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
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
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
St. Benedict the Moor Saint of the Month St. Benedict the Moor was the renowned lay leader of the Franciscan Brothers in Palermo, Sicily, in the 16th century. Read More
A Crucifixion Pilgrimage 27 miles south of Albuquerque on State Highway 47 lies the little New Mexican town of Tomé. Read More
Preparation and Planning Spiritual Fitness Whether we realize it or not, we pray from our experiences. Read More
The Sabbath Theology 101 The Sabbath was entrusted to Israel to keep “as a sign of the irrevocable covenant.” Read More
In St. Francis’ Footsteps St. Francis of Assisi is often associated with the love of nature. He was even named patron saint of ecologists in 1979. 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
Presence Spiritual Fitness Have you ever had a conversation with someone and saw their eyes darting all around? Read More
The Number 40 Theology 101 In the Bible, any time period that consists of the number 40 is significant. Read More
Dear Father Joe, Does God Keep Forgiving the Same Sin? In the know with Father Joe This is, in fact, a struggle that everyone who regularly goes to confession knows, and I pray that you see that in and of itself as the beginning of a blessing. Read More
To Forgive Living the Gospel Journey Forgiveness is one of the biggest things that is missing in the world today. Read More
Catechism Part II GROW as a disciple of Jesus Ultimately, the sacraments allow the faithful to enter the full life of Christ. Read More
Saint Patrick Saint of the Month Saint Patrick, the beloved patron of Ireland, is renowned as the bishop who brought Christianity to Ireland. Read More
A Eucharistic Revival The Real Presence The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have been discussing an exciting pastoral initiative. Read More
Love, Joy and Commitment Religious Life Every time I meet a Catholic religious sister what strikes me is the joy they exude. Read More
The Holy Family Is the Model for Every Home Your Life Traditionally, February is the month that is dedicated to the Holy Family. Read More
The Sacrament of Marriage and the Gospel Living the Gospel Journey The sacrament of marriage brings with it a calling and a vocation to share the Gospel in a special way. Read More
For the Living & the Dead A cemetery so overgrown it could be used for a horror film, and the person hired to beautify that chaos Read More