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Father Koch: The power of the Spirit is at work in the life of the Church

The past six weeks have been filled with many ...

Are Jewish marriages valid to the Catholic Church?

For context, it is important to note that Judaism encompasses a wide range....

God is real and balanced; he gets us in darkness and light

There is an oft-asserted notion that the God of the Old Testament...

Father Koch: The Ascension of Jesus calls the Church to mission

After the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his ...

Father Koch: Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church stands always in need of renewal

This month we are observing the 1,700th anniversary of

Are the Gospels made up, nonhistorical accounts?

First of all, when your friends refer to "the earliest records," ...

Christian Love

As I listened to this Sunday’s readings, I reflected ...


Pope's choice of name puts new focus on challenges posed by AI, says expert

In his homily to the College of Cardinals May 10, Pope Leo XIV said ...

Does a married person need their marriage blessed or 'convalidated' once they become Catholic?

As Catholics, we believe that "the marriage covenant, by which ...

Listen more deeply for a heart formed by God

The morning news disturbs me.

Father Koch: Good shepherds guide us as pilgrims of hope

It is no coincidence that the liturgical life of the Church ...

With grief, gratitude and hope, we remember Pope Francis

The first media call came in at 6:20 a.m. on Easter Monday...

A Second Chance

The disciples had a similar friendship with Jesus.

7 reasons to pray for the cardinals in conclave

As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome...


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