CNA Columns
The General Assembly should reject same-sex 'marriage'
The proposal to legalize “same-sex marriage” in the State of Rhode Island is immoral and unnecessary. Despite enormous political pressure,... Read more
Will Egypt become a totalitarian state?
The Muslim Brotherhood has made another giant step forward in consolidating its rule in Egypt through the successful passage of... Read more
In new year, we must promote culture of life and peace
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ:Looking back at this past year, the horrendous shootings that took place on Dec.... Read more
A fresh beginning
The New Year is the perfect place to start anew. Periodically, if not daily, organizations evaluate themselves to determine if... Read more
America's pro-lifers are building a culture of life
I don’t usually agree with Frances Kissling. In fact, I’m certain that I never do.Kissling is a Catholic who has... Read more
Christmas, the New Year and the problem of suffering
My wife and I just had our first baby. It’s incredible how much a baby changes everything: when you eat,... Read more
From the manger, God shows us that 'small is beautiful'
"Even if God exists," the world wonders, "how can he be close to us? Can our lives be significant to... Read more
Are You Happy?
We face the New Year without having yet caught our breath from the momentous events of the last. The underlying... Read more
The twelve days of Christmas
Down through the centuries, the Christmas narrative has been told and re-told, yet we never tire of it. Why not?... Read more
Les Misérables offers compelling message of hope
When it opens in theaters on Christmas Day, Les Misérables will evoke laughter, tears and applause from audiences while presenting... Read more
The Marvelous Mind of G.K. Chesterton
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) is an artist of common sense and his medium is the English language. His words flow like beautiful... Read more
The tender face of our mother
For the first time, tonight we celebrate this glorious feast in the presence of the precious relic of the holy... Read more
Tough religion and evangelization
Much has been said lately about how to do evangelization. I've contributed a bit to that myself. Now I begin... Read more
A grieving nation on the Eve of Christmas
The mystery of evil has struck again. This time in a lovely elementary school where all good things are taken... Read more
Courage and Christmas
For most of us Christmas is a cozy time. We get together with family and friends to sip on hot... Read more
The season of Advent is perfect to awaken, discover, inspire
Awaken, Discover, Inspire defines our efforts for the Year of Faith in our Diocese and also can characterize our celebration... Read more
The Jesse Tree, or Who were Jesus’ relatives?
You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your relatives. So goes the saying. The Matthean gospel (1:1-17) lists... Read more
Courage and Christmas
For most of us Christmas is a cozy time. We get together with family and friends to sip on hot... Read more
