After much hardship, Ikenna has found a spiritual home
There was a time when Ikenna Njoku would sit before the Blessed Sacrament during adoration and sob.
Wanted: ‘A Servant’s Heart’
So, you’ve found something you love. What next?
The Gift of Christ in ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
Did you know that the “Twelve Days of Christmas” may have a deeper symbolic meaning?
He and She Say: We’re Dreading Going Home to Either of Our Families for the Holidays
Rejoice that you feel this discomfort; it’s a sign your marriage is healthy.
Digital Discipleship for Kids
As we navigate the changes left in the wake of the pandemic, this verse from the prophet Isaiah brings comfort.
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy?
I hope these ideas can be a gentle nudge to step out as the domestic Church and seek those in need.
Let the Scriptures of Advent Light Your Way
During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ.
Respond to the Gift of Christ’s Birth
The time spent planning, shopping, wrapping, and assembling is all worth it when they see the gifts.
Blessed Carlo Acutis Provides Inspiration for the Eucharistic Revival
Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the first year of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors.
A Kids’ Christmas
Saints for kids
How Did Advent Come to Be on the Church Calendar?
The word “Advent” derives from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.”
St. Olympias
St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor.
Dear Father Joe: Our diocese is changing a lot and I feel so lost.
I feel your heartbreak, and as a priest, I know it well. I have walked with six distinct congregations.
Advent, Acedia and Asceticism
Advent is a season that invites us to prayerfully prepare and wait for Christmas Day.
I’m Thinking About Making Ministry My Day Job
I love volunteering at my parish, and I’m considering a career change.
Soup to Soothe Our Souls
“There is nothing better than a steaming bowl of hot soup on a cold November evening."
He Says: Now That We Can Gather Again as an Extended Family, I Want to Invite the Big Group for Thanksgiving.
This holiday season is a great opportunity to establish a new normal for your holiday traditions.
Family Prayer: Powerful and Transformative
Cultivating your family's prayer life is as simple as including these tips in your everyday life.
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy?: Bury the Dead
As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died.
Dear Father Joe: I Feel Like a Mom Who is Constantly Failing
I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling.
We are All Called to be Saints
Sainthood seems unattainable until you realize: all the saints were just like us, but with an unshakable faith they relentlessly pursued.
Why Matter Matters in the Eucharistic Liturgy
Some might wonder: why are bread and wine necessary for the Eucharist?
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
A simple yet powerful prayer.
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.
Embrace the Simplicity of St. Francis With Umbrian Lentil Soup
Like St. Francis, this recipe from his region offers beauty and sustenance without expensive ingredients.