Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2023 Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy. Read More
St. Olympias Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2022 St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor. Read More
Blessed Carlo Acutis Provides Inspiration for the Eucharistic Revival Eucharistic Revival Dec 1, 2022 Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the first year of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Sick Corporal Works of Mercy Dec 1, 2022 I hope these ideas can be a gentle nudge to step out as the domestic Church and seek those in need. Read More
Advent, Acediaย and Asceticism Theology 101 Dec 1, 2022 Advent is a season that invites us to prayerfully prepare and wait for Christmas Day. Read More
Respond to the Gift of Christโs Birth Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 1, 2022 The time spent planning, shopping, wrapping, and assembling is all worth it when they see the gifts. Read More
Dear Father Joe: Our diocese is changing a lot and I feel so lost. In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2022 I feel your heartbreak, and as a priest, I know it well. I have walked with six distinct congregations. Read More
Let the Scriptures of Advent Light Your Way Spiritual Fitness Dec 1, 2022 During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ. Read More
We are All Called to be Saints Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Nov 18, 2022 Sainthood seems unattainable until you realize: all the saints were just like us, but with an unshakable faith they relentlessly pursued. Read More
Why Matter Matters in the Eucharistic Liturgy Theology 101 Nov 1, 2022 Some might wonder: why are bread and wine necessary for the Eucharist? Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Bury the Dead Corporal Works of Mercy Nov 1, 2022 As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died. Read More
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2022 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity. Read More
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2022 A simple yet powerful prayer. Read More
Dear Father Joe:ย I Feel Like a Mom Who is Constantly Failing In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2022 I donโt know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. Read More
God Always Listens to Our Prayers Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Oct 1, 2022 We are called to trust and believe what God has revealed about himself through sacred Scripture. Read More
Saint Mark Theology 101 Oct 1, 2022 The reality is that we know very little about author of the Gospel of Mark. Read More
Dear Father Joe: I Need Help Explaining to My Family and Friends Why I Oppose the Upcoming Ballot Initiative. In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2022 Jesus is not requiring you to get into shouting matches with people who only want to shout. Read More
Giving Our Best Selves to God Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2022 To live fully in Christ, we should consider how we can give our best selves to God. Read More
Practical Strategies of Evangelization Word on Fire Oct 1, 2022 Over the years, I have been laying out what I take to be the basics of evangelization. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Feed the Hungry Corporal Works of Mercy Oct 1, 2022 Sharing food is more than just meeting someoneโs immediate, material needs. Read More
St. Gerard Majella Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2022 In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served.. Read More
Dear Father Joe: Why are the Catholic commandments and the words after the Lordโs Prayer different from the Protestants? In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2022 Fr. Joe answers questions on Catholic practice vs. Protestant practice. Read More
The Church Can Help With the Hard Work of Forgiveness Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Sep 1, 2022 Forgiveness is not optional in the life of a disciple. Read More
St. Andrew Kim Taegon Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2022 The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith. Read More