COMMENTARY

Woe to those who gossip

Twelve years ago this month, I taught my first theology class at an all-girls high school.

We are experiencing interesting and challenging times

My granddaughter Charlotte posed for the traditional first day of kindergarten photo ...

A growing lesson in achieving inner peace

As my birthday approached last month, I decided to purchase a few new additions to my indoor garden 

The world of entertainment reexamined

In Italian, "divertimento" means fun and entertainment ...

Father Koch: The demands of mercy can drive us to the absurd

The period of lockdown due to the pandemic has taught us many things, ...

Catechesis is the ‘principal proclamation,’ the way to truth

I recently painted my dining room, and soon our entire living room had been rearranged, including a small table with a Bible.

God is love

When my kids were little, they went to our parish school, and after I dropped them off, I often stayed for morning Mass.

How to live through history

"You are living through history." I tell this truth to our kids over and over ...

Father Koch: Justice is at the Core of Mosaic Law and the teaching of Jesus

Focusing on the Jewish character and traditions,...

But what about all of the other suffering?

The coronavirus naturally continues to command much of our attention.

An encounter with seagulls offers a spiritual lesson

One of the things I’ve missed greatly during the past six months is time spent with friends.

Solitude is imperative for leadership

On a scale of 1 to 10, how often do decision-makers rely on solitude when making final decisions? 

A campaign to send a hug

Summer is usually a lot of fun in our homes.

Wonder greater than the universe

The stars filled the night sky, as my brother-in-law and I reflected on the sheer size of the universe.

The need for sacred spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic

My son's pediatrician had one piece of advice at his nine-month checkup: baby-proof our home. 


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