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'Tis the season to wait

Our 4-year-old runs after his big brothers, coat flapping and boots thumping. 

“Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Have you ever baked chocolate chip cookies? I’m sure you’ve at least eaten them if you haven’t

Father Koch: We anticipate the fulfillment of Salvation History

Today we enter the new liturgical year with the beginning of ...

“Beginning and End”

Reading through the readings for this weekend, the very first thing that stood out to me was in the second reading.

This Advent, focus on presence not presents

I ordered our matching Christmas pajamas in early October.

“Be Prepared”

There are so many things in our life that require us to plan and to be prepared. School tests and papers,...

This holiday season, remember it's not about you

Remember last year when we wanted nothing more than ...

“Authenticity”

As the calendar year slowly approaches its end, a recurring thought pops up in my head. “How will my Instagram...

'Enough' is a place of peace and gratitude

As a blogger for a Catholic publisher, my task is to ...

“Fear of the Lord"

Happy Halloween! I’ve never been one for spooky Halloween decorations, scary or suspenseful movies

Father Koch: When we love God first, everything else falls into place

We have been challenged by various Gospel events as to how to ...

Halloween, All Saints' and All Souls' point to 'thin places'

As I head down the hill for my evening walk, ...

“Get the Broom!”

“Daddy, I need you!” That’s a phrase I often hear my kids yell throughout the house. 

The grace to endure

"Mommy, I don't feel good."

Remembering that matter matters in this increasingly virtual world

I recently attended a Notre Dame football game with three of my sons.


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