I feel your heartbreak, and as a priest, I know it well. I have walked with six distinct congregations.

Saints for kids

During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ.

Sainthood seems unattainable until you realize: all the saints were just like us, but with an unshakable faith they relentlessly pursued.

Some might wonder: why are bread and wine necessary for the Eucharist?

As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.

A simple yet powerful prayer.

I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling.

What will you say, and how can you keep important relationships strong, even if you disagree?

Sharing food is more than just meeting someone’s immediate, material needs.

In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served..

Halloween is on the horizon, which means that images and costumes of ghosts are filling our television screens and streets.

We are called to trust and believe what God has revealed about himself through sacred Scripture.

The reality is that we know very little about author of the Gospel of Mark.

Jesus is not requiring you to get into shouting matches with people who only want to shout.

To live fully in Christ, we should consider how we can give our best selves to God.

Over the years, I have been laying out what I take to be the basics of evangelization.

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.

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.

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

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