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Faith & Spirituality

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

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Sep 3, 2025

9

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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...

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 1, 2025

4

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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...

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.

Kristine Newkirk

Aug 18, 2025

8

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Faith on the Farm, and in the Fields

Across the tight-knit farm communities of Northern Colorado, Catholic families are rooted in faith. For these ranchers and farmers,...

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

Aug 16, 2025

4

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How the Church Chooses a New Archbishop: A Guide for Denver Catholics

Bishops from around the country made their way to Denver for the episcopal ordination of Bishop Jorge Rodriguez at the Cathedral Basilica...

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.

Scott Elmer, D. Min.

Aug 5, 2025

5

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Be My Witnesses = Share Your Testimony

(Photo: Lightstock) Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he made a promise to his disciples: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit...

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

Aug 1, 2025

5

min read

The Cure Has Begun: A Catholic Perspective on Healing from Sexual Brokenness

Magdala Ministries "exists as a space where women can find hope, healing and freedom alongside each other from sexual addiction,"...

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.

Father Scott Bailey

Jul 28, 2025

6

min read

Clarity and Charity: What the Catholic Church Really Teaches About Pornography and Why

At the core of the Church's sexual ethic is a call to love God, self and others as Jesus loved. (Photo: Lightstock) Note: In this first...

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.

Jared Staudt

Jul 24, 2025

4

min read

The Bible: The Singularly Great Book

(Photo: Lightstock) The Great Books of Western Civilization were published in the middle of the twentieth century as a series 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

Jul 18, 2025

4

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Simple Rules: Guidance for a Weary Soul

(Photo: Unsplash) “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; and there is nothing new under the sun.” —...

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.

Allison Auth

Jul 17, 2025

4

min read

How to Pray as a Mother with Young Kids

(Photo: Lightstock) This is a summary of talks I have given on a “postpartum spirituality,” which technically means “after birth.” Having...

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

Jul 14, 2025

3

min read

5 Prayer Intentions for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual 2025 Chrism Mass, in which the holy oils used throughout the Church year are blessed....

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.

Jared Staudt

Jul 10, 2025

5

min read

Why We Need the Creed: An Anniversary that Matters

Mosaic detail of Christ Pantocrator from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) Anniversaries help us to...

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