Persistence and Perseverance Spiritual Fitness May 1, 2022 As we leave church, my 18-year-old complains that the homily did not speak to him as a teenager. Read More
Barabbas Theology 101 May 1, 2022 Now on the occasion of the feast [Pilate] used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested. Read More
Closeness From the Presbyterate May 1, 2022 Four essential traits of the priest: closeness to God, to the bishop, to other priests, and to people Read More
Dear Father Joe, Sometimes Our Faith Seems So Complicated In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2022 We are called each day to think of and act on the word Love. Read More
Preparation and Planning Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2022 Whether we realize it or not, we pray from our experiences. Read More
The Sabbath Theology 101 Apr 1, 2022 The Sabbath was entrusted to Israel to keep “as a sign of the irrevocable covenant.” Read More
Approach Holy Week With Prayer and Intention Apr 1, 2022 I love Holy Week. I always look forward to these days steeped in tradition. Read More
Catechism Part III Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Apr 1, 2022 We have access to a mind-blowing power – the force that spoke creation into existence. Read More
St. Benedict the Moor Saint of the Month Apr 1, 2022 St. Benedict the Moor was the renowned lay leader of the Franciscan Brothers in Palermo, Sicily, in the 16th century. Read More
Lent: A Time of ‘Spiritual Quarantine’ Mar 11, 2022 Welcome to all our catechumens and candidates, who will be entering the Church at the Easter Vigil. Read More
A Personal Perspective Mar 11, 2022 Every year at the Easter Vigil, thousands are welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church. Read More
Catechism Part II Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Mar 1, 2022 Ultimately, the sacraments allow the faithful to enter the full life of Christ. Read More
Saint Patrick Saint of the Month Mar 1, 2022 Saint Patrick, the beloved patron of Ireland, is renowned as the bishop who brought Christianity to Ireland. Read More
Why Should I Go to Holy Week Services? In the Know With Father Joe Mar 1, 2022 These services are nothing short of an invitation into the heart of our Christian faith. Read More
The ‘Winding Road’ to Home Vocations Spotlight Mar 1, 2022 The journey of how I ended up as a Benedictine monk and priest at St. Bernard Abbey was a winding road. Read More
Presence Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2022 Have you ever had a conversation with someone and saw their eyes darting all around? Read More
The Number 40 Lent Mar 1, 2022 In the Bible, any time period that consists of the number 40 is significant. Read More
What Does a Good Student Do? Mar 1, 2022 When I was growing up, I was always told that “a good student asks questions.” Read More
Dear Father Joe, Does God Keep Forgiving the Same Sin? In the Know With Father Joe Mar 1, 2022 This is, in fact, a struggle that everyone who regularly goes to confession knows, and I pray that you see that in and of itself as the beginning of a blessing. Read More
‘I Came to Cast Fire on the World …’ Theology 101 Mar 1, 2022 One of the most beautiful rituals that the Church offers is the Rite for the Consecration of a Church. Read More
Making Disciples of All Nations From the Presbyterate Mar 1, 2022 The command — make disciples of all nations. The promise — behold, I am with you always. Read More
How Could You Ever Leave the Same? Feature Feb 11, 2022 I recently attended SEEK in Knoxville, Tennessee; a conference held by FOCUS. Read More
Why Grow and Go? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jan 1, 2022 “If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse!” Read More
Accompanying Students and Families on the Journey to Heaven Vocations Spotlight Jan 1, 2022 I was overwhelmed by the sense that I had come home. Read More
Should Suffering Shake Our Faith? Bishop Barron Jan 1, 2022 Premier Christian Radio sponsored a survey to investigate how COVID-19 has affected religious beliefs. Read More