CNA Columns
Universal destination
“Universal destination” may sound like a fancy way of saying where we’re all headed, but this odd expression happens to... Read more
Christians in Egypt: 'we are made to feel inferior'
Life is not easy in Egypt for Christians, and the strain is taking its toll. And beyond the reports of... Read more
In need of your prayers
Democracy depends on sound moral judgment. Of course, that’s true for any political system: good laws are made by good... Read more
Beyond capitalism
A society in which the praise of greed is invited is on the road to alienationEvangelii gaudium is a declaration... Read more
Obamacare and abortion
Four years ago, when passage or defeat of the Affordable Care Act appeared to rest in the hands of a... Read more
Why goodness depends on God
One of the commonest observations made by opponents of religion is that we don’t need God in order to have... Read more
Government must not dictate our beliefs
Anyone who has ever visited Mullen Home for the Aged and the Little Sisters of the Poor is well aware... Read more
'To Shine in Use'
The month of January is named after the Roman god, Janus, who presides over beginnings, transitions, and ends. Janus wears... Read more
Who do people say Pope Francis is?
Do not be robbed of joy while taking in media clamor. The definitive question that Jesus asks in the Gospels... Read more
Beautiful Christmas music
With the arrival of Gaudete Sunday, the Church’s liturgy now focuses with intense eagerness on Christmas Day itself. The readings... Read more
Beauty – the Church’s Greatest Power
In this month’s issue of First Things, Dana Gioia’s superb article, “The Catholic Writer Today,” sums up the diminished state... Read more
Living joy with Pope Francis: 3 lessons from The Gospel of Joy
Pope Francis is a master teacher for today’s world. He has a knack for summing up sagacious teachings in 140... Read more
The joy of evangelizing
An emergency tends to focus one’s mind and energies and to clarify one’s priorities. If a dangerous fire breaks out... Read more
Advent beauty
There is no time quite like Advent. This liturgical season is rich in symbol and exalted in sacred poetry and... Read more
You can never say thank-you enough
On the eve of Thanksgiving Day and the season of Advent, a few thoughts ...The Jews Say ‘Blessing’ and ‘Thank... Read more
'Mary of Nazareth' offers beautiful portrayal of the Holy Family
As we grow closer to the season of Advent, thoughts naturally tend toward the nativity scene. What Christmas would be... Read more
The conclusion of the Year of Faith
On Sunday, November 24th, Pope Francis will conclude what Pope Benedict XVI began. With a Mass celebrating the Solemnity of... Read more
C.S. Lewis and the art of evangelization
Two famous men died on November 22, 1963. The first did so in the most dramatic way possible, assassinated in... Read more
