Fr. Joe answers questions on Catholic practice vs. Protestant practice.

Forgiveness is not optional in the life of a disciple.

The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.

Jesus’ powerful words in the Gospel of Matthew form the basis for the traditional list of the works of mercy.

As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.

I have been reflecting on what it means to be fully “pro-life” as Catholic Christians.

Deacon Matthew Gembrowski, a seminarian for the Diocese of Saginaw, received the sacrament of Holy Orders when Bishop Gruss ordained him to the transitional diaconate.

After the death of her husband, St. Jane Frances de Chantal attended a Lenten program in 1604.

Picking up good holy habits will keep us spiritually healthy.

The author of the Fourth Gospel is generally considered to be St. John. The three Letters of John and the Revelation of John are also attributed to this saint.

The answer to it is really revelatory of the difference between how God is and how we are.

Often when we think about mission, our eyes lift and we scan the horizon.

The Church needs Catholics who are intentional about withdrawing from the busyness of life.

St. Luke, or Luke the Evangelist, was the most prolific of the Gospel writers.

Mark Wahlberg’s new film “Father Stu” is one of the most theologically interesting films to come out in a long time.

Many of us look forward to celebrating milestones or gathering with family during the summer.

What we look at has the power to change us. Our eyes are like portals to our imagination.

The Gospel of Luke reveals John’s preordained role in salvation history.

The life of a generous, hardworking farm laborer who loved God and the land he tended is celebrated around the world as spring planting begins.

Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person.

Now on the occasion of the feast [Pilate] used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested.

As we leave church, my 18-year-old complains that the homily did not speak to him as a teenager.

We have access to a mind-blowing power – the force that spoke creation into existence.

The Sabbath was entrusted to Israel to keep “as a sign of the irrevocable covenant.”

Whether we realize it or not, we pray from our experiences.