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Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis sprinkles ashes during the celebration of Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Basilica of Santa...

Catholic News Agency
Mar 8, 20252 min read


Pope Francis asks Christians to start Lent ‘full of hope’ in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
(Photo: Unsplash) By Kristina Millare/CNA Pope Francis asked Christians on Ash Wednesday to set out in the footsteps of Jesus Christ,...

Catholic News Agency
Mar 8, 20252 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


Denver Catholic Lenten Cookbook: Mediterranean Braised Chickpea Rice Bowls
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Cost: $ Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup white rice 2 1/2 cups water...

Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 7, 20252 min read


NEW PASTORAL NOTE: Standing with Mary at the Foot of the Cross
"Mary at the Foot of the Cross," a new icon commissioned by the Archdiocese of Denver and written by Elizabeth Zelasko, a local sacred...

Archdiocese of Denver
Mar 5, 20251 min read


Who is ‘Mary at the Foot of the Cross’? Explaining the Archdiocese’s New Icon
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila with Elizabeth Zelasko, a local sacred artist and Denver Catholic columnist who wrote the "Mary at the Foot...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Archbishop Aquila Announces Public Period of Nine-Year Novena Ahead of Extraordinary Jubilee of our Salvation in 2033
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during Mass preceding the unveiling of the new "Mary at the Foot of the Cross" icon, which will be the...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 5, 20254 min read


A Vision of Hope: Archbishop Aquila unveils new "Mary at the Foot of the Cross" icon ahead of 2033 Jubilee
Archdiocese encouraged to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in nine-year novena preparing for the 2000th anniversary of our salvation...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Lent and the purification of memory
President Ronald Reagan meets with Pope John Paul II during a visit to the Papal Library Vatican Pontifical Palace in 1982. (Photo:...

George Weigel
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Getting Ready for Lent as a Family
Thoughts on living liturgically at home and in the family (Photo: Unsplash) By Karin Middleton Associate Director of Family Ministry for...

Guest Contributor
Mar 4, 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


The Power of Vulnerable Love: Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ' and Lent
The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, c. 1602. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) With his hands still clasped in the posture of...

Elizabeth Zelasko
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Why We Need Lent: Advice from St. Benedict
Portrait of St. Benedict of Nursia by Herman Nieg, c. 1926. (Photo: Georges Jansoone/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Lent shouldn’t be...

Jared Staudt
Feb 27, 20254 min read


How can we grow in love through leadership this Lent?
The Catholic Business Leader’s Struggle Between Selfishness and Love (Photo: Adobe Stock) In the competitive business world, success is...

Paul Winkler
Feb 21, 20254 min read


An Examination of Love as Lent approaches
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Over the last few years, I have spoken and written often about the importance of abiding in relationship with the...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 10, 20254 min read


How the Good Friday liturgy can change your life
DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, center, prostrates himself along with other deacons during the beginning of the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 29, 20244 min read


The Plenary Indulgences of Holy Week, Easter Octave and Divine Mercy Sunday for Everyone
(Photo: Grant Witty / Unsplash) By Joseph Pronechen/National Catholic Register Holy Week and Divine Mercy Sunday, present everyone with...

National Catholic Register
Mar 26, 20246 min read


SJV Seminarians to host Tenebrae prayer services during Holy Triduum
Photo by Josh Applegate via Unsplash If waking up before sunrise during Holy Week is one of your Lenten penances, then why not join the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 25, 20242 min read


WATCH | How to make a Palm Leaf Cross
Every Catholic knows the feeling of sitting in the pew holding a loose palm and seeing a beautifully made palm leaf cross a few rows...

Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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