COLUMNS

Humility: The mother of all virtues

Every time we visited relatives, my mother would admonish us, "Know your place!" adding, "Don't be a showoff, practice humility!"

The fine thing about friends

Milestone birthdays can often hold many surprises.

The wisdom and simplicity of St. John Vianney

St. John Marie Vianney once said, “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. 

The Monitor in a season of change

“There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens.”

Honoring the Real Presence

"You are so precious," she whispered to the baby in my arms.

Father Koch: Be wary of those who interfere with our discipleship

Jesus warned his disciples about what to expect, though they find it very challenging to understand.

Your life’s mission

The Parable of the Talents presents a stark reminder of the expectations Christ places upon us to utilize our gifts for the greater good.

On being a good pastor

I wish I had read the book, “The Better Pastor” by Patrick Lencioni,  a layman who specializes in leadership and team building. 

A lesson in aging

We live in a culture that idealizes youth and marginalizes the old. 

Sept. 1 – We are called to humility and not to self-aggrandizement

When we attend a banquet, especially where there is open seating, we all have our preferences on where we would like to sit.

In secret you will be repaid

Prior to his conversion, St. Augustine was a professor of rhetoric in Rome, making money teaching students how to speak well and persuade audiences. 

After the words, transformation bears fruit in change

Sometimes opportunities come into your life that are not only unexpected, but transformative.

After the words, transformation bears fruit in change

Sometimes opportunities come into your life that are not only unexpected, but transformative.

Catholic education – responding to changing times

As we welcome a new school year, a renewed commitment is made each day by administrators and teachers to provide an environment that will guide students to be tomorrow’s leaders.

The Catholic school is an extension of the Catholic home

Home is where you come to know self. It is a place of unconditional love and acceptance and a place to be challenged toward personal growth. 


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