Why doesn’t everyone have faith in God? Ask Father Mike Nov 1, 2023 Why do some people have faith and others don’t? What if I personally don’t feel like I have faith? Read More
Our rights and responsibilities Theology 101 Nov 1, 2023 The third of our seven themes of Catholic social teaching regards our rights and responsibilities. Read More
When we feel like hypocrites and phonies Ask Father Mike Oct 1, 2023 I say that I believe in God, but then I don’t always live the way I should live as a disciple of Jesus. Read More
Don’t sell angels short! Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Oct 1, 2023 Clearly, our culture is fascinated with the spiritual realm and the beings that inhabit it. Read More
Celebrating the Month of the Holy Rosary Digital Exclusive Oct 1, 2023 October celebrates the holy rosary. Read More
The strength of the four matriarchs Theology 101 Oct 1, 2023 The children of these four women would lead to the formation of the 12 tribes of Israel. Read More
Find the power of Pentecost like St. Peter Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Sep 1, 2023 There’s something about Peter’s journey of faith and transformation that deeply resonates with me. Read More
Really and truly present From the Presbyterate Sep 1, 2023 Jesus is present in the Eucharist in a non-physical, non-materialistic manner such that He is truly present but not physically. Read More
The call to family, community, and participation Theology 101 Sep 1, 2023 A series on the social doctrine of the Church Read More
St. Raphael the Archangel Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2023 Sept. 29 is the feast of the archangel Raphael. His name means “God has healed.” Read More
The ‘Bare minimum’ is not always best Misconceptions Sep 1, 2023 In actuality, the Church encourages the faithful to frequent the sacraments of Holy Communion and confession throughout the year. Read More
Ask God to show you the “logs” in your life Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jul 1, 2023 Ask the Lord to show you the logs in your life and, if you’re tempted to focus on someone else’s speck, just give them to Jesus instead. Read More
Novena to St. John Marie Baptiste Vianney Feature Jul 1, 2023 In preparation for the feast of the secondary patron of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama Read More
‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ Theology 101 Jul 1, 2023 Our Catholic faith has a tremendous body of teaching, rooted in the Scriptures and in the Apostolic witness. Read More
St. Helena of Constantinople Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2023 The mother of Constantine the Great had humble beginnings, but rose to great importance in Christian history. Read More
‘The joy of community’ From the Presbyterate Jul 1, 2023 When I was in seminary, campus ministry was never something I thought I would be called to participate in. Read More
Staying on the path to holiness Spiritual Fitness Jun 1, 2023 Everyone handles their challenges in different ways. Read More
What causes heaven to celebrate? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jun 1, 2023 You can tell a lot about someone by examining what or who they celebrate. Read More
Vocation and Discernment From the Presbyterate May 1, 2023 Becoming, as author Matthew Kelly says, the “best version of our self” is to follow God’s plan. Read More
St. John of Ávila Saint of the Month May 1, 2023 The saint behind saints, John of Ávila is the little-known influence behind Spanish mystics such as Teresa of Ávila. Read More
A religious vocation is one career option among many Misconceptions May 1, 2023 “God wants me to be a saint!” This is the universal vocation. Read More
Is the foundation of your life built on rock or sand? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus May 1, 2023 I was overwhelmed when our real estate agent informed us that our offer on the new home had been accepted! Read More
There was no funeral Mass for my dear friend In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2023 One of my dear friends died. She was a daily communicant and a faithful member of her Church. Read More
The Eucharist and Adult Faith Theology 101 Apr 1, 2023 The GDC indicates that adults “have a right and a duty to bring to maturity the seed of faith sown in them by God.” Read More