The Saints Are the Family of Jesus “For whoever does the will of my father in heaven is my brother, my sister and mother." Read More
The Cabrini Legacy People sometimes choose the most unlikely words and phrases as exclamations of surprise. Read More
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Spiritual Fitness 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 I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. Read More
Packing, Unpacking and Making Space Team Catholic It was not in our plans for 2022, but we bought a house and moved in the spring. Read More
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
Part 4: The Eucharist The Real Presence There are bright spots in our society that we turn to for inspiration. Read More
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Saint of the Month St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity. 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
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
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
Part II: Christ’s Self-Gift and the Sacrificial Meal The Real Presence By making his self-offering in the context of a meal, Jesus brings his sacrifice home to us. Read More
For the Life of the World — and the Church The pope, the Orthodox patriarch and Protestant leaders have convoked the Season of Creation. 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
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