The Conversion of St. Paul
St. Jerome said it best: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
Your Faith
Should Suffering Shake Our Faith?
Premier Christian Radio sponsored a survey to investigate how COVID-19 has affected religious beliefs.
Approaching the Holidays
Advent is upon us. It is a time of waiting, anticipating, remembering and hoping.
A Christmas Lesson
The sacred Scriptures teach us a great deal about the way God operates in the world.
Dear Father Joe: How Do I Become Who God Has Called Me to Be?
What do I do or how do I live so I know I am doing what God wants?
5 Things to Know About Father Joe
A deeper picture of the man who offers guidance in our faith.
Don’t Wait to Be ‘Holy’ to Start Praying
Why is it so hard to pray every day?
St. Finnian
Considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism, St. Finnian founded Clonard Abbey in Ireland.
Blessing of an Advent Wreath
When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family.
Invite God to Be With You on Your Caregiving Journey
Dodge a negative experience with prayer and support.
What Young People Could Most Profit From Hearing About Marriage
The consequential adventure of marriage and family life offers a fulfilling pathway toward human flourishing.
“Dear Father Joe – My husband died this year, and I am so angry with God. How do I move past that/forgive God for taking the love of my life away?”
Your pain right now is a testament to your love. You loved your husband and were loved by him.
Who Was Stephen, the First Martyr?
A peek at some of the prominent figures and events in the New Testament.
Why Do We Pray for the Dead?
I wasn’t prepared for the sudden finality of death.
St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia has inspired Christians and artists for centuries.
Caring for Another?
Many challenges come with a caregiving role, but it can also be filled with endless rewards.
Who Were the Centurions Mentioned in the Gospels?
They can be traced back to the beginning of the Roman army.
Dear Father Joe: My Mother Has Been Diagnosed With Dementia
There are days I just can’t take it anymore and I struggle with guilt about how I feel.
Break Open the Word of God
Pause and reflect on the famous quote from St. Jerome: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
St. Daniel Comboni
Inspired by the stories of missionaries, St. Daniel Comboni consecrated his life to Africa at 18.
Make Sunday the Foundation of Your Week
Let’s be honest, work is real and a healthy work/life balance is often elusive. So start small and reclaim Sunday.
St. Matthew Apostle and Evangelist
According to the Gospels of Mark, Luke and Matthew, Jesus saw a tax collector sitting at his customs post and said, “Follow me.”
Bearing Loss Together – With Christ and in Community
Moving through the grief process after the death of a loved one has a large social component.
Dear Father Joe: I Hear People Say We Need to Be More Reverent at Mass
In this follow-up question about the Mass, Fr. Joe looks at how we can increase our reverence, and reminds us that we "simply have to remember that the desire to be reverent at Mass is holy."
Dear Father Joe, I have friends who don’t seem to be interested in returning to church since the quarantine ended. How do I convince them to come back?
Your question reflects a heart of love, and I am so grateful for it.