During the summer of 2018, the Church in the United States was devastated by revelations of sexual abuse and the subsequent deluge of allegations, the likes of which had not been seen since the “Long Lent” of 2002 in the wake of
Modern communications technology has provided us with previously unthinkable tools for supporting the mission of Catholic organizations. Charitable organizations can securely, efficiently and conveniently receive donations from people all over the world in the blink of an eye; those devoted to evangelization
Every year, Our Sunday Visitor profiles the Catholics who have made the biggest impact in the life of the Church over the course of the previous year. And while 2018 has seen many painful stories of people’s misdeeds emerge through revelations about
Every year, Our Sunday Visitor asks our readers to send in their favorite Christmas memories, as well as their original Christmas poems. Without fail, these offerings transport our editorial staff back through time and across space as we receive accounts of Christmases
In cartoons, conscience used to be portrayed as an angel on someone’s shoulder, trying to steer a character away from temptation, which was represented by a small devil on the other shoulder. Writing in the 13th century, St. Bonaventure described conscience as
Among the most popular, beautiful and reflective stories in all Scripture are those known as the infancy narratives found in the first two chapters of the Gospel according to St. Luke. The narratives are not only ageless, familiar stories, but they also
In recent decades, genealogy has found a wider audience through technological developments that enable one to trace his or her ancestry down through the centuries without leaving the comfort of home. Beyond being a hobby for the historically intrigued, anyone engaged in
The world is constantly bombarding us with stuff. We are told that to be fulfilled we need to buy this new gadget, that fancy car, that big house, get that high-paying job, wear these particular clothes, and any number of other things.
We may not think about it, but Advent is right around the corner, and with that season of preparation comes the beginning of a new liturgical year. What better time to set some goals in our spiritual lives, such as reading some
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. And while we must never overlook the beautiful season of Advent, it’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas gift ideas for loved ones — especially those that will help