Why did Jesus have to die? In the Know With Father Joe Apr 1, 2000 Dear Stupid, I hate your column. Your trite stories mixed ... Read More
007 vs. St. George Saint of the Month Apr 1, 2000 Action heroes like James Bond don’t have a thing on St. George (+30... Read More
Time Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2000 Five Minutes “2fer” Prayer -Praise God for 2 Things -Tha... Read More
Why do I have to go to Mass when I can pray alone? In the Know With Father Joe Mar 1, 2000 When we were baptized, we entered into a covenant with God. Our par... Read More
What Do You Mean St. Patrick Wasn’t Irish? Saint of the Month Mar 1, 2000 We do know for fact that St. Patrick wasn’t Irish. He was born arou... Read More
St. Valentine Saint of the Month Feb 1, 2000 Valentine’s Day – not just a greeting card holiday Read More
On Assignment – Your Marriage Spiritual Fitness Feb 1, 2000 It seemed simple enough. A couple of days spent on a married coupl... Read More
The great question: So what? In the Know With Father Joe Feb 1, 2000 I heard a great story recently about a man making pancakes for his ... Read More
Your Body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2000 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit withi... Read More
I'm honored and will do my best In the Know With Father Joe Jan 1, 2000 Well, brothers and sisters, my name is Fr. Joseph J. Krupp and I’m ... Read More
Celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week Your Faith November 2023 National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated Nov. 5–11, is a time to celebrate and embrace all the different vocations in the Catholic Church. Read More
Covert Operation December 2023 We celebrate more than just the birth of our Savior; we honor the lifegiving logic of our Lord. Read More
The scandal of the cross Liturgical Living September 2024 How the cross of Jesus became a symbol of victory and hope Read More
A Visit from St. Nicholas Last Word December 2023 How a fourth-century Catholic saint became the precursor of our modern-day Santa Claus. Read More
Nomophobia: Why device addiction is costing more than spondulicks Last Word September 2024 The sad state of affairs, fearing of being without a mobile device, seems to have reached epidemic proportions among us. Read More
Enjoy the Armchair Catholic podcast! Do you consider yourself an ordinary Catholic just trying to live the faith? Read More
The Month of the Holy Souls Your Faith November 2023 The Month of the Holy Souls reminds us that, ultimately, our hope rests in God's loving and merciful embrace. Read More
Bringing Catholicism Back into the Christmas Season December 2023 There are so many rich Catholic traditions that make the reason for the season more evident and help our faith come alive. 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
The Profound Importance of Gratitude Last Word November 2023 For Catholics in mid-Michigan, gratitude is not just a virtue; it is a way of life that binds us together and enriches our spiritual journey. Read More
Blundering through the Gospel? Speaking of Faith September 2024 Even inept evangelization can still work. Read More
Advent and the Power of Forgiveness Your Faith December 2023 Jesus told us, if we are to be like God, we need to forgive others. Read More
The elephant in the room Catholic Social Teaching September 2024 Catholic Social Teaching can and should be the Church’s contribution to our discussions on immigration. Read More