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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. 

Father Koch: We prepare for the coming of the Lord in the wilderness

John’s role in preparing the way for the Lord does not, however, end with him.

What to expect in Advent 2020

I keep asking myself, will Advent be a similar experience to Easter this past spring, ...? 

Teach us to pray – as stressed-out parents

Lord, we're tired. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Uncertain.

Advent's call to discipleship

But what does "discipleship" mean?

Father Koch: The signs of the times are paths of God’s revelation

As we begin Advent, we are hit immediately with the need for “watchfulness” and “to be alert.” 

Thinking through eschatology

Eschatology comes from the Greek "eschatos," meaning concern about last things: ...

Father Koch: Christ is King of the visible and invisible realms

We are all acutely aware how important a well-ordered and functioning government is for the maintenance of civil order and...

To everything there is a season

During this terrible pandemic, Ecclesiastes 3 is good counsel for us. 

Finding ways to give thanks

An unexpected headline in the New York Times recently caught my eye: 


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