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By Hillary Draftz West Area Director for FOCUS “Do this. Don’t do that.” My first tour through the Gospel of Matthew at age 15 was an...

(Photo: Unsplash, edited) Reminder: viewing a TV or online Mass does not fulfill the Sunday or Holy Day obligation, but is intended to be...

In both the Roman and Byzantine liturgical calendars, Lent 2022 has coincided with a brutal war in Ukraine. That war was launched by...

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures The film industry is not kind to Catholic priests. Generally speaking, priests as depicted on film fall...

More than 70 bishops from around the world including Archbishop Samuel Aquila have released a “ fraternal open letter ” to Germany’s...

NCAA Official Verne Harris, a parishioner at Cure d'Ars Catholic Church in Denver, officiating during an NCAA Tournament game in 2017....

Amidst the refrain of Hail Mary’s in the background, hundreds of faithful took to the streets around the Stapleton Planned Parenthood...

It sounds like a paradox, but Jesus taught us with his life that the key to conquering death is surrendering to the Father in trust. The...

Photo by Devon Divine via Unsplash It is my hope that our Democratic Legislators and Governor Polis take a moment to consider the gravity...

“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” Our Lady of Fatima offered hope in the Second Secret she revealed in 1917 that despite...

On May 13, 1982, Pope John Paul II flew to Portugal on a pilgrimage of thanksgiving for his life having been spared the year before. At...

(Photo by Olivia Britt Photography) After nearly a month of intense deliberations, passionate testimonies and public debate, Gov. Jared...

When it comes to explaining concepts like Lent and the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist to kids, the below reactions are likely to...

(Photo: Daniel Petty / Office of Catholic Schools) This is the tenth and final article of a 10-part series that seeks to shed light on...

Why is it that the day after you give up chocolate, coffee, or soda for Lent, your local grocery store builds a huge display of it at the...

DENVER, CO: General marketing shots of St. Joseph's Parish in Denver. (Photo by Brandon Young) Built in 1888, the stately red brick St....

Every war is a defeat for humanity, because men and women endowed with reason should be able to resolve their differences without mass...

Now in its 20th season, the vocal competition show, American Idol, continues to draw in competitors and fans. More than 100,000 aspiring...

(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Having worked across the street from two major abortion facilities in my life, I have watched many women...

(Photo by Daniel Petty / A&D Creative) This is the ninth article of a 10-part series that seeks to shed light on the tremendous things...