CNA Columns
Christians Under Fire in the Middle East
If there is hell on earth, it is found these days in the Middle East where aggression and violence are... Read more
A world-wide persecution of Christians is well underway
Recently, I picked up in Barnes and Noble a book entitled The Global War on Christians. My split-second reaction was... Read more
A treasury of blessing and gift for the world
“The only known way to physical fitness is through physical exercise; wishing is not good enough,” writes W.A. Orr, Chief... Read more
Was Vatican II needed?
Why did we need the Second Vatican Council? Did we need it at all? Hearing those questions, most Catholics who’ve... Read more
Vacation-pilgrimage to sheer beauty
If you’re among those who plan ahead of time, you might want to combine a vacation and pilgrimage to Florence,... Read more
The Church's take on immigration
The immigration debate rarely lays dormant in the United States, but the arrival of some 52,000 migrant children from Latin... Read more
What is the defenition of a really active Catholic?
When you think of an active Catholic, what comes to mind? Probably, someone who, at least, attends weekly Mass, maybe... Read more
The Glenn Miller Sound
In 1954 when the American film, “The Glenn Miller Story” was released, it was nominated for three Academy Awards, including... Read more
Hobby Lobby decision is also a mandate
On June 28th, 1776, the first draft of our nation’s Declaration of Independence was introduced to the general session of... Read more
Are Pope Francis’ achievements substantial or mere symbolism?
More than one commentator has suggested recently that Pope Francis is all symbolism and little substance. I disagree. (For one... Read more
Secularist reactions to Hobby Lobby
Considered either as an ideology or as a program of action, secularism is deeply coercive. Reactions to the Supreme Court’s... Read more
The First Amendment and Religious Freedom
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has long championed universal access to health care. Nonetheless, it continues to voice moral... Read more
Finding God in Franco’s Prison: A new edition of Luis Lucia’s Psalter of my Hours
The civil war in Spain, 1936-9, confronted the Catholic world with a dilemma. To support Franco, pro-Catholic and anti-Communist, was,... Read more
'The House I Live In'
On this Friday and the extended weekend, Americans will proudly display the American flag outside homes and buildings to celebrate... Read more
'The Fault in Our Stars' and the Sacred Heart of Jesus
John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars has proven to be wildly popular among young adults in the English... Read more
Iraq: Where to go from here
Starting in 2003, the United States has made two fundamental mistakes in Iraq, both with strong moral implications. At the... Read more
Megiddo: A New Archaeological Find and True Christian Identity
One of the ancient world’s most important cities was Megiddo, dating from at least the 5th century B.C. Its location... Read more
Sacred Ground
Some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States is found throughout Upstate New York and northward to the... Read more
Corpus Christi and the ‘Blessed Sacrament of the Mass’
Some time ago, I viewed with a small group a video by Fr. Robert Barron entitled, “The Blessed Sacrament of... Read more
A fresh look at a valuable gift
Catholic social teaching is unfortunately the church’s best kept secret. But because it directly addresses the world’s most pressing social... Read more
