Before you go to ‘communion’ at another church ... Ask Father Mike I recently received communion in a non-Catholic church. Did I do something wrong? Read More
Why do I still feel badly about my sins after I’ve confessed? Ask Father Mike I’ve been to confession, and I know that God has forgiven my sins. But I still feel badly about them. What should I do? Read More
Judith Theology 101 Judith's story is yet another example of God delivering the Jewish people from harm by using the least likely of people. Read More
Bl. Andrew the Catechist Saint of the Month Andrew of Phú Yên, Vietnam, became a student of Alexandre de Rhodes, a French Jesuit missionary, at the insistence of his mother. Read More
Ask God to show you the “logs” in your life Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Ask the Lord to show you the logs in your life and, if you’re tempted to focus on someone else’s speck, just give them to Jesus instead. Read More
Tại sao tôi vẫn còn thấy áy náy sau khi đã xưng tội rồi? Ask Father Mike Tôi đã đi xưng tội, và tôi biết là Chúa đã tha tội cho tôi. Nhưng sao tôi vẫn còn thấy áy náy và xấu hổ. Vậy tôi phải làm gì? Read More
St. Helena of Constantinople Saint of the Month The mother of Constantine the Great had humble beginnings, but rose to great importance in Christian history. Read More
St. Marguerite Bays Saint of the Month Despite illness and suffering, St. Marguerite Bays still asked, “What can we do to love God more?” Read More
There was no funeral Mass for my dear friend In the Know With Father Joe One of my dear friends died. She was a daily communicant and a faithful member of her Church. Read More
Where is God in our daily interactions? Spiritual Fitness If every day we see others in the precious, tender way that God sees us, we will spread his love through our love. Read More
How can families practice the works of mercy? - Give drink to the thirsty Corporal Works of Mercy Especially with young children, hands-on charitable work can be daunting, but not impossible. Read More
The beauty of the faith in one night Easter The Catholic faith is rich with tradition which culminates in a Mass known as the Easter Vigil. Read More
The Eucharist and Adult Faith Theology 101 The GDC indicates that adults “have a right and a duty to bring to maturity the seed of faith sown in them by God.” Read More
Encountering the Sacred: A Pilgrimage to Southeast Asia Office of the Vicar General It was a blessing for me to join Bishop Cantú to visit the Philippines and Vietnam. Read More
This Lent, Seek Jesus and Serve His People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Holiness represents the culmination of little daily decisions, actions, virtues and surrenders. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Imprisoned Corporal Works of Mercy Visiting the imprisoned might seem, at first glance, a work of mercy that’s out of reach for most families. Read More
How Can I Overcome a Problem With Pride? Ask Father Mike It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? Read More
St. Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello Saint of the Month Benedetta died on March 21, 1858, but her example of courage and fidelity to God’s will live on. Read More
Why Weekly Mass Attendance is Obligatory Theology 101 Its roots are in the Ten Commandments, which are an example of divine law. Read More
Share Your Stories of Encountering Jesus With Young People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Raise your hand if someone in your family has fallen away from the faith in recent years. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Shelter the Homeless Corporal Works of Mercy How can the average family take steps to harbor the homeless and provide a place for the vulnerable? Read More
“Dei Verbum” and the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II Word on Fire I am composing these words on October 11, 2022, which is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Read More