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Faith & Spirituality

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Vladimir Mauricio-Perez

Dec 20, 2023

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Word Made Flesh: Reliving the birth of the messiah — and why it matters today

The Nativity, Lorenzo Monaco (Piero di Giovanni), ca. 1406–10. http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459007 The Nativity scene...

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.

Daniel Campbell

Dec 19, 2023

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The ‘Branch’ of Christmas Day

When people ask about the importance of the Old Testament prophets for today, it’s easy to note how the content of their preaching...

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.

Makena Cervantes

Dec 18, 2023

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Little holy hearts, giant love for the Eucharist

(Photos: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain, Adobe Stock, Lightstock, Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0, Lightstock) It seems that even 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.

Denver Catholic Staff

Dec 15, 2023

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WATCH: Welcome Home! Father CJ Mast dispels common fears about confession 

Father CJ Mast is the Chaplain at Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver. This is his first year as Chaplain there, and he absolutely...

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

Kelly Clark

Dec 14, 2023

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‘Your confessional is ready’: Buzzing into confession at Bishop Machebeuf High School  

By Kelly Clark & Neil McDonough  As you walk the halls of Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver, you won’t find any lines 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.

Catholic News Agency

Dec 12, 2023

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Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?

Photo by Robert Castillo Martinez via Cathopic By Katie Yoder/Catholic News Agency On Dec. 12 we celebrate the feast of Our Lady 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.

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Dec 10, 2023

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Mary’s beauty and goodness lead us to the Truth

“I greatly desire that a church be built in my honor, in which I will show my love, compassion and protection. I am your mother, full 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.

Catholic News Agency

Dec 5, 2023

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Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene

Photo by Avilaphoto via Cathopic By Francesca Pollio Fenton/Catholic News Agency This year, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary...

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.

Archdiocese of Denver

Dec 4, 2023

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Is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation?

The Immaculate Conception, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which falls on Dec. 8 each year, is one of...

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

Guest Contributor

Dec 1, 2023

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Have Nothing to Do with the Dragon, Part II – Satanism and Pagan Practices  

William Blake (British, 1757-1827). The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun (Rev. 12: 1-4), ca. 1803-1805. By Deacon...

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

Dec 1, 2023

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Relieve holiday stress with Jesus’ mercy at an Advent Penance Service

As we enter into the Advent season, there’s no better time to go and receive the Lord’s mercy in confession. It is never wasted time to...

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.

Archdiocese of Denver

Dec 1, 2023

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Archbishop Aquila’s December prayer intention: May we all open our hearts to the Good News wit

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of...

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