This Lent, Seek Jesus and Serve His People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Mar 1, 2023 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 Mar 1, 2023 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 Mar 1, 2023 It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? Read More
Got Time to Pray? Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2023 Think you don’t have time to pray? Think again! Read More
St. Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello Saint of the Month Mar 1, 2023 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 Mar 1, 2023 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 Jan 1, 2023 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 Jan 1, 2023 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 Jan 1, 2023 I am composing these words on October 11, 2022, which is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Read More
Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2023 Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy. Read More
St. Anthony the Abbot Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2023 Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one. Read More
A Heresy Quiz Theology 101 Jan 1, 2023 See how sharp your “heresy hunting” skills are by examining each of the following statements about Jesus Christ. 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, Acedia 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 Christ’s 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
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: I Feel Like a Mom Who is Constantly Failing In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2022 I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. Read More