PART I : The Sacrifice of the Eucharist and the Paschal Mystery The Real Presence These also are the words of consecration, and there is a reason they are repeated at every Mass. Read More
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary The celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven is Aug. 15. Read More
Working Toward Holiness and Healing Others in Discerning Religious Life Vocations Spotlight My name is Anastasia Pierce. I was born in Russia and came to Aiken at age three when I was adopted. 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
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
Welcome Bishop Bishops have always been the visible connection of the Church in the present with the apostles and with Christ himself. 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
The Heraldic Achievement of Bishop Jacques Eric Fabre-Jeune, CS The coat of arms of the Diocese of Charleston is based on that of Pope Pius VII. 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
The Wonders of the Immaculate Conception With our new bishop’s devotion to Mary, we marvel at our Blessed Mother. 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
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
Persistence and Perseverance Spiritual Fitness As we leave church, my 18-year-old complains that the homily did not speak to him as a teenager. Read More
Barabbas Theology 101 Now on the occasion of the feast [Pilate] used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested. 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
The Month of Mary Living the Gospel Journey May has traditionally been considered the month of Mary. We also celebrate Mother’s Day. Read More
Approach Holy Week With Prayer and Intention I love Holy Week. I always look forward to these days steeped in tradition. Read More
We Have a New Bishop! Pope Francis has appointed Father Jacques E. Fabre, CS, as the 14th Bishop of Charleston. Read More
Catechism Part III GROW as a disciple of Jesus We have access to a mind-blowing power – the force that spoke creation into existence. Read More