On Aug. 14, the vigil of the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Atlantic published an article originally titled, “How the Rosary Became an Extremist Symbol.” Now titled “How Extremist Gun ...
Associate editor Ava Lalor writes: “There are some days where it feels like the whole world is against Catholicism. … And then there are days where I see Catholicism in everything — as I’ve written ...
A reader ask, “ I’m wondering if you can help me with an explanation of the word ‘again’ in The Apostles Creed: ‘… he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from ...
Pauline Sister Nancy Usselmann writes: “I find that it is easy for my mind to get caught up in the struggles of society, the suffering of people, the horrible things that happen every day. Evil ...
OSV columnist David Mills looks closely at a friendship that had dissolved, writing: “I spend some time at every Mass thanking God for my friends, bringing to mind a picture of each one as I ...
Be ready for Mass on the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time by reading Opening the Word. Scripture columnist Catherine Cavadini explores this week’s readings through the lens of Pope St. John Paul II, who said, ...
Our Sunday Visitor contributing editor Russell Shaw examines how “these are not the best of times for America’s men and boys”: “Recent data suggest the extent of the problem, without getting at its roots. Men ...
In his latest column, Scott Warden writes about his family’s favorite priest, Father Bill Sullivan of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He had been their pastor for many years but retired last summer. Recently, ...
Archie Battersbee’s life tragically ended in a London hospital on Saturday, August 6, when the 12-year-old was removed from the critical life support his family legally fought to continue. Archie’s mother, Hollie Dance, told reporters ...
Kathryn Jean Lopez reflects on Luke Mechmann, who recently lost his battle with drug addiction. Luke was described as a “good kid,” a “sweetheart,” but despite all the help he received, he could not be ...