Faith & Spirituality

Juneteenth and the life of the first Black American Catholic priest

Venerable Augustus Tolton. (Photo: Public domain) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA On June 19, the United States commemorates the...

Wounded Love: Self-protection vs. Self-gift

(Photo: Lightstock) My first job at a parish after graduating from college was a bit of a shock. Coming down the mountain, so to speak,...

God, Community, Mission: A Call to Christian Community

(Photo courtesy of the Sisters of Life) By Mother Agnes Mary, S.V. “The people who died in Dachau shaped my adult life.” With these...

4 Ways to Pray for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual graduation Mass for graduates of the Denver Catholic Biblical School at St. Thomas...

Love the Church, Serve the Church: Denver's Dire Need for Priestly Vocations

(Composite design using public domain/Denver Catholic file photos) When asked about the "greatest commandment," Jesus gave a glimpse into...

What Happens When a Roman Catholic Bishop or Archbishop Retires?

Bishops gather at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for the episcopal consecration of then-Father Jorge Rodríguez in...

How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide

A young woman is baptized at the 2024 Easter vigil at St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M. (Photo: Courtesy of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Good is not Good Enough: Loving our Neighbors through the Spiritual Works of Mercy

(Photo: Unsplash) Our coffees clanked down on the counter. Steam rose out of the mug, twisting and circling as it floated up into...

Honoring St. Brendan and Our Modern Mariners: A Journey of Faith and the Sea

St. Brendan the Navigator. This modern statue to St Brendan stands on Samphire Island which can be reached by a causeway from Fenit....

Strangers and Sojourners: Immigration Will Remain a Pressing Issue for the Church

What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration? (Photo: Lightstock) Pope Francis made outreach and support for migrants a hallmark...

The Great St. Joseph: Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Foster Father of Jesus Christ

(Photo: Unsplash) Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of teaching about the titles, virtues and roles in salvation history of...

Easter, the Cross and Covenant Love: What They Mean for Your Marriage Today

(Photo: Lightstock) It’s always nice when a long-running series converges with the liturgical year. For the past several months, I’ve...