A Commentary on Calvary: Forgiveness Unto Death
The central problem with our modern culture is apathy. We have lost our sense of direction culturally, politically and even within our own communities. It’s no wonder there is a mass crisis of faith. We are so unused to living for something beyond our noses that when faced with the prospect of God, we see a zero sum […]
God’s Will for Your Life: An Exercise With St. Joseph
The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st. While we know he was a skilled worker, a provider for the Holy Family, and a capable craftsman, working his trade to make his way as an immigrant in Egypt until he was free to return to Nazareth in safety, I marvel […]
The Fullness of Life: Bishop Erik Varden’s Resurrection of Chastity
While Lent offers us a clear path of conversion, turning away from the world, Easter invites us into God’s own life. In Lent, we seek to die with Christ; in Easter, we must live with […]
St. John Henry Newman, Adam Smith and Conscience
Franco Origlia Tapestry featuring the portrait of the new Saint Cardinal John Henry Newman is draped from the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square during a canonization ceremony held by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019 in Vatican City, Vatican. COMMENTARY: Has our inner voice discerning between right and wrong gone silent?
Why Families (and Parishes) Love These Sacramental Preparation Kits
These kits provide hands-on activities for the whole family. The catechetical boxes have been described as a cross between Montessori (hands-on learning) and Pottery Barn (high-quality home décor).
Armed New York resident arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome was on ‘Most Wanted’ list
Pope Francis receives a baby for a blessing as pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s general audience on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Apr 30, 2024 / 16:03 pm (CNA). A man arrested earlier this mon… […]
19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother
Lara Al-Sayegh, a Catholic from Gaza, collapsed and died of heatstroke as she and her mother tried to leave Gaza and find safe haven in Egypt on April 24, 2024. The 19-year-old lived in northern Gaza and the family had already lost their father and husband when he died at Gaza’s Latin Holy Family Church […]
Coast Guard chaplain reassigned after failure to report on sexual misconduct case
Captain (Father) Daniel Mode — who remains a priest in good standing — has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the US Navy Chief of Chaplains Office, according to the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. / Public Domain CNA St… […]
Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law
null / Credit: Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Apr 30, 2024 / 17:45 pm (CNA). Florida’s bishops are welcoming a new law that allows public schools in the state to have volunteer chaplains.The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, which represents … […]
Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender
Jimmy Lai at a Hong Kong protest / Courtesy of the Acton Institute CNA Staff, Apr 30, 2024 / 18:10 pm (CNA). An unnamed Hong Kong government spokesperson criticized a bill proposed by two U.S. congressmen that would rename the address of the Ho… […]