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More than a Movie: What is a Conclave? And Other Papal Questions, Answered
(Photo: Unsplash) Cardinals from the corners of the world are making their way to Rome to discern who the next Bishop of Rome might be,...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 24, 20255 min read


Why They Convert: Conversations with New Catholics
Neither homelessness nor divorce, neither addiction nor loneliness, neither anxiety nor brokenness can keep these new Catholics from...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 22, 202516 min read


Do I have to go to Mass when it snows?
(Photo: Unsplash) In another expected surprise, the Colorado weather has changed… again . Our beautiful, sunny, 70-degree run of perfect...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Archbishop Aquila Reflects on Seven Last Words of Christ
(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila published "Standing with Mary...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Apr 18, 202511 min read


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


The Power of Prayer: Relying on God in Times of Uncertainty
(Photo: Pexels) From job transitions to facing tragedy and loss, prayer remains a constant in the Christian life. For many in Northern...

Kara Klausner
Mar 29, 20253 min read


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


8 Things to Know and Share About the Annunciation
The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we...

National Catholic Register
Mar 25, 20256 min read


Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence
(Photo: Lightstock) By Cynthia Perez/CNA The Catholic Church has a series of practices and traditions that mark the liturgical calendar...

Catholic News Agency
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 13, 20254 min read


Servant of God Chiara Corbella: A Witness to the Sweetness of the Cross
Servant of God Chiara Corbella by Leanne Bowen. (Used with artist's permission) Chiara’s photo is itself a profession of faith. Adorned...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Thirty-Six Pounds of Honey, God’s Love and One Sweet Lenten Lesson
(Photo provided) It was a quiet Sunday evening, and I was making a cup of my favorite before-bed tea. My fellow missionaries had just...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 7, 20254 min read


Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope: in Denver, to Rome and to the Heart of the Father
(Photo by Allison Holdridge) By Father Samuel Morehead Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception An encounter with...

Guest Contributor
Mar 6, 20253 min read


‘Why don’t I ask for your help more often?’: Resolving to Surrender to God this Lent
(Photo: Pexels, edited) By Stacy Baum I’ve had two MRIs in the past six weeks. The first — my first ever — was on my hip. And let me...

Guest Contributor
Mar 2, 20254 min read


'What should I give up for Lent?': 10 Creative Ideas for a Season of Unexpected Growth
(Photo: Lightstock) Giving up chocolate again this Lent? Looking for a way to mix things up this year? Lent is all about growing...

Marie San Jose
Feb 28, 20253 min read


New Book by Denver Priest Explores What Blessings Are
(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Ryan Brady A Denver priest, busy as he may be in an active parish and teaching at a respected seminary, has...

Guest Contributor
Feb 21, 20253 min read


How Can I Bring the Liturgical Calendar to Life in My Family’s Daily Routine?
(Photo: Lightstock) The beginning of February is big for celebrations here in the Auth household. We celebrate our 5th child’s birthday...

Allison Auth
Feb 20, 20255 min read


A New Love in Our Hearts: Charity
The Trinity by Andrei Rublev, c. 1425. (Photo: Public Domain) By Father José Noriega, D.C.J.M. Professor, St. John Vianney Theological...

Guest Contributor
Feb 18, 20255 min read


What does the Catholic Church teach about labor unions and strikes?
(Photo: Pexels) As the King Soopers strike heads into its second of two weeks, Catholic Christians might begin to wonder: what does the...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 13, 20254 min read


How a Baby Schooled Me
(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) I sat in front of a baby at Mass Sunday, and I ended up the one crying. I actually got to church...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 12, 20254 min read
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