In the know with Father Joe
Do I need to confess the same sins over and over?
Every time I go to confession, I seem to say the same things.
Father Joe’s Mailbag
Why do we pray for the sick?
How Should I be Grateful?
Dear Father Joe: I know we’re supposed to thank God, but some days I don’t feel a lot of gratitude. How do I feel thankful when I’m not?
Will our pets be with us in Heaven?
Dear Father Joe: My dog died and my priest told me that pets don’t go to heaven....
Is Christ really and truly present in the Eucharist?
Dear Father Joe: I’ve read a lot of talk online that, according to a recent stud...
How do we teach our children about purity?
Dear Father Joe: My wife and I have children approaching “that age,” and we wond...
What is love?
The bible uses different words for love to teach us all the ways that God loves us.
Why are there so many different Bibles?
OK, let’s get right to this one!
First of all, we need to remember that the B...
Dear Father Joe: Why do Catholics oppose abortion?
Each time our culture attempts to normalize an evil, we, as Catholics, need to take the time to see why something is good or bad, right or wrong, moral or immoral.
Why can't non-Catholics receive Communion
They are, for the most part, not at all trying to be disrespectful, but they just see a piece of bread.
In the wake of the sex abuse crisis, how can I explain why I’m still Catholic?
Father Joe reflects: I am not Catholic because of bishops or priests. I am Catholic because it is true.
How can I follow Christ in these dark times?
An action, a commitment and a discipline to help you shine in the darkness
In The Face Of The Abuse Scandals, What Can You Say To Restore My Faith?
DEAR FATHER JOE: I am sickened by the news reports I’ve been reading about the c...
Why do I need a relationship with Jesus to be happy?
How faith and happiness are first about embracing and maintaining a relationship with God
I really don't understand the Trinity
The Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as a single majesty and power is a difficult, yet awe inspiring, mystery.
How do I love someone I can’t stand?
Father Joe's step-by-step guide to figuring out how to love a co-worker you don't even like
How can I help...?
How we can help those in mourning and those in need
How can I help...?
Effective, prayerful ways to help struggling couples and priests who always seem harried.
Will we become angels when we go to heaven?
This is such an important issue for all of us – death affects all of us indirect...
How can I ‘do’ Lent better?
Dear Fr. Joe: Every year, Lent happens and I start off really hoping to mak...
How do I talk to my kids about sin when they disagree with a lot of the Church’s teaching?
Dear Father Joe: My kids don’t always agree with the Church on some moral i...
I feel so distracted at Mass
Dear Father Joe: Sometimes, there are so many distractions at Mass that I can’t ...
When we see design, we assume a designer
Q: Some of my Protestant friends insist the Genesis account is to be taken liter...
Why is it still Easter?
The Easter season gives us time to ponder and celebrate following Jesus to heaven
Should we baptize our grandchildren in the kitchen sink?
Dear Fr. Joe: My wife wants to baptize our grandkids in the kitchen sink. I thin...