CNA Columns
Power, authority, and motherhood
The Natural History Museum in Vienna houses ancient statuettes of women dating from circa 15,000-10,000 BC, the Upper Paleolithic period. ... Read more
John Paul, a Saint for women
Pope John Paul II’s legacy is momentous. To most of us growing up in the late twentieth century, Pope John... Read more
Moral orthodoxy and pastoral orthodoxy are complementary
Considerable tension in present-day Catholicism centers on the Church’s moral teachings. Many regard the Catholic moral system as heartless and... Read more
The other poor
Some people write about the poor. Others speak about them. Still others like Pope Francis have worked among the poor. ... Read more
Easter every day!
Many Christians, myself included, become upset at the widespread reluctance to say “Merry Christmas.” However, our outrage over a lack... Read more
John Paul II: Saint and pro-life hero
Blessed John Paul II, a beloved pope and inspirational religious leader who was a pro-life hero, will be canonized a... Read more
Emmaus: Don't go. Stay with us.
What could Jesus have been up to walking along the road to Emmaus with Cleopas and his friend? He heard... Read more
What Easter means
In first century Judaism, there were many views concerning what happened to people after they died. Following a very venerable... Read more
John XXIII: More than Just a 'good Pope'
John XXIII's political engagement as well as his invocation of the Second Vatican Council shows how he fits perfectly in... Read more
A patron saint for those suffering from alcoholism?
The name of Matt Talbot is not well known outside of Ireland, but Talbot will likely be canonized in the... Read more
Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday
Who can fathom the events of Holy Week? For observers of all things Catholic, the liturgies in Holy Week are... Read more
Christ, Fully Human
As Lent nears its end and we anticipate the Lord’s Passion and the glory of Easter, our focus is, above... Read more
Why Jesus is God: A Response to Bart Ehrman
Well, it’s Easter time, and that means that the mainstream media and publishing houses can be counted upon to issue... Read more
This Holy Week, innocents are at risk
This week, as we recall the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus, the theme of innocence has been on my... Read more
Holy Week: a living reality, not a Passion play
Some time ago, I had a conversation with a lady who had attended the Oberammergau Passion Play in the south... Read more
Today’s fiery furnaces
In the first reading for this Wednesday, April 9, we hear about three faithful Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who disobeyed the... Read more
Sounding silence
The March 25th issue of The Wall Street Journal printed an eye-catching article by Jen Murphy entitled, “CEO’S Secret to... Read more
The calvary of Julienne
"Six years ago, when I first started college, I met my husband-to-be," says Julienne, a young Congolese woman in her... Read more
Legionary Chapter acknowledges deficiencies and looks to the future with revised charism
When it concluded on February 25, the Extraordinary General Chapter of the Legionaries of Christ, meeting in Rome to complete... Read more
