Dear Fr. Joe: Can Catholics be orthodox? In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2008 A. Great question – it’s funny how often we are not careful with ou... Read More
Giving Light to the Blind – St. Lucy Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2008 Feast day: December 13 Patron saint of sight and the blind Meanin... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Can I be a politician and a Catholic? In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2008 A. I think it’s wonderful that you are thinking of going into polit... Read More
Andrew the Apostle Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2008 Feast Day: November 30 Patron of Scotland, Russia, fishermen and u... Read More
Blessed Pauline von Mallinckrodt Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2008 Father Denis Spitzley of St. Mary Parish, Charlotte, and Bishop Ear... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Did the priest scandals prove that a celibate priesthood is unrealistic? In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2008 I say this with all the sincerity I have: The time of the priest sc... Read More
The Pirate-Fighting Saint Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2008 Feast day: Oct. 11 Patron saint of Corsica Canonized Dec. 11, 190... Read More
Free Will? Or is Life Predetermined? Theology 101 Oct 1, 2008 If God has a plan, what does it matter what I do? Are we reall... Read More
Oh, No! I Gotta Go! Spiritual Fitness Sep 1, 2008 Transitions are difficult. A few years ago, I moved from St Mary’s ... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: My parish is changing now what? In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2008 This month’s column isn’t so much about one specific question as it... Read More
How do we deal with a divorce in the family? In the Know With Father Joe Jul 1, 2008 God bless your heart for asking this question; it shows you respect and honor the family and the sacrament of marriage. Read More
St. Bridget Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2008 Feast Day: July 23 Patron saint of Sweden, co-patroness of Europe ... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Catholic school or going back to work? What do I do? In the Know With Father Joe Jul 1, 2008 Great question! What you have here are two conflicting goods: Catho... Read More
Freedom in Forgiveness Theology 101 Jun 1, 2008 "I am forgiven! I am forgiven! I am forgiven!" The young man had ju... Read More
Why Did Jesus Heal Some and Not Others? By His Touch We Are Healed. Theology 101 Jun 1, 2008 FAITH is exploring Christology – the study of Jesus Christ. We aske... Read More
Freedom in Forgiveness Spiritual Fitness Jun 1, 2008 "I am forgiven! I am forgiven! I am forgiven!" The young man had ju... Read More
If I don't like my priest, can I switch parishes? In the Know With Father Joe Jun 1, 2008 First of all, I think it's important to keep in mind that you are n... Read More
What We Do is What We Believe Theology 101 Jun 1, 2008 What is the difference between liturgy and devotions? why do we nee... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Is it a sin to join the military if the war is unjust? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2008 This is a tough one and a bit nuanced. Let’s see what we can do wit... Read More
Is It God's Fault? How Does God Influence? Theology 101 May 1, 2008 How does God influence events in human history? If we credi... Read More
Do Drinking and Woodworking Mix? Saint of the Month May 1, 2008 Feast day: May 14 Patron saint of alcoholism and carpenters Meani... Read More
What Does It Mean for God to Create? Theology 101 Mar 1, 2008 How do we know God created the world? Fr. Stevens: Th... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Do people go right to heaven or wait until the end of time? In the Know With Father Joe Mar 1, 2008 Well, assuming they “make the cut”…. In a nutshell, we believe tha... Read More
How to Pray Like a Monk Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2008 We were going to the Abbey of Gethsemani to spend a week of prayer with the Trappist monks. Read More
From Riches to Rags Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2008 Feast day: Feb. 26 Patron saint of sick people Meaning of name: G... Read More