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“Behold Your Child” Mass and ministry offers parents a place to grieve children lost to miscarriage, early infant death

Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Nineteen years ago, Deacon David Simonton and his wife Gail experienced what David called a “seismic, life-altering event.” At an ultrasound appointment, their 18-week-old baby in utero had no heartbeat. “No heartbeat. No movement. Our baby had died,” Deacon Simonton told the Denver Catholic in an email interview. “…in an instant, an expectant mom and dad’s worst fear became a reality.” It was not the first, nor the last time, the Simontons

Mary Farrow

Oct 12, 20255 min read

Two women sit on a bed holding hands in a cozy room with soft lighting. One wears a green cardigan, the other a beige sweater, both appear thoughtful.

Healing in the Wake of Trauma: Faith and Practical Tools for Moving Forward

(Photo: Adobe Stock) In recent weeks, communities across the country have again been shaken by tragic acts of violence. From Minneapolis...

Catholic Charities

Oct 8, 20253 min read

Why Gilmore Girls Still Teaches Me About Real Freedom (and Real Love)

Revisiting Gilmore Girls this fall, I’m learning that true freedom isn’t about doing whatever we want — it’s about choosing the good....

Marie San Jose

Oct 8, 20252 min read

Four stained glass portraits of religious figures with halos, in prayer or holding objects. Backgrounds in gold and blue, creating a serene mood.

Faith, Mental Health and the Saints: The Catholic Call to Care for Mind, Body and Soul

Holiness and mental health are not mutually exclusive — in fact, God meets us precisely in our struggles. (Photo: Denver Catholic design)...

Catholic Charities

Oct 6, 20255 min read

A couple in vintage attire walks on a lawn before a grand mansion. The woman holds a parasol. The setting is lush with green hedges.

Forget the Vanderbilts — The Real Heiress Who Changed America in the Gilded Age Was a Saint

Julian Fellowes should consider adding St. Katharine Drexel to the show's cast — an example of what it means to find something worth more...

Mallory Smyth

Oct 6, 20255 min read

Five friends walking near a pond, laughing and carrying books. They wear casual fall attire. Background shows trees and buildings.

Parenting in the Digital Age: How to Protect Your Child’s Mental and Spiritual Health

Healthy boundaries and loving accompaniment can help teens replace digital stress with lasting peace. By Aby Garcia St. Raphael...

Catholic Charities

Oct 4, 20254 min read

Two men walk outdoors, engaged in conversation. One wears a striped shirt, the other a white T-shirt. Trees are blurred in the background.

Talking to Children About Violence: A Guide for Families and Educators

(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Dr. Angela Wall St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities Acts of violence, especially in...

Catholic Charities

Sep 29, 20253 min read

Finding Hope in a World of Death: The Cross as the Tree of Life

Pacino di Bonaguida, Tree of Life, 1305-1310. 248x151 cm. Accademia Gallery, Florence, Italy. (Photo: Elizabeth Zelasko) "For the word of...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Sep 26, 20254 min read

Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Growing Up in a Love Triangle Obsessed Culture

(Photo: Prime Video AU & NZ, Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0) By Mary O'Gara The Summer I Turned Pretty seems to have us all hooked this...

Guest Contributor

Sep 17, 20253 min read

A man in red robes speaks at a podium on stage, flanked by banners and people. A sign reads "MAS DE LO QUE CREES.ORG" in the background.

Cardinal Stafford to Speak on the Catholic Imagination Sept. 23

Cardinal J. Francis Stafford speaks during the More Than You Realize (MTYR) conference in 2018. (Photo by Jason Weinrich/Denver Catholic)...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 17, 20252 min read

A woman in a blue starry cloak and floral robe prays, surrounded by a golden aura. She stands on a crescent moon, with an angel below.

'You Are Loved': How Sacred Art and Our Lady of Guadalupe Revealed My Worth

In a world filled with fleeting images, one picture of Our Lady became the channel of grace that brought me home to the Church. Our Lady...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Aug 22, 20254 min read

Religious painting of a central figure in red and blue robes ascending into a cloudy sky, surrounded by a group of gazing people.

The Ascension vs. Human Composting

Ascension by Francisco Camilo, c. 1651. Background added. (Photos: Public Domain/Unsplash) There are many reasons to regret the transfer...

George Weigel

Jul 9, 20253 min read

Lego figure with black hair, red shirt, smiling against a blue sky and white cloud backdrop. Playful and cheerful atmosphere.

Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life

Three teen brothers from Ireland have turned their admiration for Blessed Carlo Acutis into a movie called “Lego Movie — The Incredible...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 22, 20254 min read

A group of people in historical attire walk through a desert landscape, with mountains in the background. The mood is calm and purposeful.

‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.” (Photo: The Chosen/Mike Kubeisy) By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú/CNA On June 23,...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 21, 20252 min read

Woman receives facial treatment with a red light device. She is wearing a blue hair cap and pink towel in a clinical setting. Relaxed mood.

Is Biohacking Playing God? A Christian Take on Health, Longevity and Humility

A patient seeks out red light therapy, which is said to have positive effects on skin and overall health. (Photo: Pexels) The Promises of...

Mallory Smyth

Jun 9, 20256 min read

Mug with Latin text and religious icon, man in blue shirt with text "STAND FIRM, BE STRONG," bracelet with engravings, Pope book cover.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Catholic Dads

Some of the gifts for dads for 2025 (Photo: Courtesy of Telos Art Shop, The Little Rose Shop and EWTN Religious Catalogue) By Katie...

National Catholic Register

Jun 7, 20252 min read

Soldiers gather in prayer. A poster titled "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey" shows troops in desert gear. Mood: solemn and introspective.

Watch ‘Fighting Spirit’: Be Inspired by Courage, and Faith, Under Fire

Film that highlights the heroic role of chaplains is available to rent this week. ‘Fighting Spirit’ highlights the vital role of...

National Catholic Register

May 26, 20253 min read

A Theology of Work

(Photo: Adobe Stock) If I were to write a basic Theology of Work, it would be structured simply and directly as we no longer have the...

Paul Winkler

Apr 18, 20254 min read

Two men in striped uniforms sit in a dimly lit room, holding hands, conveying a tense yet intimate atmosphere. Another man listens nearby.

Pray for Your Persecutors: New Catholic Film Shares the Inspiring Story of the Martyr for Charity, St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Maximilian Kolbe prays with a fellow prisoner in a starvation bunker in Auschwitz. (Photo courtesy of Triumph of the Heart )...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 14, 20255 min read

Denver Catholic Lenten Cookbook: Pasta Primavera

(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Cost: $ Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb pasta of your choosing (penne...

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 11, 20251 min read

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