and the patron of painters and physicians

OSV Staff Thursday, October 18, 2018

The 'pope of surprises' — 60 years later The choice of Angelo Roncalli as pope in October 1958 was a surprise, the first of ...

Russell Shaw Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Opening the Word: The way of hope To be a true disciple of Christ, we must recognize our blindness and ask the Lord for ...

Timothy P. O'Malley Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Saint Matthew the Apostle

OSV Staff Friday, September 21, 2018

Your guide to the ecumenical councils of the Church The Church has convened 21 times throughout history to clarify our teaching and ...

D.D. Emmons Sunday, July 01, 2018

Pope St. John XXIII: Joyful prophet of renewal Bridging gaps of world and Church tension, John XXIII promoted peace and ...

Russell Shaw Wednesday, June 20, 2018

From Ashes to Ashes What is the importance of Ash Wednesday?

D.D. Emmons Friday, February 02, 2018

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