The price for each periodical is the normal cost of a 1
year subscription. Most offer discounts for multiple year subscriptions and some
have specials for new subscribers.
Description: Dedicated to the
liturgy and a proper implementation of the Vatican Council, it primarily
combats abuses in the liturgy while promoting sacred music,
architecture, etc.
The Catholic Answer
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200
Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750
Description: An early pioneer in
modern lay Catholic Apologetics, this magazine is known for its
extensive, no-nonsense question and answer sections, as well as lively
articles.
Catholic Parent
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200
Noll Plaza; Huntington IN 46750
Description: An international news
magazine on what is happening in the Church around the world and in the
U.S. Profiles, interviews, news bytes, and a variety of other features.
Description: Commentary on the
moral crisis in contemporary social issues, from an orthodox Catholic
("neo-conservative") perspective. A good review of our culture, American
politics and Catholicism. Also includes coverage of music and the arts.
Envoy
Publisher: Envoy Subscriber
Services; New Hope KY 40052-9989
Description: A journal of Catholic
apologetics and evangelization that presents the orthodox truth in a
contemporary and upbeat way. Articles by top Catholic writers on
apologetics and catechesis.
Description: A glossy magazine for
Catholic parents and families including traditions, spirituality and
practical tips for marriage, parenting and incorporating Catholic faith
into family life (plus many advertisements).
First Things
Publisher: Institute on Religion
and Public Life; P.O. Box 3000, Dept FT; Denville, NJ 07834
Description: Neoconservative views
with a very Catholic understanding of the relation of Church to society
from both Christian and Jewish observers. A scholarly look at a vast
array of phenomena on the cultural, political, and religious scene.
Edited by Fr. Richard Neuhaus whose own massive column, The Public
Square, is a great resource.
Description: With news from the
Vatican, this magazine covers a wide variety of issues concerning the
Catholic Church. Incredible color photography attractive for all ages.
Lay Witness
Publisher: Catholics United for
the Faith; 827 N Fourth St; Steubenville OH 43952
Description: This magazine is
packed with excellent articles and features that show forth the beauty
and truth of the Catholic faith in areas of doctrine, society, and
morals. A charitable yet strong voice for orthodoxy. Includes some
apologetics.
Liguorian
Publisher: Liguori Publications;
Liguori Dr; Liguori, MO 63057
Description: "Enrich, Enhance and
Enliven Your Relationship". A magazine to celebrate and strengthen
marriage and everyday Catholic family life. Each issue focuses on a
central theme. Free sample issue.
Description: Provides a diverse
treatment of social issues from a conservative and critical viewpoint.
Lively and ecumenical with a strong Catholic undercurrent. Impressive
contributors.
Origins
Publisher: Catholic News Service;
USCC/NCCB; 3211 Fourth St. NE; Washington, DC 20017
Description: Good source for
Catholic evangelization and apologetics. Features solid and practical
articles. Includes features on patristics, as well as a section of
current apologetics news.
Description: A magazine for
children (junior high) and families, featuring the Catholic faith in
current events, art, architecture, literature, saints, history and more.
Publisher: Bayard Publications;
God's Word Today; 5615 West Cermak Road; Cicero, IL 60650-9849
Phone: 800-348-2440
Freq: Monthly
Cost: $19.95
Description: This is a daily Bible
Study guide which help Catholics read and understand the Bible. Good for
those who have not had much experience reading the Bible and the various
commentaries.
Living Faith
Publisher: Creative Communications
for the Parish; 1564 Fencorp Drive; Fenton MO 63026
Description: Self-titled as "Daily
Catholic Devotions" this booklet provides a short and simple one-minute
meditation on the day's Mass readings. Larger size and bulk discounts
available.
Description: This valuable booklet
is a missal with the full text of the day's Mass readings and the Order
of Mass. Includes a good meditation and excerpts of Morning and Evening
Prayer for each day; plus other prayers, blessings, and hymns.
My Daily Visitor
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200
Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750-9957
Description: Share the Word is the
nation's largest Catholic Bible study and sharing program with a special
focus on the Sunday lectionary readings. A reliable and easy to
understand resource.
The Word Among Us
Publisher: 9636 Doctor Perry Road
#126N; Ijamsville MD 21754
Description: A resource for daily
meditation, prayer and reflection. Prayer and scripture reading based on
the day's Mass readings. Family edition with extra articles available
for the same price.
Description: Becoming the best
Catholic weekly. Surveys national and international news of Catholic
interest, plus politics, devotions, scripture, prayer, etc. A reliable,
comprehensive and relevant paper with top Catholic writers, apologists
and personalities each week.
Description: This Catholic
newspaper offers a relevant mix of news, articles, opinion, human
interest, and more. A faithful view of the Church yet with challenging
and hard-hitting journalism.
Description: Large Catholic
newspaper, loyal to the Pope, extremely conservative, very pro-life,
good source of all the latest events in the American Catholic Church.
Description: Directed to priests
with its homily aids, this magazine covers a range of social, pastoral
and theological topics that are easily readable, and includes some
scholarly articles.
The Priest
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200
Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750
Description: A magazine for
priests with homily aids and a very pastoral viewpoint. Easy to read
articles which deal with many topics pertinent to contemporary
Catholicism.
Sacerdos
Publisher: Legionnaires of Christ;
PO Box 162; Cheshire CT 06410
Description: "A Magazine of
On-Going Formation", a good publication for priests with homily aids.
The scholarly articles cover all areas such as theology, ministry, and
priestly spirituality.
I left out "America" and "National Catholic Reporter", and
others that unfortunately are 'solidly liberal' and frequently question or
undermine the teachings of the Church and Holy Father.
I also left out "The Remnant", "New Triumph", "Latin
Mass Magazine", "Crying in the Wilderness Newsletter" and others of the 'far
right', as these magazines often promote specific agendas which do not always
represent Catholicism. I did leave in "The Wanderer", as it often has news
stories of interest that other periodicals do not.
Catholic Digest, A Reader's Digest for Catholics with
humorous and inspirational columns. I do not recommended this as a Catholic
periodical, because it teaches little about Catholic doctrine or specifically
Catholic books, and sometimes supports liberal authors.