All Articles

All Posts
Apostolic Mindset
Archbishop Aquila
Around the Archdiocese
Catholic Education
Christmas
Colorado State Legislature
Discipleship
Education
Eucharistic Revival
Evangelization
Faith & Spirituality
Family
George Weigel
Jared Staudt
Lent
Lists
Local
Magazine
Mary Beth Bonacci
National Catholic Register
Opinion
Parish News
Perspectives
Pro-Life
Q&A
Saints
Stories
School News
Video
World & Nation

Perspectives

Smiling person in ski gear holding poles on a snowy mountain with evergreen trees, ski lifts, and snowy peaks in the background. Sunny day.

Why am I (Still) a Roman Catholic

For Paul Winkler, faith is both a universal and a deeply personal thing: the God of the universe has become a personal friend. (Photo...

Paul Winkler

Aug 22, 20254 min read

Smiling woman in a blue shirt stands by the ocean, with waves and rocky cliffs in the background under a clear blue sky.

I Asked If Anyone Would Miss Me — God’s Answer Changed My Life

Bullied, lonely and searching for belonging, I found more than I imagined — a relationship with the living God. (Photo provided) All my...

Allison Auth

Aug 21, 20254 min read

A man in a suit stands with arms outstretched, facing forward, next to ice sculptures in a snowy forest setting. Vintage black-and-white photo.

Our age of martyrdom

Bl. Miguel Pro was but one of the thousands of martyrs who gave their lives for the faith in the twentieth century. Their stories are...

George Weigel

Aug 20, 20253 min read

Crucifix on wall above green chalkboard with faint writing. Classroom setting with muted light and a contemplative, peaceful mood.

Restoring What’s Missing in Catholic Education

(Photo: Lightstock) “I sent my children to Catholic school from kindergarten through college, and now they don’t practice the faith.” ...

Jared Staudt

Aug 14, 20254 min read

Portrait of an elderly man with glasses wearing dark clothing against a vivid red background, expressing a serious demeanor.

A Rahnerian surprise

Portrait of Karl Rahner by Letizia Mancino Cremer, edited. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0) Karl Rahner, SJ (1904-1984), one of...

George Weigel

Aug 6, 20253 min read

A man in ornate red and gold vestments holds a wafer aloft during a religious ceremony. Elegant altar decor and candle in the foreground.

Conversion: A Lifelong Journey

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) As I look back upon my life, I am filled with gratitude to the Father who bestowed so many graces...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Aug 4, 20255 min read

Five women stand arm-in-arm, smiling. They wear casual clothes in neutral tones. The background is plain, conveying a cheerful mood.

The Cure Has Begun: A Catholic Perspective on Healing from Sexual Brokenness

Magdala Ministries "exists as a space where women can find hope, healing and freedom alongside each other from sexual addiction,"...

Guest Contributor

Aug 1, 20255 min read

Mother and child sit on a porch, bathed in warm sunlight. The girl wears blue overalls, both smiling at each other, surrounded by greenery.

Becoming the Trusted Voice: Talking with Your Teens About Sexuality

(Photo: Lightstock) By Julia Sadusky, PsyD Note: In this third part of a four-part mini-series, we delve into how parents can address...

Guest Contributor

Jul 31, 20258 min read

Person in a brown jacket sitting in a church pew, facing an ornate altar with candles and cross, under a serene atmosphere.

It All Starts With A Prayer Life

(Photo: Lightstock) “How’s your prayer life?” As a student at the University of Texas at Austin, a FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic...

Tanner Kalina

Jul 30, 20255 min read

The Summer Reading List, 2025 Edition

(Photo: Unsplash) Some years ago, a friend teaching at a state university told me that he was offering a course on the history of...

George Weigel

Jul 30, 20253 min read

Hands bound in metal chains breaking free against a white background. Chains shatter, symbolizing liberation and strength.

The Psychological Effects of Pornography

Freedom and healing from pornography addiction or dependence are possible. (Photo:Lightstock) By Mark R. Sanders, LPC, CAS St. Raphael...

Catholic Charities

Jul 29, 20255 min read

Hands in white sleeves hold a red heart against a pale blue background, conveying warmth and care.

Clarity and Charity: What the Catholic Church Really Teaches About Pornography and Why

At the core of the Church's sexual ethic is a call to love God, self and others as Jesus loved. (Photo: Lightstock) Note: In this first...

Father Scott Bailey

Jul 28, 20256 min read

Bronze relief on a door showing a figure on a cross with stars. Text reads "CHRISTUS HER MUNDI" and dates "A.D. 2000." Stone frame.

When the Door Is Closed… and the Heart Open: An Art Reflection for the Jubilee Year

(Photo by Elizabeth Zelasko) World Youth Day in 2005 was the first time my feet left the soil of my homeland and touched ground overseas....

Elizabeth Zelasko

Jul 25, 20255 min read

Open book on wooden bench with sunlight streaming, pages filled with dense text. Warm, serene atmosphere.

The Bible: The Singularly Great Book

(Photo: Lightstock) The Great Books of Western Civilization were published in the middle of the twentieth century as a series of...

Jared Staudt

Jul 24, 20254 min read

Polish flag on a building rooftop against a blue sky with scattered clouds; a bird flies in the distance. Calm, clear day.

The perils of polarization

(Photo: Unsplash) CRACOW — Adam Michnik was one of the great wordsmiths of the revolution of conscience that began to form in mid-1970s...

George Weigel

Jul 23, 20253 min read

Woman in a blue polka-dot shirt, sitting with hands clasped, gazes thoughtfully to the side against a dark background.

Why I Stopped Blaming God: A Catholic Mother's Story of Loss and Hope

Meg suffered her miscarriage in silence for a whole year, until God broke through, bringing healing and new life. (Photo: Lightstock) By...

Guest Contributor

Jul 22, 20254 min read

Rusty tank in a field under the Milky Way. Star-filled night sky creates a serene, contrasting backdrop. Trees silhouette the horizon.

Living Without Fear: A Catholic Response to Terror Threats and Global Tension

(Photo: Unsplash) By Deacon Ernest Martinez When missiles fly between nations and headlines warn of rising terror threats, the natural...

Guest Contributor

Jul 21, 20254 min read

Sunset over a desert landscape with sparse bushes, distant mountains, and a vapor trail in the sky, creating a warm, tranquil scene.

Simple Rules: Guidance for a Weary Soul

(Photo: Unsplash) “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; and there is nothing new under the sun.” —...

Paul Winkler

Jul 18, 20254 min read

A woman leans on a crib in a softly lit nursery, eyes closed, appearing thoughtful. Books and framed photos fill shelves in the background.

How to Pray as a Mother with Young Kids

(Photo: Lightstock) This is a summary of talks I have given on a “postpartum spirituality,” which technically means “after birth.” Having...

Allison Auth

Jul 17, 20254 min read

Six jet planes in formation fly against a cloudy sky, showcasing sleek designs with red and white patterns, evoking a sense of precision.

Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate

(Photo: Unsplash) "Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate” was printed on the punch cards that fed data into IBM computers in the 1950s, when...

George Weigel

Jul 16, 20253 min read

4 57 8