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11/01/2025

On this All Saints' Day, we're giving you a special deal as we lead up to Advent! Take 30% off any of our books sitewide. We have great books about saints if you're feeling inspired by the Holy Day, books to prepare your family for Advent and Christmas, and something for everyone as you begin checking off your gift list!

Visit http://osvbooks.com/ to start shopping today!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! All Hallows' Eve doesn't need to be spooky! If you're feeling inspired to take a deep dive into All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day we have something for everyone. Visit our link below for all of the titles listed!

https://ow.ly/ai4i50Xlbmu

10/29/2025

Celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day with Ossa dei Morti — traditional Sicilian bone-shaped spice cookies with a unique crunchy texture. One of the many great joys of the Catholic faith is the way that feast days and holidays demarcate the year and provide us with seasons that are meaningful and connected to tradition. So whether you're making Pan de Mu**to or want to something new with these delicious “Bones of the Dead” cookies, enjoy the way our liturgical seasons shine in so many cultures and traditions around the world!
https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/special-cookies-for-a-special-season-authentic-bones-of-the-dead/

10/28/2025

Who is St. Jude? An apostle, a martyr, perhaps a relative of Jesus, St. Jude is a popular intercessor with an air of mystery and danger about him. Early 20th-century America saw a boom in St. Jude’s cult, and today his statue, often cast in plastic, can be found at the back of neighborhood churches.

Is this a Catholic superstition? A folk tradition? Something the Church tolerates out of mercy for the weakness of simple people? Scripture holds a clue.

Read more about this mysterious and beloved saint and how he intercedes for us in the most unexpected ways!

https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/an-unusual-story-about-st-jude-dirt-bikes-and-jesus/

10/27/2025

Explore the significance of All Souls Day through Dante's encounter with Forese in Purgatorio and the power of prayer.

10/24/2025

“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist,” wrote Charles Baudelaire.  But…

10/24/2025

Catholic culture isn't defined by drinking, but by moderation, joy and authentic community rooted in faith.

10/22/2025

Like all saints, we can turn to the example of Pope St. John Paul II, who incorporated vividly the spiritual fruits of each mystery of the Rosary into his life. In our book of the month by Gretchen Crowe "Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II" you will find the spiritual fruit that accompanies each mystery, a short reflection on how St. John Paul II embodied the spiritual fruit, scripture, and quotes from the saint himself. Read the full article where you'll find the link to "Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II"!

https://www.simplycatholic.com/5-ways-in-which-st-john-paul-ii-embodied-the-rosarys-fruits/

10/20/2025

Explore the power of parables in St. Luke's Gospel. Discover how Jesus used storytelling to challenge expectations.

Explore the power of parables in St. Luke's Gospel. Discover how Jesus used storytelling to challenge expectations.

10/19/2025

This World Mission Sunday if you find yourself wanting to know more about our call to help those in need be sure to grab a copy of "Dilexi Te" to learn more on how we can become a church for the poor.

https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/dilexi-te-on-love-for-the-poor.html

10/17/2025

Follow St. Ignatius of Antioch to a courageous profession of faith! Inspired by saints and martyrs like St. Ignatius, we're called to live boldly for Christ — with courage, conviction and joy. Read Lindsay Schlegel's full article linked below!

https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/follow-st-ignatius-of-antioch-to-a-courageous-profession-of-faith

10/16/2025

“Let us love Him with all our might and strength. Let us belong to Him without reserve, because He wants all or nothing. And after we have given Him everything, let us take nothing back.” - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Learn more about this quiet, shy, and obedient visionary from Paula Umaña at the link below!
https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/go-to-the-heart/