Esther Catholic 101 Sep 1, 2023 Although the story of Esther is full of numerous twists and turns, the spiritual points are clear. Read More
Do You Live Like You’re a Temple of God? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Aug 25, 2023 “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Cor 3:16) Read More
Reignite Your Faith Life Good to Know With Father Joe Aug 25, 2023 How can one become more devout and passionate about faith? How do I reignite my spiritual life after many years? Read More
Catholic teaching on the death penalty Good to Know With Father Joe Jun 13, 2023 Pope Francis did not change Catholic teaching on the death penalty in his 2018 rescript; he applied traditional teaching to present circumstances. Read More
Five Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI on Faith Vatican/World Jan 3, 2023 The late pope consistently emphasized the importance of faith. Read More
Funeral of Benedict XVI: Everything You Need to Know Vatican/World Jan 3, 2023 How to watch and pray along during the funeral Mass. Read More
Bishop Parkes Recalls Encounters with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Jan 3, 2023 Bishop Gregory Parkes posted a message on social media to share his heartfelt condolences. Read More
Obituary for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Vatican/World Jan 3, 2023 Pope Emeritus Benedict was born, Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on April 16, 1927, in Marktl Am Inn, Bavaria, Germany. Read More
Proclaiming the Good News Artfully Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 20, 2022 I can’t speak for everyone, but personally, I find that sharing the faith is not always easy. Read More
Presence, Not Presents, this Christmas Catholic 101 Dec 20, 2022 Christmas is all about giving, giving not only material things, but giving our love and letting people know that we care and cherish them. Read More
Respond to the Gift of Christ’s Birth Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 20, 2022 On the very first Christmas, God the Father gave the very first Christmas gift – his very Son. Read More
3 Ways to Navigate Through Christmas Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 13, 2022 During the Advent and Christmas seasons, take time to reflect and make some choices about how to spend your time. Read More
Bishop Gregory Parkes, Local Parishes to Celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec 7, 2022 On December 12, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read More
Keep the Creche in Christmas, Pope Urges Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 7, 2022 Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said. Read More
St. Nicholas Feast Day: Dec. 6 Saint of the Month Nov 30, 2022 Stories and legends of Nicholas’ generosity and concern for the poor grew throughout Europe. Read More
Let the Scriptures of Advent Light Your Way Catholic 101 Nov 29, 2022 During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ. Read More
Family Prayer: Powerful and Transformative Parenting Nov 16, 2022 Cultivating your family's prayer life is as simple as including these tips in your everyday life. Read More
Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Continue After Reversal of Roe v. Wade Issues Nov 16, 2022 The National Prayer Vigil for Life is hosted each January by the USCCB. Read More
Groundbreaking Study by Desales Media & Vinea Research Finds 1 in 5 Devout Catholics “Uncomfortable” Sharing Their Faith Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Nov 16, 2022 The study examined over 3,200 people who declared their faith “central to their lives.” Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy?: Bury the Dead Corporal Works of Mercy Nov 9, 2022 As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died. Read More
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Saint of the Month Nov 9, 2022 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity. Read More
Anti-Catholic Bias and History Good to Know With Father Joe Nov 9, 2022 My teen attends a public school, and teachers present stories about Catholics doing some terrible things. Read More
In Response to Secularism and Atheism, Catholics Celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King Catholic 101 Nov 7, 2022 During the early twentieth century, militantly secularistic regimes threatened the Catholic Church. Read More
Catholic Cemeteries Are Visible Expressions of Faith Catholic 101 Nov 2, 2022 All Souls' Day on November 2nd is a day of prayer and remembrance for all the baptized who have died. Read More
Bishop Gregory Parkes Will Join U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 14-17 in Baltimore Catholic 101 Nov 2, 2022 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2022 Fall Plenary Assembly. Read More