Picturing Mary: A Mother's Love

By John Feister

She has been called many names over the ages. All of them point to her son, Jesus. A film with images of Mary over the centuries will air on some PBS affiliates this month.

Anthony of Padua: The Portugal Years

By Jack Wintz, O.F.M.

In 2006, our senior editor accompanied 40 pilgrims to visit shrines connected to St. Anthony's life in Portugal.

The Church in the South: Growing Pains

By Barbara Beckwith

The Church in the U.S. South has been blessed with amazing growth since 1966 due to a number of factors. But new members bring new challenges.

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Wrestling With God
This parish priest and teacher of Scripture explains why sometimes we need to ask God tough questions. By Father Roger Vermalen Karban

I'd Like to Say: First Communion Needs Parishwide Preparation
This holy celebration can be a time to nourish your faith and bring your parish closer together. By William J. Byron, S.J.

Fiction: An Unexpected Grace
How could a May Crowning be controversial? By Kathleen Poulsen

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