What do Catholics believe about the Rapture? Theology 101 May 1, 2023 For Catholics, Revelation 20 is symbolic and does not signify a golden age on earth. 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
Mercy and forgiveness with Father Joe In the Know With Father Joe Apr 1, 2023 Q: Is it a sin to have an evil thought, such as, “I hope karma gets that person and they suffer”? Read More
The gift of grace flows in a sacramental marriage Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Apr 1, 2023 As Cait and I exchanged our wedding vows, her father lay dying from pancreatic cancer back in her family home. Read More
How can families practice the works of mercy? - Give drink to the thirsty Corporal Works of Mercy Apr 1, 2023 Especially with young children, hands-on charitable work can be daunting, but not impossible. Read More
St. Marie of the Incarnation Saint of the Month Apr 1, 2023 St. Marie of the Incarnation always trusted in the providence of God, despite all obstacles. Read More
Spend some quality time with God Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2023 God wants to speak to us – all we need is to pause and listen. Read More
Young children and the Good Shepherd Faith and Family Apr 1, 2023 As a young mother, I often worried about how to teach my children the faith in addition to attending Mass. Read More
How could I have been so wrong in what God was calling me to do? Ask Father Mike Apr 1, 2023 There are a few things to keep in mind when discerning God’s will. 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
The beauty of the faith in one night Easter Apr 1, 2023 The Catholic faith is rich with tradition which culminates in a Mass known as the Easter Vigil. Read More
This Lent, Seek Jesus and Serve His People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Mar 1, 2023 Holiness represents the culmination of little daily decisions, actions, virtues and surrenders. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Imprisoned Corporal Works of Mercy Mar 1, 2023 Visiting the imprisoned might seem, at first glance, a work of mercy that’s out of reach for most families. Read More
How Can I Overcome a Problem With Pride? Ask Father Mike Mar 1, 2023 It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? Read More
Got Time to Pray? Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2023 Think you don’t have time to pray? Think again! Read More
St. Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello Saint of the Month Mar 1, 2023 Benedetta died on March 21, 1858, but her example of courage and fidelity to God’s will live on. Read More
Why Weekly Mass Attendance is Obligatory Theology 101 Mar 1, 2023 Its roots are in the Ten Commandments, which are an example of divine law. Read More
Two rural parishes find CSA is about giving and receiving Faith in Central Texas Mar 1, 2023 For Father Payden Blevins, the Catholic Services Appeal is a once-a-year opportunity to show his parishioners how they are connected to their local church. Read More
Celebrating 10 years of Pope Francis Special Report Feb 15, 2023 This March marks Pope Francis’ 10-year anniversary, and many observances are planned. Read More
“Dei Verbum” and the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II Word on Fire Jan 1, 2023 I am composing these words on October 11, 2022, which is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Read More
Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2023 Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy. Read More
St. Anthony the Abbot Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2023 Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one. Read More
A Heresy Quiz Theology 101 Jan 1, 2023 See how sharp your “heresy hunting” skills are by examining each of the following statements about Jesus Christ. Read More
Share Your Stories of Encountering Jesus With Young People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jan 1, 2023 Raise your hand if someone in your family has fallen away from the faith in recent years. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Shelter the Homeless Corporal Works of Mercy Jan 1, 2023 How can the average family take steps to harbor the homeless and provide a place for the vulnerable? Read More