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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.

Denver Catholic Staff

Aug 14, 2019

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What is the Assumption, anyway?

By Adelaide Mena/Catholic News Agency On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the...

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

Mark Haas

Jul 25, 2019

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An Olympian (and Catholic mom) on the transgender threat to women’s sports

Image courtesy of Rebecca Dussault The recent Women’s World Cup soccer championship won by the United States National Team put the...

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

Bishop Jorge Rodriguez

Jun 7, 2019

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Why do we call priests “father”?

LONGMONT, CO, August 13, 2017: Pastor installation ceremony for Father Humberto Marquez at St. John the Baptist Parish in Longmont....

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

May 14, 2019

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Saint Pope Paul VI’s first feast day is May 29 — celebrate and reflect

Pope Paul VI was certainly not the most popular pope of the 20th century. The two events that marked his pontificate were not short of...

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

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 15, 2019

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‘Development of doctrine’: An excuse to change Church teaching?

The concept of the “development of doctrine” has become an important topic of discussion for many people in the Church, including...

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

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 11, 2019

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Overcoming scrupulosity with God’s mercy – and a therapist

Ignatius of Loyola, Alphonsus Liguori and Therese of Lisieux are only a few of the saints who suffered from scrupulosity on their path to...

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

Moira Cullings

Feb 28, 2019

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From ashes to Easter: Five tidbits about the Lenten season

(Photo: Pixabay) Lent is full of traditions that remind us of our mortality and give us hope for our salvation. Dive deeper into the...

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

Denver Catholic Staff

Feb 21, 2019

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<em>Q&A:</em> Denver priest makes valuable contribution to understanding of Eucharist, Cross in

Father Daniel Cardó, S.C.V., pastor at Holy Name Parish and professor at St. John Vianney Seminary, shared with the Denver Catholic his...

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 10, 2018

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How Our Lady of Guadalupe became the ‘backbone’ of the Mexican people

Over 20 million people set foot on Tepeyac hill every year to witness the living miracle of the woman clothed with the sun and the stars,...

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 14, 2018

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There is nothing better than <em>the</em> Catholic Thanksgiving meal

More than a succulent dinner on a Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a family celebration meant to rejoice in the gift of life and 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.

Carmen Elena Villa

Jun 15, 2018

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They were fathers and became saints

Fatherhood is undoubtedly a sure path to holiness. Being a faithful husband, educating one’s children in the faith and having Jesus at...

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.

Carmen Elena Villa

Jun 6, 2018

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A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico reportedly began to cry

(Photo provided) Hundreds of faithful Catholics are going on pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Hobbs, N.M., where reportedly,...

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