Share Your Stories of Encountering Jesus With Young People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jan 1, 2023 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 Jan 1, 2023 How can the average family take steps to harbor the homeless and provide a place for the vulnerable? Read More
“Dei Verbum” and the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II Word on Fire Jan 1, 2023 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 Jan 1, 2023 Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy. Read More
St. Anthony the Abbot Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2023 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 Jan 1, 2023 See how sharp your “heresy hunting” skills are by examining each of the following statements about Jesus Christ. Read More
Respond to the Gift of Christ’s Birth Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 1, 2022 The time spent planning, shopping, wrapping, and assembling is all worth it when they see the gifts. Read More
Advent, Acedia and Asceticism Theology 101 Dec 1, 2022 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 Dec 1, 2022 During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ. Read More
St. Olympias Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2022 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 Dec 1, 2022 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 Dec 1, 2022 I hope these ideas can be a gentle nudge to step out as the domestic Church and seek those in need. Read More
We are All Called to be Saints Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Nov 18, 2022 Sainthood seems unattainable until you realize: all the saints were just like us, but with an unshakable faith they relentlessly pursued. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Bury the Dead Corporal Works of Mercy Nov 1, 2022 As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died. Read More
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2022 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 Nov 1, 2022 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 Nov 1, 2022 I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. Read More
Why Matter Matters in the Eucharistic Liturgy Theology 101 Nov 1, 2022 Some might wonder: why are bread and wine necessary for the Eucharist? Read More
Giving Our Best Selves to God Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2022 To live fully in Christ, we should consider how we can give our best selves to God. Read More
Practical Strategies of Evangelization Word on Fire Oct 1, 2022 Over the years, I have been laying out what I take to be the basics of evangelization. Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to the 54-Day Rosary Novena Beginner's Guide Oct 1, 2022 A traditional Catholic practice of praying the rosary for a specific petition, nine days in a row Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Feed the Hungry Corporal Works of Mercy Oct 1, 2022 Sharing food is more than just meeting someone’s immediate, material needs. Read More
St. Gerard Majella Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2022 In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served.. Read More
Dear Father Joe: I Need Help Explaining to My Family and Friends Why I Oppose the Upcoming Ballot Initiative. In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2022 Jesus is not requiring you to get into shouting matches with people who only want to shout. Read More