What's the point of small faith-sharing groups? In the Know With Father Joe Jun 1, 2016 All over the country, a movement is really taking shape in the form... Read More
St. Thomas More: A Man for All Seasons Saint of the Month Jun 1, 2016 Feast Day: June 22 St. Thomas More was an educated man – a la... Read More
Lessons in Mercy: The Lost Son Theology 101 Jun 1, 2016 The motto for the Year of Mercy is “Merciful like the Father.” ... Read More
Visiting Refugee Detention Center on Greek Island of Lesbos Jun 1, 2016 “Europe today faces one of its most serious humanitarian crises since the end of the Second World War.” Read More
Blessed Are the Merciful Theology 101 May 1, 2016 In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us the beatitudes. One of ... Read More
How can I be a better Catholic? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2016 Dear Fr. Joe: I came into the Church last year, and I really want t... Read More
St. Damien of Molokai “Leper Priest” in Hawaii Saint of the Month May 1, 2016 Feast Day: May 10 Born into a poor, Belgian farming family in 1840... Read More
Why You Should Read C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" Bishop Barron May 1, 2016 Lewis was that rare sort of genius, able to combine high theological insight with vivid imagination. Read More
Comfort the Sorrowful Spiritual Fitness May 1, 2016 I don’t know of any time or any season in the year when it is comfo... Read More
Pope Francis: "Pray for Me" May 1, 2016 The Holy Father created an account on the social media platform on March 19. Read More
Daniel Berrigan and Non-Violence Bishop Barron May 1, 2016 Last week Fr. Daniel Berrigan, S.J. passed away at the age of 94. T... Read More
What are our obligations to Planet Earth? In the Know With Father Joe Apr 1, 2016 We begin by looking at animals and how our faith teaches us to trea... Read More
The Good Samaritan: A Lesson in Mercy Theology 101 Apr 1, 2016 The Parable in Brief In order to understand the full conte... Read More
Pope Francis Visits Mexico Apr 1, 2016 Pope Francis visited Mexico from Feb. 12–17, during which he brough... Read More
Easter Grace Continues Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2016 After the Easter eggs are found and the chocolate is gone, we need ... Read More
Advocate of Peace, Advisors to Popes: Catherine of Siena Saint of the Month Apr 1, 2016 Feast Day: April 29 On the feast of the Annunciation, 1347, Jacopo... Read More
The Power of Praying for Others Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2016 In the last column, I spoke about the need for, and the power of, i... Read More
Why should I go to Holy Week services? Lent Mar 1, 2016 I hope that, as I share with you each step of Holy Week, you see that these services are nothing short of an invitation into the heart of our Christian faith. Read More
St. Katharine Drexel, an American Missionary Saint of the Month Mar 1, 2016 Feast Day: March 3 St. Katharine Drexel was born to a rich and cha... Read More
Mercy is Love Transformed Theology 101 Mar 1, 2016 As we continue our year-long reflection on the nature of mercy in h... Read More
Vatican Issues Decree on Foot-Washing Ritual Mar 1, 2016 A decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include "all members of the people of God." Read More
The Power of Prayer Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2016 I wonder how many of us seriously believe in the power of prayer? D... Read More
What is Mercy? Theology 101 Jan 1, 2016 Let us begin our year-long reflection on the nature of mercy in hon... Read More
¿Qué es la misericordia? Theology 101 Jan 1, 2016 Aunque el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia concluyó en noviembre de 2... Read More
The Humble Doorkeeper: St. Andre Bessette Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2016 Feast Day: January 7th St. André was born Alfred Bessette in Quebe... Read More