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Father Koch: Having a faith that’s guided by wisdom

Jesus speaks of a wealthy man who entrusts three of his servants with varying sums of money ...

Together, apart for the holidays

This holiday season will find us celebrating "together, but apart."

Facing death with hope

Increasingly, I've been observing incidents of white-hot anger flaring out on quiet streets or on public transit. 

Relying on my saint friends

"Hey babe, grab the saints blanket, will you?" I called out to my husband.

Father Koch: Each one of us is responsible to keep our own lantern burning

Preparing for the tasks that we do in life help to make those tasks both simpler and, usually, more enjoyable. 

The blessings of remembrance and prayer

A nearly universal experience for members of the human family is the loss of a loved one and the grief and sorrow that follow.

Remembering to leave the corners of our fields for others

After making a very long and frenzied 10 hour drive to visit my family, I was anticipating my stop in a favorite motel along the way.

Hospitality at six feet: keeping our distance while letting others in

“Can you come in?” My grandma’s favorite question is one we now discourage her from uttering.

Teach us to pray – as stressed-out parents

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

Father Koch: We remember today the saints we knew in our lives

There are saints and then there are saints. 

Our balm for 2020: the Communion of Saints

Paula Kraus wasn’t afraid to utter the wish burning on her heart, ...

Reviving a droopy spirit

It is wonderful when our spirit runs high. When it seriously wanes, ...

Father Koch: Love of neighbor must be grounded in our love for God

When we think of the Commandments we tend to focus on ...

Superstition has no place in life of faith

A contemporary government official once enthused about the benefits and powers of science.

Having a true devotion to Mary

St. Louis de Montfort wrote, “Because Mary remained hidden during her life she is called ...


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