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A family of four poses with a priest inside a church adorned with icons and a blue dome. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

‘We Never Talked About God in 25 Years’: A Fort Collins Family’s Journey Back to the Catholic Faith

A full-circle moment, the Smith family found their way back to the Church after decades away. (Photo provided) Wendy Smith can remember...

Jacqueline Gilvard Landry

Sep 205 min read

A blue asthma inhaler on a table; blurred background shows a child in blue, hands covering mouth, in a bright room with a plant.

Prayer, the Rescue Inhaler: What My Child's Asthma Taught Me About the Spiritual Life

Without prayer, the world shrivels up before us; with prayer, the Spirit expands our souls to contain God’s love. (Photo: Adobe Stock)...

Allison Auth

Sep 184 min read

Elderly couple smiling at a gathering, dressed formally with floral corsages. Bright room with people socializing in the background.

Finding Love at Mass in Your 60s: God's Surprising Yes

From a tap on the shoulder to a life together, complete with twists and turns, Mary Anne and Jim found each other in the Heart of Christ....

Alex Mulet

Sep 105 min read

Two women smiling at a table with drinks; one wears glasses and gray striped top, the other a pink floral shirt. Warm, relaxed atmosphere.

The Beauty of Spiritual Motherhood: A Tribute to My Aunt and Godmother, Cora Cain

(Photo provided) This column is late. And we are taking another break from our Theology of the Body series, to which we will return next...

Mary Beth Bonacci

Sep 14 min read

Mother in glasses cradling newborn wrapped in a patterned blanket. Hospital setting. Pink and white tones, tender and calm mood.

Jesus Met Me in the Operating Room: One Mother’s Return to the Heart of the Catholic Faith

After a life-threatening pregnancy, this mom said yes to Jesus — fully and forever. (Photo provided) By Kelly Clark I was raised...

Guest Contributor

Aug 243 min read

Family of six poses inside a decorated church with Christmas trees and wreaths. A child in red adds a festive touch. Smiling faces.

“God is a gentleman. He can’t enter your heart unless you let him in”

A testimony of wounds, searching and a healing encounter with Christ Monica, Armando and their family at Christmas Mass in Fort Morgan....

Rocio Madera

Aug 236 min read

Young man and elderly woman relax on a wicker sofa in a garden with vibrant flowers and greenery, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Loved Into Life: Ted Nagy’s Story

How family, friends and an abuela brought one prodigal son back to the Church. Long before Ted Nagy's return to the Church, his...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 198 min read

Child smiling, wearing oversized pink glasses outdoors on a grassy background. Dressed in a black and white jacket, exuding joy.

Jesus Wept With Us: A Modern Mary and a Modern St. Joseph Walk Their Daughter to Her Heavenly Home

How one girl's faith amid cancer diagnosis and treatment sparked a movement of faith and mercy, and brought her stepfather home to the...

Guest Contributor

Aug 188 min read

Smiling man and woman pose indoors. Man in plaid shirt, woman with long wavy hair. White ceiling beams in the background. Bright, happy mood.

With God, Nothing is Impossible: Taylor and Logan's Journey from Marriage to the Catholic Church

Former "nones," Taylor and Logan found their way to the Catholic Church through restlessness and love. Where Sundays used to be filled...

Guest Contributor

Aug 178 min read

A family and two clergy in white attire smile inside a church with colorful stained-glass windows. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

A Sacramental Smorgasbord: One Family’s Six-Sacrament Entrance into the Catholic Church

The Hodd Family’s Journey to the Church Through Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony (Photo provided) By Maria O’Malley...

Guest Contributor

Aug 125 min read

Priest in purple robe blesses the hands of a man in blue at a church. Congregation stands in pews. Wooden ceiling and organ pipes visible.

‘I Can’t Wait to Receive the Eucharist’: Tom’s Journey to the Catholic Church, After 20 Years of Marriage

The quiet witness and prayer of a Catholic wife, together with the Holy Spirit, brought her husband into the Church. (Photo provided) By...

Guest Contributor

Aug 95 min read

A group of eight smiling people outdoors with snowy mountains in the background. Text on shirts and "Appeal in Action" on the image.

Rooted in Faith, Growing in Family: The Evangelizing Mission of Lisa and Todd Welch

(Photo provided) In a world that often pulls families in every direction, Lisa and Todd Welch are building a movement that brings them...

Archdiocese of Denver

Aug 73 min read

A seminarian in clerical attire and his mother, a blonde woman wearing a blue sweater, are superimposed on a black background. In a speech bubble between them, the words "YOU CONVERTED TOO?" are visible. "SON" and "MOM" are also visible underneath each of them.

WATCH | A Mother and Son Found the Catholic Faith — Without Knowing the Other Was Searching!

By Neil McDonough and André Escaleira, Jr. "I've decided to explore the Catholic Church," Beth Zarian told her son, Steven, one day....

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 41 min read

Mother and child sit on a porch, bathed in warm sunlight. The girl wears blue overalls, both smiling at each other, surrounded by greenery.

Becoming the Trusted Voice: Talking with Your Teens About Sexuality

(Photo: Lightstock) By Julia Sadusky, PsyD Note: In this third part of a four-part mini-series, we delve into how parents can address...

Guest Contributor

Jul 318 min read

Aerial view of flooded rural area with homes and vehicles partially submerged. Brown floodwater surrounds green trees, creating a somber mood.

The Texas Floods: How to Answer Your Children Who Are Asking Questions

A call to prayer from a 9-year old who just wanted to know the answer to one question: ‘Did the girls who died go straight to heaven?...

National Catholic Register

Jul 114 min read

Three people play volleyball outdoors. One jumps to hit the ball over a net, another prepares to block. Trees and a house in the background.

Catholic Community 'On and Off' the Court: How Local Ministries are Fostering Faith-Filled Connections in Denver and Beyond

(Photo by Collin O'Rourke) The world can be a lonely place. Meaningful connection can be tough to come by, especially in a place as...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jul 89 min read

Clergy perform a ritual with incense smoke in a dimly lit cathedral. Ornate altar with white flowers; solemn and reverent atmosphere.

Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious

Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands at the altar during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on May 26, 2024. (Photo: Jeffrey...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 142 min read

A group of nine people in formal attire pose happily outdoors, surrounded by greenery. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

Serving the Family, Serving the Church: The Dual Vocation of a Deacon

Abram with his wife and children. (Photo provided) “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training...

Guest Contributor

Jun 134 min read

A white-clad figure waves from a vehicle in front of a grand cathedral, greeted by a crowd. Clear blue sky and vibrant atmosphere.

Pope Leo XIV to families: Be missionaries of the Gospel who walk with other families

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo: Vatican...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 83 min read

Child in a green sweater hugs an elderly man in white attire, seated in a wheelchair. Others around smile warmly. Indoor setting, joyful mood.

4 Ways Pope Francis Helped Shape My Motherhood

Pope Francis is hugged by a young visitor at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo: Vatican Media) I was...

Allison Auth

May 154 min read

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