St. Vigilius of Trent
Feast Day: June 26
Vigilius of Trent was born in about 353 to patr...
Your Faith
Dear Fr. Joe: is it OK to believe in space aliens?
A. OK – good stuff!
The L’Osservatore Romano is the somewhat offic...
This “Flower” Died Rather Than Execute Christians
Feast Day: May 4
St. Florian of Lorch was born in the third centur...
A Different Way to Track Time – the Liturgical Year
We live by our schedules. We check the clock, consult our electroni...
I don’t like my pastor. What do I do?
A: I’m sorry this is happening. It’s a tough thing for sure. I reme...
‘Another Rock'
Feast Day: April 28
Peter Louis Mary Chanel was born on July 12, 1...
Same Mass – New Words What is Liturgy? Part 1 of a 14-Part Series
In the next year or so, a new edition of the Roman Missal will be i...
Do You Have the Faith of Mary Magdalen? Or Doubting Thomas?
To begin this month’s spiritual journey, read the Gospel of John, c...
How Can You Know What the Bible Really Means?
Father Robert Schoenstene, S.S.L., is Assistant Professor, Departme...
4 Steps to a Humble Heart
"Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their ...
If God forgives, why confess to a priest?
A: This is a really relevant issue for us right now in Lent.
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A ‘Pearl’ of Great Value – St. Margaret Clitherow
Feast Day: March 26
Margaret Middleton was born in 1556. She was o...
Dear Fr. Joe: Is the world ending in 2012?
A: I’ve been getting a bunch of these…let’s get right to it.
First...
A Teacher of Women
Feast Day: January 27
Angela Merici was born in Desenzano on March...
Q: What Does the Church Mean When It Says That the Sacred Scriptures Are Inspired?
Father Robert Schoenstene, S.S.L., is Assistant Professor, Departme...
Where There is Love, Nothing Else Matters
"Great crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and addressed...
Dear Fr. Joe: What’s proper etiquette at Mass?
Greetings! In this special edition of my column, I’m going to try t...
How Would You Explain Theology to a Teenager?
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the archbishop of Philadelphia. He serves...
4 exercises for the 4 Sundays of Advent
There are plenty of obligations during the holidays, but Advent sho...
From Bread to Roses
Feast Day: November 17
Elizabeth was born in 1207, and was the dau...
What Can We Learn From the Universal Church?
Q: The American church is sometimes said to see its own issues as u...
New Year in November? Making Christ the King of Your Life
On Nov. 22, we bring the church year to a close with the celebratio...
Dear Fr. Joe: How can I convince my kids that going to Mass is not about being entertained?
A: You know, I get this question a lot and have spent a good deal ...
Dear Fr. Joe: What is a practicing Catholic?
A: It’s wild, but as much as we throw around the phrase “practicing...
Why Do We Have Deacons?
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the archbishop of Philadelphia. He serves...