Jason Gawaldo, our fearless Director of Faith Formation at Saints John & Paul, makes a compelling presentation to our Finance Council about the state of Faith Formation at our parish—where we've come from, what we're doing now, and where we're headed—which goes beyond just a Faith Formation talk and speaks toward who we are as Catholics. I invite you to listen and be inspired! —Padre Jay

This is part 2 of my interview with Kyle Bliss, where we discuss our exciting new evangelization initiatives such as Exodus 90 and the Boldly Catholic Speaker Series, as well as the challenges of the Church today, the Eucharist, Confession, and much more! Enjoy! —Padre Jay

This is part 1 of my interview with Kyle Bliss, where we discuss our exciting new evangelization initiatives such as Exodus 90 and the Boldly Catholic Speaker Series, as well as the challenges of the Church today, the Eucharist, Confession, and much more! Enjoy! —Padre Jay

Okay, so maybe last week's Steelers/Patriots matchup didn't go quite as well as some of us would have liked, but that doesn't change the message in this homily. Human shortcomings can't alter what God intends. So what does Jesus intend in this Sunday's Gospel, when he tells us we must hate our Father, Mother, and family in order to follow him? Does "hate" really mean "hate"? Let's look a little deeper at that through this homily to try and see if we prefer what God prefers. (And maybe it's okay to really HATE the Patriots.) —Padre Jay

Jesus says that we should not pour new wine into old wineskins. With all the change that's happening (and being mandated to happen, especially in Pittsburgh) in the Catholic Church today, which changes are essential, and which ones are less important? How attached should we be to things that, in the end, really don't serve to get us closer to spending eternity in Heaven? —Padre Jay

At the fantastic Good Samaritan Festival, I reflect on pierogi, family, festivals, and yield signs... all in relation to Jesus, of course! God bless! —Padre Jay

As kids head back to college this time of year, I find myself wondering who has the harder time with the separation: parents or students? And, as so often happens, one existential question leads to another—Are there more souls in Heaven or Hell? Jesus himself challenges us to pass through the narrow gate. Is that the path we're on?  —Padre Jay

Padre Jay sits down with Mallory Smarto to talk about her life, family, faith, and missionary work with FOCUS—an organization which, by mobilizing university students to serve at home and around the world, strives to answer Pope Francis' call to promote a culture of encounter. Listen, and learn more at focusoncampus.org!

In the great Sequoia groves out west, forest fires are the key to growth and life. In Salvation History, we see that purification precedes revitalization. So often, going through tough times leads to new life and great things if we cling closer to Christ in the Eucharist! Cooperating with God's Grace is the key! —Padre Jay

What does "Raiders of the Lost Ark" have to do with the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary? Well, when you realize that Mary IS the Ark of the Covenant, the parallels will start to come clear! Listen, and let God release his power through our Blessed Mother Mary. —Padre Jay