The 1/10/20 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop was an encore from 10/17/19: Finding deeper meaning in your work and vocation. Many Saints remind us to appreciate the small tasks as opportunities for great love; connecting work to service. Is helpful technology making us weak? Good news in surprising places: University of Houston study on Cognitive […]

The 1/9/20 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop is an encore from 12/5/19 Father Matthew shares challenges, struggles and God’s providence experienced in his recent cross country travel. Bystander saves man from suicide attempt; San Francisco man survives suicide attempt and goes on to promote awareness and prevention. God has made us out of love, for […]

Father Matthew reflects on protestant discussions regarding the single life and serving the Lord; roots of single, consecrated, celibate life in Catholic religious. Blessings and challenges in all vocations. How can your vocation bear witness to Christ, in every stage of life? Being alone doesn’t require loneliness.  Struck by a reading from last week, Father […]

Father Matthew describes a recent incident of vandalism at the St. Joseph Marello Shrine in Santa Cruz. In an effort to be helpful, more problems ensue. How do you react when patience is necessary? Father Matthew revisits a particularly impactful homily from the Feast of the Holy Family: the fact that St. Joseph experiences fear […]

Research shows stability decreases stimulation in prefrontal cortex whereas unfamiliar experiences challenged/increased brain function. Can emotionally painful events create patterns of growth? Do we allow our spiritual lives to stagnate? Prisoners rehabilitating with a cuppa joe: learning coffee service/barista skills at Rikers Island prison. Restoring relationships and human dignity. Research shows: most patients are unaware […]

News from the Church in China; freedom of worship is something most of the world takes for granted. The contrast: where it’s possible to live our religious values, we see very few embracing the freedom; where religion is suppressed, the faithful will go to extreme measures. Consider exploring the root cause of vices when making […]

The 1/1/20 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop was an encore from 12/3/19 Father Matthew comments on Kim’s response to Kanye’s conversion. How we present ourselves to the world impacts the world. Cultivate virtue to live virtuously. The more you desire good, the more you’ll avoid sin. Why do people enjoy home renovation shows? How does […]

The 12/31/19 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop was an encore from 11/25/19 What is at the root of all sin?  Father explores how fear drives us to seek control.  And the remedy to so much sin is surrendering control and trusting in Jesus. Can I read this book?  Father takes a look at “Manual of […]

The 12/30/19 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop was an encore from 11/22/19 Background noise, or not? Are you an extrovert or introvert? The more we know ourselves, the better we are able to respond to God. When “helping” is not help. God allows us to fall/make bad decisions: he knows we can learn from the […]

The 12/27/19 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop was an encore from 11/19/19 Does envisioning an alternate history, help or hurt? Do we live too much in the future? 2019 graduates include dozens of children whose parents perished in the World Trade Center attacks. Consider the heroic witness of those who have gone before us. Promotions […]