“For whoever does the will of my father in heaven is my brother, my sister and mother."

People sometimes choose the most unlikely words and phrases as exclamations of surprise.

A simple yet powerful prayer.

I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling.

It was not in our plans for 2022, but we bought a house and moved in the spring.

Some might wonder: why are bread and wine necessary for the Eucharist?

As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died.

There are bright spots in our society that we turn to for inspiration.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.

To live fully in Christ, we should consider how we can give our best selves to God.

Over the years, I have been laying out what I take to be the basics of evangelization.

Sharing food is more than just meeting someone’s immediate, material needs.

In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served..

We are called to trust and believe what God has revealed about himself through sacred Scripture.

The reality is that we know very little about author of the Gospel of Mark.

I’d like to ponder the “Word of God,” the Father, I presume.

Jesus’ powerful words in the Gospel of Matthew form the basis for the traditional list of the works of mercy.

By making his self-offering in the context of a meal, Jesus brings his sacrifice home to us.

The pope, the Orthodox patriarch and Protestant leaders have convoked the Season of Creation.

Fr. Joe answers questions on Catholic practice vs. Protestant practice.

To love another person is to see the face of God.

Forgiveness is not optional in the life of a disciple.

The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.

These also are the words of consecration, and there is a reason they are repeated at every Mass.

The celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven is Aug. 15.