COLUMNS

The triumph of good over evil

Jesus was a great moral teacher and his teachings, if followed, would transform the world. 

This Lent, remember you were made for greatness

Perhaps you're an old hand at Christianity and have been through many Lents; perhaps you're approaching your first; or somewhere in between.

In defense of hope

Our bedtime routine with our 3-year-old daughter is quite simple.

The power of questions

"A prudent question is one-half wisdom." This insight by English philosopher Francis Bacon possesses a fundamental principle for coping with today's disquiet: to use the power of the question.

‘Love one another as I have loved you’

When my sons were growing up, two of their closest friends lived around the corner.

Father Koch: God acts to restore us to wholeness

It is almost unimaginable that one would have the courage to approach a miracle worker, to speak with him.

Be a silver lining to those in darkness

One of my favorite expressions has taken on new meaning during the COVID pandemic: ...

First and lasting impressions in love

We know the story by heart: A couple meets, sparks fly and it's happily ever after.

Picture this

I am on a decluttering kick, ...

Add and multiply to subtract our losses

The opposite of division is multiplication. The opposite of subtraction is addition.

Our unconscious search for God

We are forever searching for God, though mostly without knowing it.

All consecrated persons called to be ‘present-day Samaritans’

On Feb. 2, 2021, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Day of Consecrated Life in the Catholic Church.

Doing the impossible

 It makes sense that a saint who once renewed the Church by embracing poverty should ...

A note of thanks to first responders, police and the National Guard

What is it about service that touches us so deeply?

Father Koch: Jesus teaches and acts with authority

It is the demons who first recognize Jesus as the Son of God.


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