COMMENTARY

Turn to God

In our first reading for Sunday, Naaman is told by the prophet...

For the Scraps

“Can I have that for my scraps?” This is the phrase I hear from my wife...

“God hears”

Have you ever felt like prayer is not working? Like God’s not listening?

Father Koch: God doesn’t need us to tell him how good we are

The one aspect of modern culture that seems to be most problematic is ...

Revisiting and relitigating Vatican II

Since most Catholics alive today have no lived memory...

Father Koch: Persistence in prayer pays off

As Catholics we have certain formulas of prayer that ...

Diocesan missions director reflects on World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday will be celebrated this year on the weekend of Oct. 22-23. 

'The Letter: A Message For Our Earth' inspires us to action

When you think about the Vatican, great filmmaking isn't the first thing that comes to mind.

At 83, Marianite sister, freed by captors, inspires with courage and strength

It takes a special kind of person to become a missionary, to leave the familiarity

Wherever you go, there you are

Today I caught a glimpse of God in an unexpected place.

Father Koch: Only one, a Samaritan, gives thanks

Last week we heard Jesus instruct his disciples not to expect ...

No flower goes unseen

It was an old electric wringer washing machine.

Father Koch: Jesus warns his disciples to remain humble in service

Jesus continues his criticism of the Pharisees with ...

On being jealous of God’s generosity

I was all right with the long wait and moved patiently ...

Taxpayers should not be forced to fund abortion

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June of this year ...


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