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Faith & Spirituality

Man gazes upward with clasped hands beside a church at sunset. The sky glows orange, creating a peaceful, reflective mood.

Venerable Matt Talbot: The Saint of Sobriety

The Irish alcoholic conquered addiction with the help of grace, prayer and penance, and lived a life completely transformed by Jesus and...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

4 days ago6 min read

A woman in a blue headscarf prays with clasped hands. Her eyes are closed, expressing serenity. Soft lighting creates a peaceful mood.

Pray the Mental Health Novena This Respect Life Month!

(Photo: Lightstock) You are invited to join in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Novena for Mental Health from October...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 301 min read

Ancient mural depicting a haloed figure extending a hand to a man in red. Others watch nearby. Text in Cyrillic above. Earthy tones.

The Father Desires Healing and Wholeness

(Photo: Lightstock) Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is clear: the Father desires to heal his children. He healed the blind and the lame,...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Sep 294 min read

Three people sit on a beige couch with a black Labrador dog. The scene is warm and cozy with natural light, creating a joyful mood.

Do Animals Go to Heaven?

As the Feast of St. Francis, the most famous saintly animal lover, approaches, you might be asking: do all dogs really go to Heaven?...

Jared Staudt

Sep 255 min read

Silhouetted couple stands under a tree with a red snake. Vibrant leaves in orange, green, and teal create a lively, abstract scene.

Catholics and gender ideology

"And God created them male and female," the Book of Genesis reads. (Photo: Lightstock) In this raw, emotionally overwrought moment in our...

George Weigel

Sep 243 min read

Hiker with a backpack approaches a meditating person on a mountain peak at sunset. Silhouetted against an orange sky with distant hills.

The Search for Meaning: What Buddhism Can't Provide

They thought they were seeking peace. In truth, God was already seeking them. (Photo generated by AI) “Man is by nature and vocation a...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Sep 39 min read

Green book cover titled "The Frassati Field Guide" by Bobby Angel. Includes text "An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue" and two portraits.

The Frassati Field Guide: A DIY Retreat with the Church’s Newest (Soon-to-be) Saint

Part biography, part retreat, Bobby Angel’s new book makes holiness feel as attainable as the next hike. The Frassati Field Guide by...

Guest Contributor

Sep 14 min read

Family with three kids stands in a grassy field, holding hats. Sheep graze in the distance under a blue sky. Calm, rural scene.

Faith on the Farm, and in the Fields

Across the tight-knit farm communities of Northern Colorado, Catholic families are rooted in faith. For these ranchers and farmers,...

Kristine Newkirk

Aug 188 min read

Priests in white robes sit in a cathedral with stained glass windows. Sunlight streams in, creating a serene atmosphere.

How the Church Chooses a New Archbishop: A Guide for Denver Catholics

Bishops from around the country made their way to Denver for the episcopal ordination of Bishop Jorge Rodriguez at the Cathedral Basilica...

Denver Catholic Staff

Aug 164 min read

People in robes form a circle, gazing at a radiant dove in flames above. The scene is ethereal, with swirling warm colors.

Be My Witnesses = Share Your Testimony

(Photo: Lightstock) Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he made a promise to his disciples: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit...

Scott Elmer, D. Min.

Aug 55 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 15 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 286 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 244 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 184 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 174 min read

Clergymen in white robes, heads bowed in prayer, stand in a church with intricate arches. A man wears a pink skullcap, setting is solemn.

5 Prayer Intentions for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual 2025 Chrism Mass, in which the holy oils used throughout the Church year are blessed....

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 143 min read

Mosaic of a figure with halo and gesture, holding a book, set against a golden background with intricate patterns and visible text.

Why We Need the Creed: An Anniversary that Matters

Mosaic detail of Christ Pantocrator from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) Anniversaries help us to...

Jared Staudt

Jul 105 min read

Man in a suit stands in a grand, empty church, facing the altar. Ornate chandeliers and tall arches create a serene and reflective mood.

Roamin' Catholics

Common to modern Catholic life has become the dynamic of parish shopping, driving whatever distance we might to find the perfect fit. This is nothing new and hasn’t been since the automobile’s appearance. More problematic than driving to the “right” parish, however, is the seeming prevalence of Catholics who never actually make a purchase.

Guest Contributor

Jun 305 min read

Man seen through a confessional screen in a wooden booth. The setting is dimly lit, conveying a solemn, contemplative mood.

The Other Side of the Screen: The Priest’s Front-Row Seat to Mercy in Action in Confession

(Photo: Josh Applegate/Unsplash) You find your way into a Catholic church, and it’s quiet. Really quiet. The lights are low, except for a...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jun 2716 min read

A group of people in robes stand beneath a radiant light in a grand hall. They appear awed and inspired. Vivid reds, blues, and pillars dominate.

God Keeps His Promise: A Pentecost Art Reflection on the Advocate Who Dwells Within

Pentecost by Jean Restout, c. 1732. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) It is easy to be caught off guard by Pentecost. If I don’t...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Jun 274 min read

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