The History of Liturgical Books – Part II Theology 101 Dec 1, 2010 Rita Thiron is director of the Office of Worship for the Catholic D... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Mom doesn’t want life support is that OK? In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2010 A: This is such a complex and difficult issue. It’s a good thing th... Read More
The History of Liturgical Books Theology 101 Nov 1, 2010 We reverently carry in the Book of Gospels in the opening processio... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: Why won’t our pastor bless children? In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2010 A: This has been coming up more and more in discussions – let’s tak... Read More
If You Want to Be Great You Must Be a Servant Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2010 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him,... Read More
Why Do We Do That at Mass? Theology 101 Oct 10, 2010 In the middle of the second century, St. Justin Martyr wrote to Ant... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: How does the pope pick his name? In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2010 A: Now there’s an interesting question! If you take a peek at the ... Read More
Praying With the Saints of Autumn Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2010 During October, we celebrate some significant feast days: St. There... Read More
St. Dominic, The Boy Saint Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2010 Feast Day: March 9 Patron saint: of boys, children’s choirs, choir... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: What does it mean to be a practicing Catholic? In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2010 A: It’s wild, but as much as we throw around the phrase “practicing... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: So, why can’t I go to Communion if I have committed a mortal sin? In the Know With Father Joe Jul 1, 2010 A: Right. This one is a follow-up to a recent column where I explai... Read More
St. Ignatius of Loyola Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2010 Feast Day: July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491 in Loy... Read More
‘With Hearts and Hands and Voices’ Theology 101 Jul 1, 2010 On Dec.4, 1963, inspired by the Holy Spirit, the bishops of the wor... Read More
Singing at Liturgy Theology 101 Jun 1, 2010 Part 3 of a 14-part series When they crossed through the Red Sea, ... Read More
Celebrating the Feasts of Summer Spiritual Fitness Jun 1, 2010 This month, we are going to do a bit of a different reflection. Jun... Read More
Is there one 'right' way to receive Communion? In the Know With Father Joe Jun 1, 2010 A: I’ve gotten this one and variations on it from a few readers – I... Read More
St. Vigilius of Trent Saint of the Month Jun 1, 2010 Feast Day: June 26 Vigilius of Trent was born in about 353 to pat... Read More
This “Flower” Died Rather Than Execute Christians Saint of the Month May 1, 2010 Feast Day: May 4 St. Florian of Lorch was born in the third centu... Read More
A Different Way to Track Time – the Liturgical Year Theology 101 May 1, 2010 We live by our schedules. We check the clock, consult our electroni... Read More
Dear Fr. Joe: is it OK to believe in space aliens? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2010 A. OK – good stuff! The L’Osservatore Romano is the somewhat offic... Read More
I don’t like my pastor. What do I do? In the Know With Father Joe Apr 1, 2010 A: I’m sorry this is happening. It’s a tough thing for sure. I reme... Read More
‘Another Rock' Saint of the Month Apr 1, 2010 Feast Day: April 28 Peter Louis Mary Chanel was born on July 12, ... Read More
Do You Have the Faith of Mary Magdalen? Or Doubting Thomas? Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2010 To begin this month’s spiritual journey, read the Gospel of John, c... Read More
Same Mass – New Words What is Liturgy? Part 1 of a 14-Part Series Theology 101 Apr 1, 2010 In the next year or so, a new edition of the Roman Missal will be i... Read More
4 Steps to a Humble Heart Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2010 "Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their ... Read More