Papal Audiences Offer Message of Christian Hope Oct 1, 2017 Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the topic of Christian hope at his Aug. 23 General Audience. Read More
Saint Francis of Assisi Repairing God’s House Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2017 Feast day: Oct. 4 Born into a life of privilege in the 12th centur... Read More
What Do You Say When a Friend Has Tried Praying and Listening to God, but Hears Nothing? Theology 101 Sep 1, 2017 We must remember that nothing can replace the power of witnessing to the Good News through our own actions and words, combined with our willingness to accompany others on their faith journey. Read More
Pope St. Gregory the Great - Sept. 3 Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2017 “They are not Angles, but angels. They are rightly named, for their... Read More
I feel so distracted at Mass In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2017 Dear Father Joe: Sometimes, there are so many distractions at Mass that I can’t concentrate. It’s really frustrating – what can I do? Read More
Lectio Divina - Praying Through the Year With Scripture Spiritual Fitness Sep 1, 2017 Gospel for Sept. 14 – Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross&nbs... Read More
What to Say When Family Claims Religion Doesn't Matter as Long as You're a Good Person? Theology 101 Jul 1, 2017 In 2017, Theology 101 is focusing on the topic of evangelization. S... Read More
Lectio Divina - Praying Through the Year With Scripture Spiritual Fitness Jul 1, 2017 Gospel for Aug. 6 – The Transfiguration of the Lord Je... Read More
St. Pius X Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2017 Feast Day: Aug. 21 When St. Pius X was named pope in 1903, he used... Read More
When we see design, we assume a designer In the Know With Father Joe Jul 1, 2017 Q: Some of my Protestant friends insist the Genesis account is to b... Read More
Family is a Treasure Jul 1, 2017 In an audience with members of the European Federation of Catholic ... Read More
Why is it still Easter? In the Know With Father Joe Jun 1, 2017 The Easter season gives us time to ponder and celebrate following Jesus to heaven Read More
Lectio Divina - Praying Through the Year With Scripture Spiritual Fitness Jun 1, 2017 Gospel for Pentecost Sunday On the evening of that first day of t... Read More
Pope Francis Visits Egypt Jun 1, 2017 During a two-day trip to Cairo, Pope Francis preached a message of ... Read More
Mother Lupita – Patron Saint of Nurses Saint of the Month Jun 1, 2017 Feast Day: June 24 Saint Maria Guadalupe Garcia Zavala, known as M... Read More
What Do You Say When a Friend Wonders Why Her Young Sister Just Died but Her Abusive Grandfather is Still Alive? Theology 101 Jun 1, 2017 In 2017, Theology 101 is focusing on the topic of evangelization. S... Read More
St. Joan of Arc, Patron Saint of France Saint of the Month May 1, 2017 Feast Day: May 30 Thanks to movies, books and popular legend, St. ... Read More
Should we baptize our grandchildren in the kitchen sink? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2017 Dear Fr. Joe: My wife wants to baptize our grandkids in the kitchen... Read More
Apologies for Role of Catholics in Rwandan Genocide May 1, 2017 On March 20, during a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, t... Read More
Lectio Divina - Praying Through the Year With Scripture Spiritual Fitness May 1, 2017 Gospel for May 28 – The Ascension of the Lord: And he said to the... Read More
What Do You Do When Someone Asks Why We Have to Confess Our Sins to a Priest? Theology 101 May 1, 2017 In 2017, Theology 101 is focusing on the topic of evangelization. S... Read More
'Talk Less, Listen More' Apr 1, 2017 Speaking to a group of students on Feb. 17 at Roma Tre University i... Read More
What Do You Say When a Friend Says Their Prayers Are Not Being Answered? Theology 101 Apr 1, 2017 Theology 101 is focusing on the topic of evangelization. Specifically, the task is to offer some ways of approaching various questions. Read More
Lectio Divina - Praying Through the Year With Scripture Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2017 Gospel for Easter Sunday On the first day of the week, Mary of Mag... Read More