Occasional Papers is a regular publication produced by the Office for Mission Effectiveness. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to reflect on topics or themes relevant to the Catholic mission / Augustinian heritage of the University, and share their perspectives in original compositions of varying length. Content will be suitable for classroom use and is encouraged.

The goals of this publication are to:

• facilitate Villanova University’s focused commitment to living out its mission in every facet of University life;
• provide initiatives that address our Augustinian intellectual and moral heritage, the relationship between faith and reason, and Catholic Social Teaching.

Spring 2007	Reflections on the Common Good
Fall 2006	Reflections on Torture
Fall 2005	Reflections on Iraq
Spring 2005	Personal Transformations Through Service
Fall 2004	Faithful Citizenship in an Election Year
Spring 2004	A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching
Fall 2003	Perspectives on the Beatitudes
Spring 2003	Crisis in the Church
Fall 2002	Religion in the Public Square
Spring 2002	Service Learning Experiences
Fall 2001	The Experience of God
Spring 2001	Personal Transformations
Fall 2000	The Nature of Compassion