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Father Koch: The Ascension points us to the promise of Eternal Life

Our Readings for the Ascension open in the Acts of the Apostles where ...
Ten Commandments lead to happiness

The Ten Commandments provide an excellent opportunity to apply Christ’s wisdom to ...
Father Koch: Jesus gifts us with peace as a prelude to Pentecost

Due to the many conflicts in our world, we have been saying various prayers for peace.
Father Koch: The Church takes form in the ministry of the Apostles

The author of The Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse into ...
A bias against children's lives

Thirty years ago, my wife was 16 weeks pregnant with our third child.
The Virgin Mary is never alone

I once heard a story that has stayed with me for many years.
Even vultures are part of the Divine Mercy

With Earth Day fresh in our memories, I recalled an experience
We can’t afford to lose Catholic media resources

Each month in this column, I try to give our readers a glimpse into ...
Father Koch: The world cannot silence the voice of Jesus

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the apostles ...
Unjust war and just defense in Ukraine

Here is a commentary provided to Catholic News Service written by Stephen M. Colecchi...
It is the Lord

The third Sunday of Easter … that’s right, you heard that correctly.
A death we can be happy about

My husband's grandfather passed away just before Easter.
Father Koch: Jesus asks each of us if we love him

Often we think of the Judaism of Jesus as a singular religious entity ...
Father Koch: Thomas models a different kind of discipleship

If last week we encountered the brashness of Peter, this week we ...
Easter offers hope

And suddenly, Easter is upon us.
Father Koch: The different reactions of the disciples reflect various modes of faith

A small group of women who were disciples of Jesus ...
Evening news despair and Easter hope

One of the best decisions my wife and I ever made was to keep our television out of the ...
‘I arise today through the strength of Heaven’

During a recent visit to the drug store, ...
Father Koch: Each of us stands either with Jesus or against him

St. Luke accounts that on his entry into Jerusalem Jesus was ...
How to work for mercy at home

We tend to look outside our walls to ask how we can help.
Streaming vs. satellite vs. cable vs. discs vs. TV: Who wins?

I can remember Bruce Springsteen singing a song he wrote some 30 years ago called ...
Father Koch: Be mindful of when judging others

A cohort of Scribes, Pharisees and their disciples approach Jesus with ...
Think you're 'failing' at Lent? Think again.

I really wanted the Sonic drink.
Father Koch: In Jesus we can truly go home again

A society or an individual who lives without hope ...
A tragedy that defies understanding

Other than individuals who are pursuing life “off the grid,” ...

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