COLUMNS
Father Koch: Advent offers hope in the midst of uncertainty
As we begin a new Liturgical Year, we are struck with the clear apocalyptic message coming from Jesus.
Happy holy days
Is it my imagination, or has the Christmas shopping season (or "holiday shopping season") extended itself by another few weeks?
Rejoice in all circumstances
In spite of sad feelings we can choose joy over sorrow even in emotionally down times.In spite of sad feelings we can choose joy over sorrow even in emotionally down times.In spite of sad feelings we can choose joy over sorrow even in emotionally down times.
Father Koch: We spend too much time focused on the wrong kingdom
As we close out the Liturgical Year, we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
“Gratitude is the seed of all good things”
On Thanksgiving Day, we usually express gratitude for the big things: family, friends, faith, work, etc.
Domestic peace at the holidays
As family members gather for the upcoming holidays, there might be more than sugarplums dancing in their heads.
What it means to welcome the stranger
This summer, an image went viral in Italy. It was a photograph of three Italian grandmothers holding migrant children from Africa on their laps.
Why pray for the dead?
During the month of November, the Catholic Church asks the faithful to spend 30 days praying for the dead.
Rediscovering the miracles of our extraordinary lives
As a Catholic, I have a confession to make. I read, reflect on and often incorporate the wisdom of other religious teachers in my life.
Move to meet people with love – even around the family table
Religion and politics. The two subjects you're supposed to avoid in polite conversation.
Duct tape, friendship and blessings
There are those friends in life who have such a way with a turn of phrase that they always keep you smiling ...
Father Koch: It’s all about eternal life
If you want to have an interesting conversation at a family gathering ask the question as about what heaven is like.
The Monitor Magazine receives feedback from readers
The Monitor team would like to thank the many readers who took the time over the last month to tell us how much they like the new magazine format. While many of the comments were congratulatory and generally affirming, some of you mentioned specific aspects that you enjoyed.
Getting intentional about our God-given vocation
With November’s arrival of National Vocation Awareness Week, The Monitor focuses on the subject of vocations ...
The goodness of others shines a light in the darkness
For a time, I have become the primary caregiver of my three young grandsons while their parents attend to their newborn who needs specialized care in an out-of-state hospital.
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