CNA Columns
Mary, Rose of the Church
As the Church approaches the final days of Advent, we rejoice, for the Lord is near. St. Anselm, Doctor of... Read more
Christmas with the Holy Fathers
Compiled by Peter Celano Read more
Iraq and its aftermath — what happens when the troops go home?
As active U.S. military involvement in Iraq draws to a close, what does the moral scorecard on this adventure look... Read more
The Annunciation to Joseph
Some years ago, the award-winning comic strip by Johnny Hart featured a piece about the mystery of the Incarnation, though... Read more
Italian Christmas Eve: The Feast of Seven Fishes
Book written by: Linda and Rocco Maniscalco Read more
Silence is essential to the evangelization of the young Church
Silence is not simply the absence of noise. It is a necessary condition for discernment and reflection, for meditation and... Read more
A Princess for Christmas
“A Princess for Christmas,” is a fun, family film starring Katie McGrath (“Merlin”) as Jules Daly, a frenetic 20-something who... Read more
Electronics, Imagination, and Advent Beauty
One cannot travel by public transportation without noticing that most adults and children are engrossed in their electronic devices, which... Read more
Making room in a wounded heart for the infant Christ
As we enter the Advent season, when the Church invites us to prepare for the coming of the Christ Child,... Read more
Eucharist reflects the importance of always giving thanks to God
When we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we will be just a few days away... Read more
Why we should welcome the new Roman Missal
In just a few days, Catholics in this country will notice a rather significant change when they come to Mass.... Read more
The Church’s Year of Grace
The season of Advent begins Nov. 27, the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Andrew, the Apostle (Nov. 30).... Read more
The meaning of silence in a media age
I have to admit that it really didn’t impress me very favorably the first time I read it: “Silence and... Read more
Occupy Wall Street: A Cry for More than Money
Ever since 1999, Americans have witnessed a decline in median incomes. In fact, Americans are watching the gradual disappearance of... Read more
Lord, to whom shall we go?
The feast of Christ the King not only ends the current liturgical year but also anticipates the new year of... Read more
Conscience
"Conscience rights” and their defense in civil law are currently the cause of many protests against proposed government rules on... Read more
Living the Church’s 'Year of Grace'
In Early Christianity, it was a crime to attend the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy. Such activity was outlawed under... Read more
Catholic health and wellness
The path to Hell is paved with good intentions. Read more
We need to talk (not “hyperventilate”) about the Vatican finance document
There’s a widespread impression that the international financial system which the United States and its friends put in place after... Read more
