COLUMNS

Father Koch: The demands of mercy can drive us to the absurd

The period of lockdown due to the pandemic has taught us many things, ...

Leadership in adversity

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” This quote by C.S. Lewis ...

Theology of home: an invitation to reclaim what matters most

The color-coded books first caught my eye. 

The consequences of the last temptation

"To do the right deed for the wrong reason.” T.S. Eliot wrote those words to describe how difficult it is ...  

God is love

When my kids were little, they went to our parish school, and after I dropped them off, I often stayed for morning Mass.

How to live through history

"You are living through history." I tell this truth to our kids over and over ...

Father Koch: Justice is at the Core of Mosaic Law and the teaching of Jesus

Focusing on the Jewish character and traditions,...

But what about all of the other suffering?

The coronavirus naturally continues to command much of our attention.

An encounter with seagulls offers a spiritual lesson

One of the things I’ve missed greatly during the past six months is time spent with friends.

Solitude is imperative for leadership

On a scale of 1 to 10, how often do decision-makers rely on solitude when making final decisions? 

Reflecting on what it means to willingly receive the Body of Christ

What did Jesus mean by "this is my Body"?

FATHER KOCH: The disciples are challenged to follow Jesus to the Cross

While we reflect on the master-disciple relationship between Jesus and his disciples, ...

A campaign to send a hug

Summer is usually a lot of fun in our homes.

Wonder greater than the universe

The stars filled the night sky, as my brother-in-law and I reflected on the sheer size of the universe.

Using technology to promote holiness

In early June it was announced that Carlo Acutis would be beatified on Oct. 10 in Assisi, Italy. 


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