COMMENTARY

How to celebrate Sunday as a Catholic

Do you feel like you’re on a treadmill that never stops? Do you need some quiet time?

The elusive and precious ‘summer slow-down’

Let’s be honest. Any “summer slow-down” in the Church that we may hear about or dream ...

A Blessing Just Isn’t Enough

Can you recall ...a moment when you saw God? Not an actual physical man

Father Koch: Sometimes it’s difficult to see the work of God

We are all aware of how challenging it can be to ...

What does 'Ordinary Time' mean in the church's calendar?

Q: I once heard a priest talk about Ordinary Time and that it didn't mean "plain"....

Two Nazi Germany events offer cautionary tale for US

Ninety years ago, two pivotal events in Germany...

Jesus Cares

Have you ever felt like everything was falling apart and there was no hope left?

Father Koch: Reflecting on the Resurrection and eternal life

Much of the initial attraction to Jesus was his ability to perform miracles.

Tornado Sirens

Rain beat against the windowpanes, and you could almost feel the thunder...

Father Koch: If we persist in our pleas, Jesus will calm the storms

In 1986 a first century fishing boat was discovered

Embracing the spiritual work of spending time wisely

This month I will be 72 years young, ...

Father Koch: A Simple Seed Stands as a Powerful Symbol of Transformation

After his confrontation with the scribes from Jerusalem...

The Battle of Prayer

I’ve got to admit, I read through the lectionary this week

What the Church really teaches about women’s dignity, vocation

There is little needed to set fire to the world of online Catholics – and last week’s ...

Father Koch: Sin is a real and present danger

The propensity to sin is deep within us, ...


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