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Father Koch: The family is the center of faith and life

In 2014, the Vatican hosted an extraordinary interreligious Conference on the Family.

Calling a truce in the war on holly jolly

You've heard about the war on Christmas. But have you heard about the war on holly jolly?

A saint’s two crowns

In his writings, St. Maximilian Kolbe recounts an incident from his childhood.

The illusion of invulnerability

Hopefully this present bad time, Covid-19, will teach us something and make us stronger.

Father Koch: Jesus is the Temple, not built by human hands

As king, David united the peoples of Israel and Judah into one nation ...


A matter of perception

It is ancient in internet terms, but do you remember the debate over "the dress"? 

Advent tears and laughter in a year of difficulty

Do you ever find yourself, during this time of COVID-19, experiencing unexpected tears?

Jesus is coming

My younger sister and I used to fight over who would get to blow out the candles of the Advent wreath.

Father Koch: The Church always looks for voices in the wilderness

It is not often that we hear the same core Gospel repeated two weeks in a row.

For unto us a child is born

There is nothing like the birth of a child to make one appreciate Christmas. 

Peace is the gift God invites us to open

In a rare outing to investigate a park near my home, I discovered a perfect place to walk ...

Our wounds, our gifts, and our power to heal others

Nearly 50 years ago Henri Nouwen wrote a book entitled, “The Wounded Healer.”

Celebrating the true holiday spirit

I usually look unfavorably at anyone who lays guilt trips on me ...

Mary of Guadalupe, symbol of hope and renewal

The most popular Marian devotion among U.S. Catholics presently is the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. 


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