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The Psychological Effects of Pornography

Freedom and healing from pornography addiction or dependence are possible. (Photo:Lightstock) By Mark R. Sanders, LPC, CAS St. Raphael...

Catholic Charities

Jul 29, 20255 min read

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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 28, 20256 min read

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Womb to Tomb: Catholic Charities and Mount Olivet Unite to Honor Every Life

(Photo: Adobe Stock) Thanks to a recent partnership between Catholic Charities and Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, dozens of men...

Catholic Charities

Jul 26, 20252 min read

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Mullen Residences at the Highlands: A History of Compassion, A Vibrant New Future

(Photo: Adobe Stock) More than a century ago, philanthropists J.K. and Catherine Mullen, guided by their deep Catholic faith, envisioned...

Guest Contributor

Jul 25, 20252 min read

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When the Door Is Closed… and the Heart Open: An Art Reflection for the Jubilee Year

(Photo by Elizabeth Zelasko) World Youth Day in 2005 was the first time my feet left the soil of my homeland and touched ground overseas....

Elizabeth Zelasko

Jul 25, 20255 min read

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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 24, 20254 min read

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Our Priests By The Numbers

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) For years, we've spoken at length in the United States of a "priest shortage," noting that many...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 24, 20252 min read

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New Ignatian Discernment Institute Launches in Denver, Offers Retreats and Training on Spiritual Discernment

Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV, has led workshops on St. Ignatius of Loyola's Rules of Discernment for decades. Now, with the launch of...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 23, 20253 min read

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The perils of polarization

(Photo: Unsplash) CRACOW — Adam Michnik was one of the great wordsmiths of the revolution of conscience that began to form in mid-1970s...

George Weigel

Jul 23, 20253 min read

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Knights of Columbus Support The Rosary Team in Answer to Pope’s Call to Care for the Forgotten

(Photo provided) By Leo Rodriguez Harry and Susan Grace had just finished praying the Rosary with volunteers from The Rosary Team — Paul...

Guest Contributor

Jul 22, 20253 min read

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Why I Stopped Blaming God: A Catholic Mother's Story of Loss and Hope

Meg suffered her miscarriage in silence for a whole year, until God broke through, bringing healing and new life. (Photo: Lightstock) By...

Guest Contributor

Jul 22, 20254 min read

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Brother John of the Cross to Make Solemn Profession on Feast of St. Ignatius

(Photo provided) This year, the Feast of St. Ignatius will be marked with special solemnity at St. Ignatius Parish in Denver, where...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 22, 20253 min read

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In the Wake of Canceled Appointments, Marisol Health Stands Ready to Serve

(Photo courtesy of Marisol Health) Recently, Planned Parenthood made headlines for canceling thousands of appointments across the...

Catholic Charities

Jul 21, 20251 min read

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WATCH: Real Stories from Catholic Missionaries

Missionary life is not easy! It takes an open and faithful heart to say yes to the Lord's call to serve and spread the Gospel in a...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 21, 20251 min read

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Living Without Fear: A Catholic Response to Terror Threats and Global Tension

(Photo: Unsplash) By Deacon Ernest Martinez When missiles fly between nations and headlines warn of rising terror threats, the natural...

Guest Contributor

Jul 21, 20254 min read

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Holy, Independent: Meet 12 of the Many Americans on the Path to Sainthood

A look at some of the many American men and women poised for sainthood. (Top L-R) Joseph Verbis Lafleur, Michelle Duppong, Father...

National Catholic Register

Jul 19, 20258 min read

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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 18, 20254 min read

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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 17, 20254 min read

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Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate

(Photo: Unsplash) "Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate” was printed on the punch cards that fed data into IBM computers in the 1950s, when...

George Weigel

Jul 16, 20253 min read

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YOU’RE INVITED: Annunciation Heights’ Biggest Party of the Summer – Fiat Fest 2025!

Fiat Fest is fun for all ages, with an accessible race for pro runners and parents pushing double strollers alike! (Photo by André...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 15, 20251 min read

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