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Crowd gathers in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, under cloudy skies. The basilica and obelisk are prominent. Mood is solemn and lively.

How to watch the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA)...

Catholic News Agency

Sep 5, 20254 min read

Hiker with a backpack approaches a meditating person on a mountain peak at sunset. Silhouetted against an orange sky with distant hills.

The Search for Meaning: What Buddhism Can't Provide

They thought they were seeking peace. In truth, God was already seeking them. (Photo generated by AI) “Man is by nature and vocation a...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Sep 3, 20259 min read

Green book cover titled "The Frassati Field Guide" by Bobby Angel. Includes text "An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue" and two portraits.

The Frassati Field Guide: A DIY Retreat with the Church’s Newest (Soon-to-be) Saint

Part biography, part retreat, Bobby Angel’s new book makes holiness feel as attainable as the next hike. The Frassati Field Guide by...

Guest Contributor

Sep 1, 20254 min read

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Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Synodal Journey of the Archdiocese of Denver

(Photo: composite created by Archdiocesan Communications team) In the words of St. Augustine, our hearts remain restless until they rest...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Aug 28, 202510 min read

The image shows a religious figure smiling warmly at a young boy in a green robe with a gold cross, surrounded by a crowd in a church.

Pope Leo XIV invites Church to pray and fast for peace on Queenship of Mary feast day

Pope Leo XIV greets a young papal admirer in St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at the...

Catholic News Agency

Aug 20, 20253 min read

A priest in white holds a monstrance on stage. Candles lit on an altar. Audience in dim light with phone lights, creating a reverent mood.

“YES, This is My Body, This is My Blood, My Divinity”: Denver Hosts First Metanoia 2025

One of the most powerful moments of the Metanoia conference was, without a doubt, the Holy Hour. (Photo: Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic)...

Rocio Madera

Aug 11, 20254 min read

People walk through rubble-strewn street with damaged buildings. Overcast sky adds a somber mood. A child in red and a blue tarp are visible.

Praying for Peace in the Holy Land: A Call to Prayer and Trust in God

A street in northern Gaza pictured in the aftermath of the siege during the initial phase of the 2025 ceasefire. (Photo: Jaber Jehad...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 30, 20254 min read

A speaker addresses an attentive audience in a wood-paneled room. A laptop and projector screen are visible, creating an academic atmosphere.

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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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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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

A woman leans on a crib in a softly lit nursery, eyes closed, appearing thoughtful. Books and framed photos fill shelves in the background.

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

Clergymen in white robes, heads bowed in prayer, stand in a church with intricate arches. A man wears a pink skullcap, setting is solemn.

5 Prayer Intentions for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual 2025 Chrism Mass, in which the holy oils used throughout the Church year are blessed....

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 14, 20253 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 11, 20254 min read

People standing and praying in a sunlit church with stained-glass windows. The mood is serene, with soft light highlighting wooden pews.

PHOTOS | Spiritual Mothers Pray for Our Spiritual Fathers at Mass on World Day of Prayer for Sanctification of Priests

Faithful from across the archdiocese gathered in prayer at Sacred Heart Parish in Denver on Friday's Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and...

Guest Contributor

Jul 2, 20254 min read

A group of people in robes stand beneath a radiant light in a grand hall. They appear awed and inspired. Vivid reds, blues, and pillars dominate.

God Keeps His Promise: A Pentecost Art Reflection on the Advocate Who Dwells Within

Pentecost by Jean Restout, c. 1732. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) It is easy to be caught off guard by Pentecost. If I don’t...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Jun 27, 20254 min read

Woman in black hat and beige robe holds a baby in white attire with a rosary. Heart symbol above. Green background with mountains.

Servant of God Julia Greeley Featured in New Book on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

(Denver Catholic file photo) If the Sacred Heart of Jesus beat physically on Earth today, what would it sound like? What would the fire...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 27, 20253 min read

A hand holds a small cross against a dimly lit background, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Light casts a gentle glow on the fingers.

U.S. Catholic Bishops Announce Religious Freedom Week Theme: ‘Witnesses to Hope’

The USCCB’s annual report on the state of religious liberty expressed concerns about policies on immigration, gender ideology, abortion,...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 19, 20252 min read

Stained glass art depicting hands holding a red heart with a crown of thorns, flames, and rays in the background, creating a luminous effect.

Wounded Love: Self-protection vs. Self-gift

(Photo: Lightstock) My first job at a parish after graduating from college was a bit of a shock. Coming down the mountain, so to speak,...

Allison Auth

Jun 19, 20254 min read

Bishop in red robes prays with eyes closed in a church, next to a statue of a saint. Warm light, reverent mood, stained glass visible.

4 Ways to Pray for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual graduation Mass for graduates of the Denver Catholic Biblical School at St. Thomas...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jun 16, 20254 min read

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This Father's Day, A Denver Dad and His Daughter Show What Prayerful Love to the Forgotten Looks Like

Scott and Lindsay Hudson, two dedicated volunteers with The Rosary Team. (Photo provided) By Teresa Rodriguez For over two years, Scott...

Guest Contributor

Jun 13, 20253 min read

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