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
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
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 ‘sacrament’ really mean? ... Read More
St. Thomas Aquinas Saint of the Month Jan 1, 2002 1. St. Thomas Aquinas was nicknamed the ‘Dumb Ox’ because: a. ... 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, it’s no easy thing being a U of M fan in East Lansing, bu... 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
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
Sept. 11 is a Reminder That ‘You Will Not Know the Day Nor the Hour’ 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
Cowboys and Indians Weren’t the Only Casualties of the American Frontier Saint of the Month Oct 1, 2001 It may seem odd to think of martyrs in North America. We usually th... 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
St. Michael Defend Us Saint of the Month Sep 1, 2001 If you think angels are chubby cheeked, bare-bottomed tots with win... Read More
Four Things That Make Breaking Up Difficult Spiritual Fitness Sep 1, 2001 I remember the few weeks after my senior prom when I was getting re... Read More
Can I believe in Wicca and still be Catholic? In the Know With Father Joe Sep 1, 2001 What do I think? What I think isn’t really worth much. I mean, come... Read More
Are You Living to Work? Or Working to Live? Spiritual Fitness Jul 1, 2001 Hey, Fr. Bill, come to the baseball game with us!” “Sorry, I got t... Read More
Saints for Work and Play Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2001 Many people seek a balance of work and play in their lives. But for... Read More
What happens to us when we die? Do we believe in reincarnation? In the Know With Father Joe May 1, 2001 I heard a great story recently about two nuns traveling together in... Read More