Sarah Kohles

Sr. Sarah Kohles

Sarah Kohles is a Sister of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, and an assistant professor of theology at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. Her doctorate in biblical studies is from Graduate Theological Union. Kohles' publications include Women at the Window: A Feminist Reading of Sisera's Mother, Michal, and Jezebel and contributions to Reseeding Religious Life Through Global Sisterhood, Creating Spaces for Women in the Catholic Church, and In Our Own Words: Religious Life in a Changing World. She also offers an annual online Lenten series through Shalom Spirituality Center on biblical topics.

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The wise and the foolish virgins from Jesus' parable are depicted in stained glass at the Church of St. Ägidius in Oberdrees, Germany. (Wikimedia Commons/Reinhardhauke)

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: What it means to be wise, what it means to be foolish

Theologians' Corner - The parable of the wise and foolish maidens is one of many focused on anticipating the return of Jesus and encouraging the kind of preparedness that will soon carry us into the Advent season. 

A statue of St. Francis is seen in a storefront along a street in Assisi, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. (OSV News/Courtney Mares)

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Rebuild my church

St. Francis of Assisi reminds us that aligning ourselves with the most vulnerable is how we change the world around us.

Pearl in an oyster shell (Dreamstime/Photowitch)

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: What do you treasure above all things?

Theologians' Corner - Jesus provides four images that help us reflect upon what the kingdom of heaven will be like. Let us try to embrace the challenge of reading this familiar Gospel with fresh eyes.

Detail of "Christ With Disciples on the Way to Emmaus" by a 16th-century Flemish painter (Wikimedia Commons/National Museum in Warsaw)

Third Sunday of Easter: Jesus shares the journey

Theologians' Corner - Even though the disciples on the road to Emmaus do not recognize Jesus, they invite him to remain with them. Perhaps they want to continue the hope-filled conversation.