Advocate of Peace, Advisors to Popes: Catherine of Siena Saint of the Month April 2016 Feast Day: April 29 On the feast of the Annunciation, 1347, Jacopo... Read More
What are our obligations to Planet Earth? In the Know With Father Joe April 2016 We begin by looking at animals and how our faith teaches us to trea... Read More
The Good Samaritan: A Lesson in Mercy Theology 101 April 2016 The Parable in Brief In order to understand the full context of th... Read More
Pope Francis Visits Mexico April 2016 Pope Francis visited Mexico from Feb. 12–17, during which he brough... Read More
Easter Grace Continues Spiritual Fitness April 2016 After the Easter eggs are found and the chocolate is gone, we need ... Read More
Mercy is Love Transformed Theology 101 March 2016 As we continue our year-long reflection on the nature of mercy in h... Read More
Vatican Issues Decree on Foot-Washing Ritual March 2016 A decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include "all members of the people of God." Read More
The Power of Praying for Others Spiritual Fitness March 2016 In the last column, I spoke about the need for, and the power of, i... Read More
Why should I go to Holy Week services? Lent January 2023 I hope that, as I share with you each step of Holy Week, you see that these services are nothing short of an invitation into the heart of our Christian faith. Read More
St. Katharine Drexel, an American Missionary Saint of the Month March 2016 Feast Day: March 3 St. Katharine Drexel was born to a rich and cha... Read More
¿Qué es la misericordia? Theology 101 January February 2016 Aunque el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia concluyó en noviembre de 2... Read More
The Power of Prayer Spiritual Fitness January February 2016 I wonder how many of us seriously believe in the power of prayer? D... Read More
What is Mercy? Theology 101 January February 2016 Let us begin our year-long reflection on the nature of mercy in hon... Read More
The Humble Doorkeeper: St. Andre Bessette Saint of the Month January February 2016 Feast Day: January 7th St. André was born Alfred Bessette in Quebe... Read More
Should We Send Our Kids to Catholic School? In the Know With Father Joe January February 2016 Over the years, I’ve really come to see that Catholic schools are a great gift God offers us; a gift that we often overlook. Read More
Pope to Priests: "Be Pastors, Not Officials" January February 2016 Pope Francis said that priests cannot forget their roots, they aren’t “mushrooms” that magically sprout at ordination. Read More
Preparing our hearts to receive Jesus: Praying during Advent Advent December 2022 1st Sunday of Advent In this first week of Advent, let us focus on... Read More
Break With Sin and Follow Christ: St. Fabiola Saint of the Month December 2015 St. Fabiola (d. 399/400) was a Roman physician who divorced her fir... Read More
Humane Vitae and the Sanctity of Life Theology 101 December 2015 Since one of the themes discussed during the Ordinary Synod of Bish... Read More
Are Catholic superstitions OK? In the Know With Father Joe December 2015 Dear Father Joe: Is it OK to pray for Notre Dame to win their footb... Read More
The Lasting Legacy of Pope Francis in Philadelphia December 2015 The goal of the Mercy and Justice Initiative was to generate action and awareness about homelessness in the area. Read More
Are there sins my pastor can't forgive? In the Know With Father Joe November 2015 Dear Father Joe: I read that, as part of the Year of Mercy, Pope Fr... Read More
The Domestic Church Theology 101 November 2015 Since one of the themes discussed during the Ordinary Synod of Bish... Read More
Canonization of St. Junipero Serra Saint of the Month November 2015 On Sept. 23, 2015, Pope Francis canonized Junípero Serra at the Bas... Read More
Pope Presents Gift to Library of Congress October 2015 Pope Francis presents the Apostles Edition of the St. John’s Bible to the Library of Congress. Read More