Did Jesus have any brothers or sisters? In the Know With Father Joe Jan 1, 2003 Well, readers, we have gotten a lot of questions about this topic. ... Read More
No One Believed the Poor Peasant Girl: St. Bernadette Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2003 Itβs easy to forget that God and Mary often choose the poor, the ig... Read More
The Creed Part 1: What Do We Believe? Theology 101 Jan 1, 2003 Have you ever been asked βwhat do Catholics believe?β and struggled... Read More
What is the Difference Between Liturgy and Devotions? Theology 101 Dec 1, 2002 Liturgy is the official, public prayer of the Church β the Body of ... Read More
Praying in the style of Mary β reflecting on Godβs Word: Lectio Divina Advent Dec 1, 2002 Approach Advent with this powerful Marian Lectio Divina exercise to reflect on God's word. Read More
Because of all our devotions, some say our faith is too complicated? In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2002 Praying to saints is an important part of our Catholic tradition. A... Read More
They Even Tried to Take Out Her Eyes: St. Lucy's Story Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2002 How did a fourth-century Sicilian martyr become the centerpiece of ... Read More
Sacraments Part 7: Anointing of the Sick Theology 101 Nov 2, 2002 No longer just a sacrament for the dying ... Read More
What My Grandmother Taught Me About Suffering Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2002 Suffering is a part of our lives. I had a grandmother who said she ... Read More
Why is the Church against euthanasia? In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2002 Thank you for your question. I know this is a hard issue to look at... Read More
St. Margaret Brought Scotland to a New Level Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2002 Scotland in the 11th century was a wild and untamed country. Scotti... Read More
How to Recommit to God and Each Other Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2002 For our Spiritual Fitness this issue, I would like to offer a numbe... Read More
Why does the Church require nine months preparation before marriage? In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2002 Great question! Letβs take a look at a couple of ideas that will he... Read More
Guardian Angels: Fad, Fiction or Faithful Helpers? Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2002 Have you noticed that angels are everywhere? The angel fad that beg... Read More
Sacraments Part 6: Matrimony Theology 101 Oct 1, 2002 Marriage: A sign of Christβs love In his letter to the Ephesians, ... Read More
Patron Saint of Girl Power: Joan of Arc Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2002 Long before Buffy slew a vampire or Xena battled bad guys, a teenag... Read More
2 Ways for Your Music to Tune You Into God Spiritual Fitness Sep 1, 2002 Music has always been a part of our praise and worship of God. Jes... Read More
My parents don't want me to hang out with some friends, what should I do? In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2002 I like this question and Iβm glad you asked. The first thing we hav... Read More
Sacraments Part 5: Holy Orders Theology 101 Jul 1, 2002 1 Sacrament β 3 Degrees By baptism, all the faithful are called to... Read More
5 Steps to Find Out Where God is Leading You in Life Spiritual Fitness Jul 1, 2002 A few months ago, I got lost while wandering in the woods. I was wi... Read More
Why does the Church require priests to be celibate? In the Know With Father Joe Jul 1, 2002 These are very important and deep questions with many layers and I ... Read More
Junipero Serra Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2002 He didnβt wear a Stetson hat, carry a six-shooter, or ride a black ... Read More
Sacraments Part 4: Confirmation Theology 101 May 1, 2002 What you need to know about this often misunderstood sacrament Con... Read More
3 Ways to βKnow Thyself.β One of the First Maxims of Spiritual Life. Spiritual Fitness May 1, 2002 As Christians, we believe that God has recreated β regenerated β us... Read More
When priests sin, are they judged more harshly by God? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2002 Yes and no. How is that for a safe answer? But it is true, so letβs... Read More