Our Sunday Visitor publisher Scott Richert writes about the recent death of his aunt and how her passing serves as a reminder that each of us is called to remember our own deaths: “I don’t ...
A reader writes: “Many who might otherwise accept God’s punishment of sinners are still dismayed that hell is eternal. Why should one be punished eternally for sins committed over a brief time span, perhaps in ...
A reader asks: “The Book of Wisdom says, ‘For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, ...
Publisher Scott Richert writes that too many Christians follow a diluted, neutered and tamed version of the Gospel that simply looks at morality as nothing more than a series of statements of the form “thou ...
Anyone who thinks eternal life will be boring should ask a couple in love whether they want that love to endure forever, said the preacher of the papal household. Human beings are "finite beings capable of ...
In the Opening the Word for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Timothy P. O’Malley writes about Jesus calling Lazarus from the tomb saying, “Lazarus, come out!” The raising of Lazarus through a word recalls the ...
Assistant editor Ava Lalor shares her experience at her parish, where they have been formulating a five year plan for the community. At large parish meetings, they were asked to discuss what they are doing ...
Two items in the news at the start of Advent seemed to be the world’s nod of appreciation for our need for this reflective, penitential season. The first was the passing of President George Herbert ...
When the world looked at the face of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, it saw pure, simple joy. Then, in 2007, 10 years after Blessed Teresa’s death, a collection of her private letters was published. Suddenly, ...
A recent comment by Pope Francis in his weekly audience at St. Peter’s Square set the secular media abuzz. He was reported to have said that animals have immortal souls and will go to heaven ...
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While assessments concerning the synod’s impact on the universal Church will have to wait until after next October’s Synod of Bishops, the National Synthesis has already raised important questions for the American Church, writes the @OSV Editorial Board
Editorial: Fault lines or opportunities?
On Sept. 19, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a “sythesis” report drawn from hundreds of ...
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Are we a people of life? Kathryn Jean Lopez @kathrynlopez reflects on welcoming children at Mass, especially those who are fussy.
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Are we a people of life?
Kathryn Jean Lopez reflects on welcoming children at Mass, especially those who are fussy. She cautions against the ...
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