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

Missionary life is not easy! It takes an open and faithful heart to say yes to the Lord's call to serve and spread the Gospel in a...

(Photo: Unsplash) Our coffees clanked down on the counter. Steam rose out of the mug, twisting and circling as it floated up into...

(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Loving God can be tough enough, but loving your neighbor? Even tougher sometimes. The Apostle St. John...

(Photo: Unsplash) By Senite Sahlezghi (Denver Catholic file photo) Evening Prayer had just ended, the smell of incense still looming in...

(Photo courtesy of Christ in the City) In the last issue of the Denver Catholic, I emphasized that our primary calling is to love God...

(Photo provided) Abram León, associate director of lay ecclesial movements for the Archdiocese of Denver, was born and raised in a...

(Photo provided) Marion Bartscherer has been through the wringer in her long life. The 102-year-old resident at The Gardens at St....

Servant of God Chiara Corbella by Leanne Bowen. (Used with artist's permission) Chiara’s photo is itself a profession of faith. Adorned...

For Chas Canfield, working at Catholic Charities is more than just a job; it’s a calling.   As the operations manager at the 48th Avenue...

Thoughts on living liturgically at home and in the family (Photo: Unsplash) By Karin Middleton Associate Director of Family Ministry for...

(Photo: Lightstock) “And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.”1 Sam 3:1 This is how the Bible...

(Photo: Lightstock) “Send.” Another text. Out into the ether. Never to be seen again. For laughs, I looked back at my “conversation” with...

The World vs. The Word of God (Photo: Lightstock) Jacob’s mom stormed into the living room. “You guys need to either calm down or,...

(Photo: Lightstock) The beginning of February is big for celebrations here in the Auth household. We celebrate our 5th child’s birthday...

Francios and his little sister at Camp Wojtyla. (Photo provided) If you ask Jonathan Francois about the moment he first heard God’s call...

The Trinity by Andrei Rublev, c. 1425. (Photo: Public Domain) By Father José Noriega, D.C.J.M. Professor, St. John Vianney Theological...

(Photo courtesy of Blackstone Films) “Dearest Jesus, today, I give you this love letter,” said Monsignor Ken Leone in his final homily at...

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) I sat in front of a baby at Mass Sunday, and I ended up the one crying. I actually got to church...

Dr. Scott Elmer, Chief Mission Officer of the Archdiocese of Denver, speaks to apostolate leaders gathered from across Northern Colorado....