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How to talk to your kids about transgender issues
concept of complexity of genders, male and female sign combined with maze Emily Zinos may not be a scholar or a doctor, but as a...

Aaron Lambert
Aug 23, 20192 min read


The <em>Catechism</em>: The <em>rest</em> of the story the Bible tells
Dr. Sean Innerst is an assistant professor at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary and teaches classes for the Denver Catholic...

Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 22, 20195 min read


What is the Assumption, anyway?
By Adelaide Mena/Catholic News Agency On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 14, 20193 min read


An Olympian (and Catholic mom) on the transgender threat to women’s sports
Image courtesy of Rebecca Dussault The recent Women’s World Cup soccer championship won by the United States National Team put the...

Mark Haas
Jul 25, 20193 min read


Why do we call priests “father”?
LONGMONT, CO, August 13, 2017: Pastor installation ceremony for Father Humberto Marquez at St. John the Baptist Parish in Longmont....

Bishop Jorge Rodriguez
Jun 7, 20193 min read


Saint Pope Paul VI’s first feast day is May 29 — celebrate and reflect
Pope Paul VI was certainly not the most popular pope of the 20th century. The two events that marked his pontificate were not short of...

Denver Catholic Staff
May 13, 20193 min read


‘Development of doctrine’: An excuse to change Church teaching?
The concept of the “development of doctrine” has become an important topic of discussion for many people in the Church, including...

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 15, 20195 min read


Overcoming scrupulosity with God’s mercy – and a therapist
Ignatius of Loyola, Alphonsus Liguori and Therese of Lisieux are only a few of the saints who suffered from scrupulosity on their path to...

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 11, 20195 min read


From ashes to Easter: Five tidbits about the Lenten season
(Photo: Pixabay) Lent is full of traditions that remind us of our mortality and give us hope for our salvation. Dive deeper into the...

Moira Cullings
Feb 27, 20193 min read


<em>Q&A:</em> Denver priest makes valuable contribution to understanding of Eucharist, Cross in
Father Daniel Cardó, S.C.V., pastor at Holy Name Parish and professor at St. John Vianney Seminary, shared with the Denver Catholic his...

Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 21, 20197 min read


How Our Lady of Guadalupe became the ‘backbone’ of the Mexican people
Over 20 million people set foot on Tepeyac hill every year to witness the living miracle of the woman clothed with the sun and the stars,...

Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 10, 20185 min read


There is nothing better than <em>the</em> Catholic Thanksgiving meal
More than a succulent dinner on a Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a family celebration meant to rejoice in the gift of life and the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 14, 20185 min read


They were fathers and became saints
Fatherhood is undoubtedly a sure path to holiness. Being a faithful husband, educating one’s children in the faith and having Jesus at...
Carmen Elena Villa
Jun 15, 20185 min read


A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico reportedly began to cry
(Photo provided) Hundreds of faithful Catholics are going on pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Hobbs, N.M., where reportedly,...
Carmen Elena Villa
Jun 6, 20182 min read


The voice of the Church against contraceptives
(Photo: Adobe Stock) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the encyclical Humanae Vitae , on human life in which...
Carmen Elena Villa
Feb 5, 20182 min read


Here’s how to fully embrace the art of Advent and true celebration
Advent Candles and Creche Week 4 For parents especially with young children, it’s a difficult balance to raise them in the world with its...

Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 18, 20174 min read


Bishop Rodriguez: The excitement of seeing the “Tilma” brings you to tears
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 11: Vigil Mass in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Joseph Catholic Church on December 11,...
Carmen Elena Villa
Dec 12, 20175 min read


Our Lady of Guadalupe by the numbers
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) “From heaven, a beautiful morning light, the Guadalupan, came down to Tepeyac. Between the roses, on...
Carmen Elena Villa
Dec 7, 20173 min read


The “O” Antiphons, a family-enriching tradition for Advent
As most people begin the Christmas celebrations after thanksgiving, Catholics are called to prepare for the coming of Jesus into their...

Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Dec 6, 20174 min read


Why should you spiritually prepare for Christmas?
The holiday cheer, the Christmas music, the warm drinks and the shopping deals — these are just a few of the things we love most as we...

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 30, 20174 min read
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