Father Joe Krupp
Father Joe is a former comedy writer who is now a Catholic priest. He is the founder of Joe in Black Ministries. You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
In the Know With Father Joe
Dear Father Joe: How does the church pick bishops?
A bishop called in one of his priests and said, "While celebrating ...
Dear Fr. Joe: Is cremation OK?
In order to hit this question rightly, we need to start with what t...
Do I give to the panhandler?
Great question! Letβs get right to it.
There are, in my mind, a fe...
Dear Fr. Joe: What do I do if a friend is suicidal?
Tough times, obviously β you have my prayers. Now, what do you do? ...
I know this couple is living in sin. Who should I tell?
This is one of those good, practical questions that is a result of ...
What's up with The DaVinci Code?
To mark the release of the movie, The Da Vinci Code, we are reprisi...
Dear Fr. Joe: Where was Jesusβ soul during the three days he was in the tomb?
Strangely enough, we think at least some of those days, he was in T...
Forgive and forget?
Wow, great question and tough issue. The amazing thing is, I just h...
Dear Fr. Joe: Did Jesus own the coat he wore?
Great question here. Did Jesus own the coat he wore? Absolutely. Bu...
Dear Fr. Joe: do I need to convert? Iβm already Catholic.
Everybody needs a conversion experience. Even more than that, all o...
Dear Fr. Joe: What is the difference between TV evangelists and the sacrament of anointing of the sick?
Wow β good question. Letβs start the answer by looking at the Scrip...
Dear Fr. Joe: does God make evil?
OK, bunches of yummy questions here; the first three are simi...
Dear Fr. Joe: how do I deal with jealousy?
No, thatβs not normal, or healthy. Here is the deal: Each and every...
Why doesn't God answer my prayer?
That is a great question; itβs going to take a βprocessβ to answer ...
Why do we need a pope anyway?
This column is dedicated to the memory of Pope John Paul II β truly...
Can Catholics Believe in Evolution?
This is an extremely relevant question. There are so many mistaken ...
Are All Religions 'Right' and is the Host Really Jesus' Flesh?
OK, hereβs the real deal. One of the things about the American cult...
Is it OK to steal from Bill Gates?
All right, letβs just jump right to it. The first thing to look at ...
Did Jesus ever talk about sex? Are the rules man-made?
I try not to think. Itβs not one of my skills.
I know a lot of peo...
Why is it wrong for a couple to live together and 'try out' marriage?
This is definitely a key issue in marriage today, and I thank you f...
Are cremation and organ donation OK?
Great bunch of questions! In order to answer them, I am going to gi...
Am I failing to honor my mother by putting her in a nursing home?
This is a tough one, and the fact that it is a difficult decision f...
What are the 'Gnostic gospels'?
A fascination with these so-called gospels has been manifested in a...
Is there truth to the book The Da Vinci Code?
Thank you for your letter. I have gotten more inquiries about this ...
Dear Fr. Joe: Do Catholics only have 9 commandments?
Nope, not true. Letβs take a look at the commandment format, becaus...