Mercy and forgiveness with Father Joe In the Know With Father Joe Q: Is it a sin to have an evil thought, such as, “I hope karma gets that person and they suffer”? Read More
The Cheerful Givers Saint of the Month Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, are known for charity and justice. Read More
How Pope Benedict Changed My Life Special Report The work and witness of Pope Benedict XVI has had a powerful impact for the good upon Father Whitlock’s life. Read More
Remembering the “Grandfather of All Grandfathers” Special Report The opportunity to be present at the service of an extraordinary Catholic leader was a gift to cherish. Read More
“People Are So Generous—I Am Always Amazed.” FAITH Interview Retired parish priest Fr. John Klein looks back at all the things the DSA is able to accomplish. Read More
“Dei Verbum” and the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II Word on Fire I am composing these words on October 11, 2022, which is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Read More
Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration Spiritual Fitness Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy. Read More
St. Anthony the Abbot Saint of the Month Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one. Read More
A Heresy Quiz Theology 101 See how sharp your “heresy hunting” skills are by examining each of the following statements about Jesus Christ. Read More
Share Your Stories of Encountering Jesus With Young People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Raise your hand if someone in your family has fallen away from the faith in recent years. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Shelter the Homeless Corporal Works of Mercy How can the average family take steps to harbor the homeless and provide a place for the vulnerable? Read More
Advent, Acedia and Asceticism Theology 101 Advent is a season that invites us to prayerfully prepare and wait for Christmas Day. Read More
Let the Scriptures of Advent Light Your Way Spiritual Fitness During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ. Read More
St. Olympias Saint of the Month St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor. Read More
Blessed Carlo Acutis Provides Inspiration for the Eucharistic Revival Eucharistic Revival Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the first year of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Sick Corporal Works of Mercy I hope these ideas can be a gentle nudge to step out as the domestic Church and seek those in need. Read More
How Did Advent Come to Be on the Church Calendar? Advent The word “Advent” derives from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.” Read More
Respond to the Gift of Christ’s Birth Grow as a Disciple of Jesus The time spent planning, shopping, wrapping, and assembling is all worth it when they see the gifts. Read More
We are All Called to be Saints Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Sainthood seems unattainable until you realize: all the saints were just like us, but with an unshakable faith they relentlessly pursued. Read More
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Saint of the Month St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity. Read More
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Spiritual Fitness A simple yet powerful prayer. Read More
Dear Father Joe: I Feel Like a Mom Who is Constantly Failing In the Know With Father Joe I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. Read More