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

Elizabeth Zelasko

Sep 26, 2025

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Finding Hope in a World of Death: The Cross as the Tree of Life

Pacino di Bonaguida, Tree of Life, 1305-1310. 248x151 cm. Accademia Gallery, Florence, Italy. (Photo: Elizabeth Zelasko) "For the word 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.

Guest Contributor

Sep 17, 2025

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Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Growing Up in a Love Triangle Obsessed Culture

(Photo: Prime Video AU & NZ, Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0) By Mary O'Gara The Summer I Turned Pretty  seems to have us all hooked this...

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

Sep 17, 2025

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Cardinal Stafford to Speak on the Catholic Imagination Sept. 23

Cardinal J. Francis Stafford speaks during the More Than You Realize (MTYR) conference in 2018. (Photo by Jason Weinrich/Denver Catholic)...

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.

Elizabeth Zelasko

Aug 22, 2025

4

min read

'You Are Loved': How Sacred Art and Our Lady of Guadalupe Revealed My Worth

In a world filled with fleeting images, one picture of Our Lady became the channel of grace that brought me home to the Church. Our Lady...

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.

George Weigel

Jul 9, 2025

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The Ascension vs. Human Composting

Ascension by Francisco Camilo, c. 1651. Background added. (Photos: Public Domain/Unsplash) There are many reasons to regret the transfer...

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.

Catholic News Agency

Jun 22, 2025

4

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Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life

Three teen brothers from Ireland have turned their admiration for Blessed Carlo Acutis into a movie called “Lego Movie — The Incredible...

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.

Catholic News Agency

Jun 21, 2025

2

min read

‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.” (Photo: The Chosen/Mike Kubeisy) By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú/CNA On June 23,...

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.

Mallory Smyth

Jun 9, 2025

6

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Is Biohacking Playing God? A Christian Take on Health, Longevity and Humility

A patient seeks out red light therapy, which is said to have positive effects on skin and overall health. (Photo: Pexels) The Promises 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.

National Catholic Register

Jun 7, 2025

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Catholic Dads

Some of the gifts for dads for 2025 (Photo: Courtesy of Telos Art Shop, The Little Rose Shop and EWTN Religious Catalogue) By Katie...

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.

National Catholic Register

May 26, 2025

3

min read

Watch ‘Fighting Spirit’: Be Inspired by Courage, and Faith, Under Fire

Film that highlights the heroic role of chaplains is available to rent this week. ‘Fighting Spirit’ highlights the vital role 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.

Paul Winkler

Apr 18, 2025

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A Theology of Work

(Photo: Adobe Stock) If I were to write a basic Theology of Work, it would be structured simply and directly as we no longer have the...

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.

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

5

min read

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 )...

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