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Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

National Catholic Register

Feb 10, 2022

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On Good Friday, Sony Pictures will tell the true story of a Catholic priest

Mark Wahlberg plays Stuart Long in Columbia Pictures’ ‘Father Stu.’ (Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures) By Kathy Schiffer Sony Pictures has...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Lisa Cotter

Dec 22, 2021

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5 Unique Ways to Celebrate Christmas like a Catholic

(Photo: Lightstock) From mistletoe in doorways to an elf on the shelf, there are dozens of Christmas traditions. Some, like stockings,...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Roxanne King

Apr 19, 2021

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A priest’s top five reasons for returning to confession

Father Andreas Hoeck, Chair of sacred Scripture at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary and a confessor at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, shared five reasons with the Denver Catholic on why people who have been away from the sacrament of reconciliation for some time should return. 1. Peace and Joy: For those who have been away from confession for a long time, one would encourage them to go and experience again the inner peace and joy that come with the reception of...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Jenny Uebbing

Dec 30, 2020

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5 Ways to Supercharge 2021

man sitting on top of mountain, achievement or opportunity concept, hiker looking forward on beautiful panoramic landscape (Photo: Adobe...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

EWTN News

Dec 7, 2020

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Advent at Home: How Catholics are preparing for a season of joy – even in 2020

By Mary Farrow/Catholic News Agency Wry jokes and memes about the decided awfulness of the year 2020 – with the pandemic, ensuing lockdowns and economic distress, as well as civil unrest in a turbulent election year – are well known to just about anyone on social media. Now, Christians find themselves entering into Advent, a season that is supposed to be one of joyful preparation for the celebration of Christmas, as well as preparation for the eventual Second Coming of Christ. Much like...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Denver Catholic Staff

Nov 20, 2020

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Denver Catholic’s 2020 Christmas gift guide

(Photo: Gareth Harper / Unsplash) If you’re anything like us, then you can hardly believe we’re just slightly over a month away from...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Denver Catholic Staff

Nov 29, 2019

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The 2019 Denver Catholic Christmas Gift Guide

It’s that time of year already! Without further ado, here is the official Denver Catholic Christmas Gift Guide for 2019. Books/Media...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Aaron Lambert

Nov 27, 2019

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Joyful Expectation: In Advent, be intentional about waiting

It’s been said in recent years that roughly 60 percent of news readers only read headlines. That means that for every four of you reading...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Vladimir Mauricio-Perez

Dec 12, 2017

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How St. John of the Cross can save your Advent season

Waiting is never easy. Time slows down and the mind tends to run uncontrollably. Yet, the Church teaches the art of waiting and uncovers...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Vladimir Mauricio-Perez

Nov 22, 2017

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Not your ‘this-could-be-for-anyone’ Christmas gift guide

With Christmas rapidly approaching, many of us run into the problem of finding great and unique gifts for our friends and relatives. For...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 2, 2017

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Is it possible to be a professional Catholic painter today?

As the Archdiocese of Denver has prepared for consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, one particular image of her stood out — a...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Wayne Laugesen

Sep 7, 2017

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Precedent-setting Masterpiece Cake Shop case to be heard by Supreme Court

(Photo provided by Alliance Defending Freedom) Jack Phillips answered the phone at his bakery, Masterpiece Cake Shop in Lakewood. It...

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