COMMENTARY

The news that never should have happened in 2022

One year ago, 2022 was shaping up to be a hinge year. The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

The Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

Happy New Year! What a whirl 2022 has been. 

Father Koch: Mary is above all else the Mother of God

There is likely no full accounting of all of the various names and titles by which ...

Finding God in all things

When I was first asked to write this column four years ago, ...

Father Koch: Christmas calls us to look forward

Our Advent journey has now ended. 

Staring into the light

In her book, “Kitchen Table Wisdom, Stories That Heal,” ...

“God is with Us”

Have you ever asked your parents to tell you the story of when you were born? 

Living well during times of change and grace

A blessed, light-filled Advent to you!

Father Koch: God speaks to us in the most simplest of ways

From ancient days people sought signs from their gods for ...

Jesus was a teenager, too

If I asked you to imagine Jesus' childhood, ...

Father Koch: God fulfills his promise in unimaginable ways

Any people who are oppressed look for a savior.

Being Patient

Have you written your Christmas list? Maybe you don’t write a letter to Santa...

Reflecting on the joy of friendship is an Advent blessing

Every year, at the beginning of Advent, I take a ...

No place for hate in the Catholic faith

We are living in strange times.  Just as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior...

Peace On Earth Starts Within

In light of this Advent week and the readings this Sunday...


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