YOUR FAITH

Father Koch: Our true wealth is in eternal life

A popular expression from the 1980’s, and often attributed to Malcolm Forbes, Jr. goes: ...

The grace to listen well

All I wanted to do was nap.

Father Koch: Though natural, prayer requires learning and practice

Prayer – seeking some connection with God, known or unknown ...

Longtime youth minister offers suggestions to get teens excited about Mass

My cradle Catholic parents instilled in me the importance of going to Mass religiously (no pun intended)...

Holding on to God with open hands

Years ago, during counseling for depression, ...

Virginia Catholic illustrates children's book about popular Marian devotion

According to her mother, Mia Sasscer was drawing before she could talk.

Father Koch: Angels are often among seeking our hospitality

A necessary value of a nomadic culture is that of hospitality. 

National Seton shrine breaks ground on $4 million museum, visitor center

 When the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg opens ...

Do findings of two new polls show the path where America is headed?

With the issuance of two recent Gallup polls on Americans' belief in God and their views on morality...

Father Koch: Jesus calls us to overcome all forms of prejudice and hatred

For many of us, even the most casual of Christians, to talk about loving God sounds both easy to do, and at the same time, also very abstract.

A foretaste of heaven

The Church dedicates the entire month of July to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

Francis scholar offers helpful advice on how saint would navigate today

In a time filled with many fears and spiritual "potholes,"  ...

Father Koch: Authentic discipleship demands humility

While we often think of the Twelve as the ...

Catching God at the ballfield

I have spent countless nights at baseball fields, but never have I ...

Father Koch: Are we ready to be disciples of Jesus?

Once again reminded of the power of the call to discipleship ...


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