The Sacrament of Reconciliation "is not so much about our sins" as it is about God's forgiveness, Pope Francis said. "Think about it: If our sins were at the heart of the sacrament, almost everything ...
OSV publisher Scott Richert shares in his latest column how gazing at a crucifix while praying the Our Father gave him a new perspective on the Lord’s Prayer: “By following the will of the Father, ...
In this week’s Pastoral Answers column, a reader asks, “Our priest has taught us that at our particular judgment, our life — good and bad, sin and sorrow and joy — will be reviewed. If ...
Be ready for Mass on the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time! Father Joshua Whitfield examines the Gospel reading, in which Jesus reminds us that we first must take the plank from our own eye before ...
A reader asks: “In John 8:51, Jesus tells the Jews: ‘Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.’ Does this mean that non-believers will still go to heaven even ...
In preparation for Christmas, Scott Warden focuses his column on how he and his family are preparing their hearts to welcome Christ: “As the holidays approach, one universal truth that we can all appreciate is ...
Church and government leaders in France are at odds over whether priests should be required to report the abuse of minors if they learn about it in the sacrament of confession. Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, president ...
What is the Rite of Confession? Should we begin confession by saying, “Bless me father, for I have sinned … .” In his latest column, Monsignor Charles Pope looks at the prescribed ritual for the ...
As his family prepares to embark on a 17-day, 4,500-mile trip across the country, Our Sunday Visitor managing editor Scott Warden writes that going to confession was the No. 1 thing on his family’s to-do ...
Assistant editor Ava Lalor shares a recent experience where she realized that confession was long overdue. She writes: “On a bright sunny morning in early May, I quickly realized that I was in deep need ...
Battle against human trafficking must target social media, Pope Francis says
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Battle against human trafficking must target social media, pope says
The fight against human trafficking needs to include promoting the ethical and responsible use of technology and soc...
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Military members visiting Lourdes make prayer kits for Ukrainian soldiers
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Military members visiting Lourdes make prayer kits for Ukrainian soldiers
Participants in an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, for U.S. active-duty military personnel and veterans assembled ...
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