CNA Columns
What do we need to be truly happy?
Who among us does not long for lasting happiness? This universal desire is ever present, yet so many today are... Read more
The Church needs better ministry to priests in prison
A recent article in the National Catholic Reporter by Thomas C. Fox, entitled “Vincentian visits imprisoned priests,” drew my attention... Read more
Bad science: holes in the study claiming 'most' women don't regret their abortion
In the midst of the recent postings of controversial videos discussing the use of fetal remains for medical research, I... Read more
The Apostle to the Apostles
She followed him as a disciple. She stood with his mother at the foot of the cross. The burial too. ... Read more
Francis in South America...or the Pope that wasn't
The coverage that most media outlets gave to the recent trip of Pope Francis to South America seems to beg... Read more
Catholic Church leaders applaud nuclear agreement with Iran
Committed to a negotiated settlement over the real possibility of armed conflict, six world powers and Iran have decided to... Read more
Our Young People, Summer Time, and the Language Arts
With the close of the academic year, parents must find ways for their children to spend the summer in safe... Read more
A prophetic Pope and the tradition of Catholic social teaching
In the wake of the publication of Pope Francis’s encyclical letter Laudato Si’ and of the Pope’s recent speeches in... Read more
Complementarity in marriage
Does Henry Higgins hold the key to settling the same-sex marriage debate? Not quite. But in the wake of the... Read more
America needs a new 'Baltimore Catechism'
The religious formation of Catholic children and young people before Vatican II generally followed a deductive method, one that understands... Read more
Is Life a Cabaret or a Pilgrimage?
Most of us have heard the refrain: “Life is a cabaret, old chum, come to the cabaret.” The 1972 film,... Read more
Remembering another great encyclical!
While Pope Francis’ new encyclical Laudato, Si’ is enjoying wide publicity, few people are aware this year marks the 20th... Read more
Creation and the future of marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to re-define the nation’s marriage laws to include same-sex couples is no surprise. Obergefell... Read more
The American Dream
In 1943, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen made a prescient observation: “A proof that we are in danger of losing our... Read more
Keep these truths in mind when considering the gay marriage ruling
Editor's note: This post has been adapted from Bishop Arthus Serratelli's June 26 pastoral letter to the Diocese of Paterson.... Read more
We've been here before: Marriage and the Room of Tears
Just last week, I had the privilege of spending four hours in the Sistine Chapel with my Word on Fire... Read more
Is spiritual direction just for nuns and clergy?
Is spiritual direction intended only for a small elite group composed of clergy and nuns and a handful of laity... Read more
What the Catholic Church does (and does not) teach about same-sex marriage
If you are a Catholic, chances are you may be bombarded with questions at your local cookout this weekend, thanks... Read more
'Laudato Si' and Romano Guardini
In 1986, after serving in a variety of capacities in the Jesuit province of Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio commenced doctoral... Read more
The Pope and the Planet
Behold and see, how beautiful, we who are brothers sun, wind, air, clouds, fire, and brother stars; we who are... Read more
