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Man gazes upward with clasped hands beside a church at sunset. The sky glows orange, creating a peaceful, reflective mood.

Venerable Matt Talbot: The Saint of Sobriety

The Irish alcoholic conquered addiction with the help of grace, prayer and penance, and lived a life completely transformed by Jesus and...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

7 hours ago6 min read

Four stained glass portraits of religious figures with halos, in prayer or holding objects. Backgrounds in gold and blue, creating a serene mood.

Faith, Mental Health and the Saints: The Catholic Call to Care for Mind, Body and Soul

Holiness and mental health are not mutually exclusive — in fact, God meets us precisely in our struggles. (Photo: Denver Catholic design)...

Catholic Charities

4 days ago5 min read

A woman in a blue headscarf prays with clasped hands. Her eyes are closed, expressing serenity. Soft lighting creates a peaceful mood.

Pray the Mental Health Novena This Respect Life Month!

(Photo: Lightstock) You are invited to join in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Novena for Mental Health from October...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 301 min read

Ancient mural depicting a haloed figure extending a hand to a man in red. Others watch nearby. Text in Cyrillic above. Earthy tones.

The Father Desires Healing and Wholeness

(Photo: Lightstock) Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is clear: the Father desires to heal his children. He healed the blind and the lame,...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Sep 294 min read

Woman with a patterned gray headscarf stands in a dimly lit room with a red cloth on a podium. She wears a floral dress and looks calm.

From Darkness to Light: Maria Tell's Journey of Faith

Maria Tell's journey is one out of darkness into light. This survivor now gives of her time to support others in their own journeys....

Kristine Newkirk

Sep 158 min read

Family with three kids stands in a grassy field, holding hats. Sheep graze in the distance under a blue sky. Calm, rural scene.

Faith on the Farm, and in the Fields

Across the tight-knit farm communities of Northern Colorado, Catholic families are rooted in faith. For these ranchers and farmers,...

Kristine Newkirk

Aug 188 min read

People in robes form a circle, gazing at a radiant dove in flames above. The scene is ethereal, with swirling warm colors.

Be My Witnesses = Share Your Testimony

(Photo: Lightstock) Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he made a promise to his disciples: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit...

Scott Elmer, D. Min.

Aug 55 min read

A man in ornate red and gold vestments holds a wafer aloft during a religious ceremony. Elegant altar decor and candle in the foreground.

Conversion: A Lifelong Journey

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) As I look back upon my life, I am filled with gratitude to the Father who bestowed so many graces...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Aug 45 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

Man in a suit stands in a grand, empty church, facing the altar. Ornate chandeliers and tall arches create a serene and reflective mood.

Roamin' Catholics

Common to modern Catholic life has become the dynamic of parish shopping, driving whatever distance we might to find the perfect fit. This is nothing new and hasn’t been since the automobile’s appearance. More problematic than driving to the “right” parish, however, is the seeming prevalence of Catholics who never actually make a purchase.

Guest Contributor

Jun 305 min read

Six nuns in navy and white habits smile together outdoors on a sunny day, with green trees in the background, exuding a joyful mood.

God, Community, Mission: A Call to Christian Community

(Photo courtesy of the Sisters of Life) By Mother Agnes Mary, S.V. “The people who died in Dachau shaped my adult life.” With these...

Guest Contributor

Jun 166 min read

Sacred Heart with thorns and flame on a yellow background. Faint image of people in robes in pews. Black and yellow striped border.

Love the Church, Serve the Church: Denver's Dire Need for Priestly Vocations

(Composite design using public domain/Denver Catholic file photos) When asked about the "greatest commandment," Jesus gave a glimpse into...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jun 97 min read

A person in armor holds a flag reading "Jesus Maria" amid white lilies with a gothic building behind. Serious expression, historical vibe.

Love the Church and Step Boldly Into the Mission

St. Joan of Arc by Albert Lynch, c. 1903. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) As we begin a new papacy with Pope Leo XIV, we find...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Jun 24 min read

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Good is not Good Enough: Loving our Neighbors through the Spiritual Works of Mercy

(Photo: Unsplash) Our coffees clanked down on the counter. Steam rose out of the mug, twisting and circling as it floated up into...

Tanner Kalina

May 195 min read

Nuns in black habits stand solemnly in a church amidst incense smoke, with sunlight highlighting their expressions, creating a serene atmosphere.

An Invisible Love for Neighbor: The Spiritual Charity of the Abbey of St. Walburga's Nuns

(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Loving God can be tough enough, but loving your neighbor? Even tougher sometimes. The Apostle St. John...

André Escaleira, Jr.

May 55 min read

Two men in striped uniforms sit in a dimly lit room, holding hands, conveying a tense yet intimate atmosphere. Another man listens nearby.

Pray for Your Persecutors: New Catholic Film Shares the Inspiring Story of the Martyr for Charity, St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Maximilian Kolbe prays with a fellow prisoner in a starvation bunker in Auschwitz. (Photo courtesy of Triumph of the Heart )...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 145 min read

Bearded man in a beanie holds a sign reading "Seeking Human Kindness" in a subway station. People walk by in the background. Black and white.

'I Just Want to Be Your Friend': The Corporal Works of Mercy as a Means of Encountering Christ

(Photo: Unsplash) By Senite Sahlezghi (Denver Catholic file photo) Evening Prayer had just ended, the smell of incense still looming in...

Guest Contributor

Apr 75 min read

Two women converse outdoors, one in a wheelchair with a gray coat, the other smiling in a black "Christ in the City" jacket; blurred crowd behind.

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 314 min read

‘You cannot live without Eucharist’: Abram León’s Testimony of Faith, Commitment and Service

(Photo provided) Abram León, associate director of lay ecclesial movements for the Archdiocese of Denver, was born and raised in a...

Rocio Madera

Mar 244 min read

‘He’s been my life completely’: 102-year-old’s Testimony

(Photo provided) Marion Bartscherer has been through the wringer in her long life. The 102-year-old resident at The Gardens at St....

André Escaleira, Jr.

Mar 174 min read

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