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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


That which you most desire
(Photo: Pexels) In our Catholic tradition, we esteem the saints of heaven and ask them to help us with their prayers. But along with the...

Bishop Jorge Rodriguez
Nov 21, 20173 min read


This one daily practice can transform you both spiritually and mentally
The Thanksgiving season is usually when we more intentionally think about gratitude — but it often ends with the holiday. While it’s good...

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 20, 20175 min read


The first martyrs of America
The Three children martyrs of Tlaxcala, Cristobal, Antonio and Juan at San Luis Obispo Parish in Tlaxcala, Mexico. (Photo: Alejandro...
Carmen Elena Villa
Oct 23, 20173 min read


Stanley Francis Rother, a shepherd who didn’t run
(Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City) Father Stanley Francis Rother, an Oklahoma native, knew his life was in danger. Why?...
Carmen Elena Villa
Sep 21, 20174 min read


Preparing for the hour of death
The Catholic Church “encourages us to prepare ourselves for the hour of our death,” (Catechism 1014), and provides ministry to the dying....

Roxanne King
May 24, 20175 min read
Newly canonized saints reflect holiness in daily life
Along with José de Jesús Sánchez del Río, Pope Francis canonized another six saints of four nationalities on Sunday, Oct. 16. Elizabeth...
Carmen Elena Villa
Oct 26, 20166 min read


Spiritual classics you can read in, like, 30 minutes.
The Roman Catholic Church has existed for 2,000 years and has been blessed with great writers and orators since the beginning. Many of...

Denver Catholic Staff
May 4, 20163 min read
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