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

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

A woman in black kneels at a cross, touching a man's feet, which are bleeding. The sky is cloudy, conveying a solemn mood.

Jesus’ Feet: A Triduum Meditation

(Photo: Lightstock) For Christmas, I bought myself the new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, and ever since New Year’s, I have been reading...

Allison Auth

Apr 17, 20254 min read

Man carrying large wooden cross along a rural road; vast field in background. Black and white image conveys a solemn, reflective mood.

On the Way of the Cross, in Ukraine and Hong Kong

(Photo: Lightstock) Last Christmas, I borrowed a thought from the English spiritual writer Caryll Houselander and suggested in this space...

George Weigel

Apr 16, 20253 min read

Smiling child in green shirt and denim overalls at playground, blurred bench and trees in background, sunlight creating a joyful mood.

Demystifying Autism: A Catholic Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Embracing Neurodiversity

(Photo: Pexels) By Christina Bordeaux, PsyD Licensed Psychologist , St. Raphael Counseling Parenthood is full of joy, excitement...

Catholic Charities

Apr 12, 20255 min read

Elon Musk and the Impossible

Elon Musk, founder of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - SpaceX, joins President Donald J. Trump at a launch briefing in preparation...

Jared Staudt

Apr 10, 20254 min read

Sunset over St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The golden sun illuminates the domed structure, with a warm glow casting over the cityscape.

Synodality against episcopacy?

(Photo: Pixabay) After defining , within strict limits, the infallibility of papal teaching on faith and morals, the First Vatican...

George Weigel

Apr 9, 20253 min read

A baby in white is held over a crystal bowl during a baptism. A hand gently touches the baby's head, with water dripping down.

More than Another Class: Baptism Prep as an Opportunity for Evangelization

(Photo: Pixabay/Pexels) I know the parents of a one-year-old boy who recently attended a Baptism prep class at a parish. The mother is a...

Allison Auth

Apr 5, 20254 min read

Pope St. John Paul II, vested in yellow and white robes, holds a cross, eyes closed in prayer. Background features blurred floral decorations. Peaceful atmosphere.

Pope St. John Paul II, Doctor of the Church?

Pope St. John Paul II celebrates Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver during World Youth Day 1993....

George Weigel

Apr 2, 20253 min read

Two women converse outdoors, one in a wheelchair with a gray coat, the other smiling in a black "Christ in the City" jacket; blurred crowd behind.

Love Your Neighbor Out of Love for God

(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...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Mar 31, 20254 min read

Crucifix with a golden Jesus, arms outstretched, surrounded by colorful religious scenes on a wooden cross, set against a gray wall.

Will You Sit with Christ's Holy, Sorrowful Face this Lent?

Understanding Christ's Love through Iconography and the Cross Artist(s) Unknown. Maestro della Croce 434 . “Crucifix with Stories of the...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Mar 28, 20254 min read

Inside a grand cathedral with ornate columns and arches, people walk beneath intricate ceilings. Warm lighting and statues create a solemn mood.

Why the Catholic Church Celebrates Jubilee Years: Restoration, Renewal, Mercy and Freedom

(Photo: Pixabay) Why does the Church celebrate Jubilee years? The concept comes from the Old Testament, marking the completion of seven...

Jared Staudt

Mar 27, 20254 min read

Busy airport security checkpoint with crowds navigating through scanners. Large American flag hangs in the background, creating a bustling scene.

A Mission-Mindset

(Photo: Unsplash) I power my way past those walking casually. Need to beat them to the TSA Pre-Check lines. “Boarding pass?” I flash my...

Tanner Kalina

Mar 26, 20254 min read

US flag waving on a tall flagpole against a blue sky, next to a modern building. The scene exudes a sense of patriotism and calm.

Against the politics of grievance

(Photo: Unsplash) “Woke,” shorthand for what was once known as “political correctness,” helped fuel a grievance-based progressive...

George Weigel

Mar 26, 20253 min read

Two stylized human brains are side by side on a beige background, one bright pink and the other blue, showcasing intricate details.

Why Men and Women’s Brains Are Wired Differently — And How It Affects Us All

(Photo: Pixabay, edited) My brother, a medical doctor, says that I got my MD from Google University. He is not wrong. I’m a theologian,...

Mary Beth Bonacci

Mar 25, 20255 min read

A businessman hunches over his computer, looking stressed, as he works on a project.

Is Your Pursuit of Happiness Making You Miserable?

(Photo: Pexels) Every decision we’ve ever made, are making now, or will make in the future is driven by our desire to be happy....

Paul Winkler

Mar 21, 20254 min read

Parents, Stay in the Ache of Longing this Lent

(Photo: Lightstock) I awoke with a start, my heart pounding, glad I had only dreamt that our four-year-old son fell off a 30-foot balcony...

Allison Auth

Mar 20, 20254 min read

Elderly man in suit and glasses contemplates with hands clasped. Wears watch, sitting in a blurred indoor setting, serious mood.

The Henry J. Hyde Federal Building, please

(Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) DuPage County is one of the collar counties bordering Chicago. For years, it had the great good...

George Weigel

Mar 19, 20253 min read

How Fatherhood Showed Me the Depths of God's Love for Me

(Photo provided) By Drew Gai Becoming a father didn’t spontaneously make me a better Christian, but it has made it harder to be such a...

Guest Contributor

Mar 18, 20252 min read

Catholic Therapists' (Short) Guide to Denver Dating

(Photo: Unsplash) Dr. Michelle Connor-Harris and Mark Sanders St. Raphael Counseling If you’re a Catholic in your 20s, 30s or even 40s...

Catholic Charities

Mar 14, 20253 min read

The Works of the Father: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live

Jesus in the Storm on the Galilee Sea by Louis Janmot. (Photo: Public Domain/ArtVee) God has appointed us to bear fruit. In the...

Jared Staudt

Mar 12, 20254 min read

6 79 10