Why Matter Matters in the Eucharistic Liturgy Theology 101 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 As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died. Read More
God Always Listens to Our Prayers Grow as a Disciple of Jesus We are called to trust and believe what God has revealed about himself through sacred Scripture. Read More
Saint Mark Theology 101 The reality is that we know very little about author of the Gospel of Mark. Read More
Giving Our Best Selves to God Spiritual Fitness 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 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 Sharing food is more than just meeting someone’s immediate, material needs. Read More
St. Gerard Majella Saint of the Month In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served.. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Clothe the Naked Corporal Works of Mercy Jesus’ powerful words in the Gospel of Matthew form the basis for the traditional list of the works of mercy. Read More
Dear Father Joe: Why are the Catholic commandments and the words after the Lord’s Prayer different from the Protestants? In the Know With Father Joe 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 Forgiveness is not optional in the life of a disciple. Read More
St. Andrew Kim Taegon Saint of the Month The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith. Read More
Witnessing to Loved Ones Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Often when we think about mission, our eyes lift and we scan the horizon. Read More
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Saint of the Month After the death of her husband, St. Jane Frances de Chantal attended a Lenten program in 1604. Read More
How Do I Grow in Faith? Spiritual Fitness Picking up good holy habits will keep us spiritually healthy. Read More
John Theology 101 The author of the Fourth Gospel is generally considered to be St. John. The three Letters of John and the Revelation of John are also attributed to this saint. Read More
Dear Father Joe: Why Did Jesus Ascend to Heaven? In the Know With Father Joe The answer to it is really revelatory of the difference between how God is and how we are. Read More
Spend Time in Eucharistic Adoration Grow as a Disciple of Jesus What we look at has the power to change us. Our eyes are like portals to our imagination. Read More
St. John the Baptist Saint of the Month The Gospel of Luke reveals John’s preordained role in salvation history. Read More
Pondering Spiritual Fitness The Church needs Catholics who are intentional about withdrawing from the busyness of life. Read More
Luke Theology 101 St. Luke, or Luke the Evangelist, was the most prolific of the Gospel writers. Read More
Providence and Vocation in ‘Father Stu’ Bishop Barron Mark Wahlberg’s new film “Father Stu” is one of the most theologically interesting films to come out in a long time. Read More
Dear Father Joe, Sometimes Our Faith Seems So Complicated In the Know With Father Joe We are called each day to think of and act on the word Love. Read More
Catechism Part IV Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person. Read More
St. Isidore the Farmer Saint of the Month The life of a generous, hardworking farm laborer who loved God and the land he tended is celebrated around the world as spring planting begins. Read More