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Faith & Spirituality

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Denver Catholic Staff

Mar 31, 2023

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Archbishop Aquila’s April prayer intention: For those being baptized or received into the Chur

“So, whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Cor. 5:17) The Church...

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

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Mar 28, 2023

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Father, Forgive Them

When we began this season of Lent, I invited the faithful in the Archdiocese to reflect upon the great importance of forgiveness in our...

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

Catholic News Agency

Mar 27, 2023

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Priest Reports Possible Eucharistic Miracle at Connecticut Church

(Photo by Josh Applegate / Unsplash) By Zelda Caldwell/CNA A local Connecticut television station is reporting that the Archdiocese of...

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

André Escaleira, Jr.

Mar 24, 2023

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Ten Quotes about Mary for the Feast of the Annunciation

The Annunciation, Botticelli, 1485–92. Mary’s example of faith echoes through the centuries for Christians, showing us a perfect example...

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

National Catholic Register

Mar 20, 2023

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The Sorrows, and Joys, of St. Joseph for Today

Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Walk of St. Joseph and the Child of Christ. By Joseph Pronechen/National Catholic Register As the Solemnity of...

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

Brianna Heldt

Mar 13, 2023

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Five Ways to Have a More Merciful Lent 

(Photo: Adobe Stock) We could all use a little more mercy in our lives, and it can start with us being more merciful to ourselves and...

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

Vladimir Mauricio-Perez

Mar 10, 2023

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God’s plan for humanity is a gift of mercy

From Eden to the Promised Land The Crucifixion, Fra Angelico, ca. 1440. (http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435577) People...

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

Mar 10, 2023

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Seven Capital Sins, Seven Lenten Virtues 

(Photo: Lightstock) The capital or deadly sins were not named for being unforgivable or because of their gravity, but because they are...

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

Catholic News Agency

Mar 7, 2023

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Where are Catholics allowed to eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day this Lent?

(Photo via Wikicommons/Photo by jeffreyw via Flickrby CC by 2.0) By CNA Staff This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday. For those...

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

Guest Contributor

Mar 7, 2023

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The Examen: Finding God’s Path in Just 15 Minutes a Day 

(Photo: Gerardo Juarez / Cathopic) By Patrick Howard Unleash the Gospel Taking just 15 minutes a day, the Examen prayer will transform...

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

Aaron Lambert

Mar 3, 2023

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“But I’m a good person!”: Why go to Confession?

Photo by Shalone Cason via Unsplash “But I’m a good person!” Or so goes one of a myriad of common excuses for why someone doesn’t need to...

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

Daniel Campbell

Mar 2, 2023

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The Biblical roots of Confession

When it comes to the mercy of God, is there any greater encounter we have with that today than in the confessional? In fact, St. Thomas...

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