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Struggling With Anxiety? What the Bible Says About Finding Peace

These reflections from Scripture reveal how Jesus meets us in our worries and brings lasting peace. (Photo: Lightstock) I have been an anxious person for most of my life, but it definitely ramped up when I became a mom. Over the last fourteen years of motherhood, I’ve learned a lot about where my anxiety comes from, and I’ve learned tools to help deal with it. In particular, God has spoken to me through his Word to show me a path forward through my mental struggles. I will sh

Allison Auth

Oct 16, 20255 min read

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The Sacred Heart’s 350-Year Legacy Began with One Humble Nun

Before the flicker of a sanctuary candle, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque beheld the Heart of Christ — and the world has never been the same. (Photo: Nheyob / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0) A young woman prays quietly, kneeling at a wooden pew in a cool stone chapel. It’s a night like many others. A cold breeze squeezes through the wooden window panes. The chapel is quiet, with the warm, sweet smell of candle wax and incense from recent feast days. She turns the pages of a small

Father Joe Laramie, SJ

Oct 16, 20254 min read

Clerics in white and gold robes hold banners and canopy in a Eucharistic procession outside a Planned Parenthood building on a sunny day.

YOU'RE INVITED: Join Archbishop Aquila for Eucharistic Procession at Planned Parenthood

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila leads the annual Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver mere days before the 2024 elections. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) On the morning of Saturday, October 25, Catholics from across Northern Colorado will gather at an unlikely place: outside the largest abortion provider in the state. There, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila will lead the faithful in a Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver’s Park Hill neighbo

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 14, 20253 min read

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How My Son with Down Syndrome and Autism Taught Me the Secret to Peace

From lost remotes to deeper faith, my son is teaching me to let go of control and find God’s peace in even the most unexpected places — like the ice dispenser. (Photo provided) By Meg Stout Like all parents, my husband and I have learned a great deal from our children about life. But Paul, having Down Syndrome and Autism, has been my best teacher. Paul cycles through different quirky habits. Imagine pouring yourself a nice drink. You take a sip, place it on the counter and wa

Guest Contributor

Oct 11, 20253 min read

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Mary’s Presence in the Final Years: The Rosary Team Brings Hope to Seniors

(Photo provided) By Teresa Rodriguez After finishing the Rosary with her fellow residents and volunteers from The Rosary Team , Martha...

Guest Contributor

Oct 5, 20254 min read

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What Parishioners Need to Know About Their Priests: An Interview with Chrism Founder Matthew Rudolph

(Photo: Lightstock) Situated in the heart of Denver, Matthew Rudolph is on a mission to help priests discover their unique design, so...

Allison Auth

Oct 3, 20255 min read

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10 Lessons from Mother Cabrini to Inspire Us This Cabrini Day

(Photo courtesy of Mother Cabrini Shrine) By Molly Johnson Each year on the first Monday of October, Coloradans celebrate Cabrini Day — a...

Guest Contributor

Oct 2, 20255 min read

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Archbishop’s Prayer Intention for October: For the Conversion of our Nation

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek...

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 1, 20252 min read

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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 30, 20251 min read

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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 18, 20254 min read

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WATCH LIVE: Archdiocese of Denver to Celebrate Priestly Ordinations of Two Deacons on September 20

(Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) The joy of priestly ordination will once again fill the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 15, 20252 min read

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UPDATED: Evergreen High School Shooting: Catholic Community Mobilizes to Provide Comfort and Support

(Photo credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office) Tragedy struck Evergreen High School on Wednesday when gunfire erupted on campus,...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 10, 20252 min read

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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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