The importance of being called by name
During the first week of July, I began my ministry as pastor of the Catholic Com...
A life poured out for Christ: St. Teresa of Calcutta
Her life
Born in Skopje, Albania, (now Macedonia) on Aug. 26, 1910, Anjezë (A...
Thousands gather for an 'Encounter with Christ': Faithfest 2016
Once the number of attendees coming through the gates exceeded 6,000 … they lost...
Strengthening our Parishes
One of the most important aspects of Witness to Hope is strengthening the parish...
Michaelmas blackberry crisp
In Ireland and the UK, since the Middle Ages, tradition and folklore have surrou...
Lessons in Mercy: The unforgiving servant
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Mt 18:21-35) challenges each of us to re...
Do I really have to talk about Jesus?
Dear Father Joe: To be a good Christian witness, is it enough to be a good perso...
Discussion Guide for September
Parenting Journey
What actions can you take to demonstrate to your children t...
Do you have a loved one who has left the Church?
Do you have a loved one who has left the Church? A spouse, a child, a sibling, a...
The Church is our home for forgiveness
Allow me to take this opportunity to tell you how important you are in the plan ...
Father Roy Horning: 'Take ownership of our church'
For nearly 2,000 years, members of the Catholic faith have continued the mission...
He says: "I don't want to feel guilty about not going to mass"
I go to Mass on Christmas and Easter with Marybeth. But, I really don’t feel the...
St. Padre Pio: Leading others to God’s healing mercy
Feast day: September 23
Devoted to Christ from his childhood in Italy, where ...
How can I invite my kids back to mass?
One challenging aspect of parenting is realizing that children grow up and forge...
Why bother with one lost sheep?
Jesus’ story about the lost sheep has always amazed me. Why wouldn’t the shepher...
Marsha is 'called by name' to come back to the Church
And [Jesus] said, “There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them sai...
Father Tim McDonald: 'Partners in a greater mission'
Queen of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Jackson has never had a social hall to a...
World Youth Day
Pope Francis maintained a busy schedule during his five-day visit to Poland for ...
Walk through the Holy Door of God's grace
As part of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis designated a Holy Door at St...
Who decides to update the menu at the family restaurant?
Our family owns a restaurant and my siblings and I would like to update the menu...
I want to help care for mom, but not every weekend
Before I begin, I would like to ask you to turn your eyes to your mother. While ...