COMMENTARY

Teach us to pray – as stressed-out parents

Lord, we're tired. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Uncertain.

Father Koch: We remember today the saints we knew in our lives

There are saints and then there are saints. 

Our balm for 2020: the Communion of Saints

Paula Kraus wasn’t afraid to utter the wish burning on her heart, ...

Reviving a droopy spirit

It is wonderful when our spirit runs high. When it seriously wanes, ...

Father Koch: Love of neighbor must be grounded in our love for God

When we think of the Commandments we tend to focus on ...

Superstition has no place in life of faith

A contemporary government official once enthused about the benefits and powers of science.

Having a true devotion to Mary

St. Louis de Montfort wrote, “Because Mary remained hidden during her life she is called ...

Pray for all fire victims

Oct. 8 was the anniversary of a fire.

'Fratelli Tutti': A call to personal encounter

"Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship," gives tender challenge to "all people of goodwill" ...

New encyclical: a critical roadmap for the world

The Pope’s first trip outside Rome in more than seven months couldn’t come at a better time.

What a year it has been!

With this October issue, we mark the first anniversary of The Monitor Magazine ...

Insights from a Jewish philosopher and a koi pond

When book lovers are stuck at home for the better part of six months, ...

Father Koch: Jesus gives leaders of the people cause to reflect on what is about to happen

When reading the Scriptures, and especially as we listen to Jesus, context always matters. 

An appreciation for the inner chapel

Spiritual director and author Becky Eldredge has a special term for “the sacred space within us where God resides.” 

Moving beyond mistakes and weaknesses

We can learn a lesson from how Jesus dealt with those who betrayed him.


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