Keeping God Present in Your Mental Health
Mental health from a Catholic perspective reminds us that God has made us in his image and likeness.
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Shelter the Homeless
How can the average family take steps to harbor the homeless and provide a place for the vulnerable?
A Heresy Quiz
See how sharp your “heresy hunting” skills are by examining each of the following statements about Jesus Christ.
Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration
Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy.
Share Your Stories of Encountering Jesus With Young People
Raise your hand if someone in your family has fallen away from the faith in recent years.
St. Anthony the Abbot
Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one.
“Dei Verbum” and the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II
I am composing these words on October 11, 2022, which is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.
Making the Transition From Peer to Supervisor
Thanks to a recent promotion, I’m now manager of our department. How do I navigate going from peer to supervisor?
He Says: We Love Each Other but Are So Different
The notion that “opposites attract” is a paradox.
Make Faith a Way of Life in the Family
The most important thing we can do for our children is to foster their discipleship.
St. Joseph Calasanz
The most important saint you’ve never heard of
St. Francis of Assisi and the Miracle of the Nativity
The year was 1223 and, for most Christians, sacred Scripture was all but inaccessible.
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 Isaiah brings comfort.
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Sick
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.