Junipero Serra Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2002 He didnβt wear a Stetson hat, carry a six-shooter, or ride a black ... Read More
Sacraments Part 4: Confirmation Theology 101 May 1, 2002 What you need to know about this often misunderstood sacrament Con... Read More
3 Ways to βKnow Thyself.β One of the First Maxims of Spiritual Life. Spiritual Fitness May 1, 2002 As Christians, we believe that God has recreated β regenerated β us... Read More
When priests sin, are they judged more harshly by God? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2002 Yes and no. How is that for a safe answer? But it is true, so letβs... Read More
St. Thomas More Saint of the Month May 1, 2002 If youβd ever met Thomas More, you probably would have been one of ... Read More
3 Ways to Increase Your Hunger for Heavenly Food Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2002 Israel was delivered by God from Egypt, but the people were not all... Read More
Why is the tabernacle off to the side from the main sanctuary? In the Know With Father Joe Apr 1, 2002 First of all there are two appropriate places for the tabernacle in... Read More
Sacraments Part 3: Eucharist Theology 101 Apr 1, 2002 4 ways Christ is present at Mass On the night before He died, Chri... Read More
St. Katharine - From Riches to Rags Saint of the Month Mar 1, 2002 If the names Drexel and Xavier bring images of basketball to mind, ... Read More
Sacraments Part 2: Reconciliation Theology 101 Mar 1, 2002 Healing our relationship with God and one another Human existence ... Read More
Steps to Ease Your Conscience and Care for Your Soul Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2002 Going to the doctor is something we all must do from time to time. ... Read More
What is the problem with general absolution? In the Know With Father Joe Mar 1, 2002 I have never been on a cruise before but one of my friends has. He ... Read More
Sacraments Part 1: Baptism Theology 101 Feb 1, 2002 What are the steps to becoming Catholic? We welcome new adult memb... Read More
St. Thomas Aquinas Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2002 1. St. Thomas Aquinas was nicknamed the βDumb Oxβ bec... Read More
4 Passages That Can Wipe Away Spiritual Amnesia Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2002 We have just started a new year. As Christians, our new birth into ... Read More
I can't get my grandson to come to church. What should I do? In the Know With Father Joe Jan 1, 2002 A couple came into my office for some marriage prep meetings. I beg... Read More
Sacraments: What Does 'sacrament' Really Mean? Theology 101 Jan 1, 2002 Sacraments: an overview What does βsacramentβ really mean? ... Read More
Four ways to make Advent peaceful Advent Dec 1, 2001 Peace can be very elusive during the month of December. The pressur... Read More
St. Stephen Gets a Bum Rap Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2001 People whose birthdays fall near Christmas often feel their day get... Read More
In the midst of tragedy, how can we celebrate this Christmas season? In the Know With Father Joe Dec 1, 2001 You know, itβs no easy thing being a U of M fan in East Lansing, bu... Read More
Sept. 11 is a Reminder That βYou Will Not Know the Day Nor the Hourβ Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2001 On the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15, I was awakened in th... Read More
The First Saint of the United States Saint of the Month Nov 1, 2001 St. Frances was born in Lombardi, Italy in 1850. She was sickly and... Read More
The Church's response to Sept 11: Can we go to war? In the Know With Father Joe Nov 1, 2001 Dear Fr. Joe: I have read about and witnessed personally priests an... Read More
Five Remedies for Unhealthy Friendships Spiritual Fitness Oct 1, 2001 I just received a letter from a priest friend. Our friendship has b... Read More
My brother says he is no longer Catholic, what should I do? In the Know With Father Joe Oct 1, 2001 I was at a social event and I met a really nice couple. We were cha... Read More