The Conversion of St. Paul Theology 101 Jan 1, 2022 St. Jerome said it best: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Read More
Approaching the Holidays Advent Dec 1, 2021 Advent is upon us. It is a time of waiting, anticipating, remembering and hoping. Read More
A Christmas Lesson Theology 101 Dec 1, 2021 The sacred Scriptures teach us a great deal about the way God operates in the world. Read More
Blessing of an Advent Wreath Advent Dec 1, 2021 When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family. Read More
Dear Father Joe: How Do I Become Who God Has Called Me to Be? In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2021 What do I do or how do I live so I know I am doing what God wants? Read More
Don’t Wait to Be ‘Holy’ to Start Praying Advent Dec 1, 2021 Why is it so hard to pray every day? Read More
St. Finnian Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2021 Considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism, St. Finnian founded Clonard Abbey in Ireland. Read More
5 Things to Know About Father Joe In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2021 A deeper picture of the man who offers guidance in our faith. Read More
God Has Forgiven Me; How Do I Forgive Myself? Ask Father Mike Nov 19, 2021 I’ve been to confession, but I can’t seem to be able to forgive myself. What do I do? Read More
“Dear Father Joe – My husband died this year, and I am so angry with God. How do I move past that/forgive God for taking the love of my life away?” In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2021 Your pain right now is a testament to your love. You loved your husband and were loved by him. Read More
Who Was Stephen, the First Martyr? Theology 101 Nov 1, 2021 A peek at some of the prominent figures and events in the New Testament. Read More
Why Do We Pray for the Dead? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Nov 1, 2021 I wasn’t prepared for the sudden finality of death. Read More
St. Cecilia Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2021 St. Cecilia has inspired Christians and artists for centuries. Read More
Invite God to Be With You on Your Caregiving Journey Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2021 Dodge a negative experience with prayer and support. Read More
What Young People Could Most Profit From Hearing About Marriage Making Sense of Bioethics Nov 1, 2021 The consequential adventure of marriage and family life offers a fulfilling pathway toward human flourishing. Read More
Dear Father Joe: My Mother Has Been Diagnosed With Dementia In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2021 There are days I just can’t take it anymore and I struggle with guilt about how I feel. Read More
Duties weighing on us? Remember ‘backwards blessings’ Ask Father Mike Oct 1, 2021 I find myself consistently becoming more and more aware of the good things in other people's lives — and the lack of good things in my life. Read More
Break Open the Word of God Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Oct 1, 2021 Pause and reflect on the famous quote from St. Jerome: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Read More
St. Daniel Comboni Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2021 Inspired by the stories of missionaries, St. Daniel Comboni consecrated his life to Africa at 18. Read More
Caring for Another? Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2021 Many challenges come with a caregiving role, but it can also be filled with endless rewards. Read More
Who Were the Centurions Mentioned in the Gospels? Theology 101 Oct 1, 2021 They can be traced back to the beginning of the Roman army. Read More
Dear Father Joe: I Hear People Say We Need to Be More Reverent at Mass In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2021 In this follow-up question about the Mass, Fr. Joe looks at how we can increase our reverence, and reminds us that we "simply have to remember that the desire to be reverent at Mass is holy." Read More
Restore Our Hope Special Report Sep 1, 2021 The Church in Eastern Washington has shown itself to be faithful, flexible, and generous. Read More
Make Sunday the Foundation of Your Week Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Sep 1, 2021 Let’s be honest, work is real and a healthy work/life balance is often elusive. So start small and reclaim Sunday. Read More
St. Matthew Apostle and Evangelist Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2021 According to the Gospels of Mark, Luke and Matthew, Jesus saw a tax collector sitting at his customs post and said, “Follow me.” Read More