Faith & Spirituality

Conclave Cooperation: The Cardinals, the Holy Spirit and You

(Photo: Pexels) “His office let another take.”   St. Peter, our first Pope, quoted Psalm 109:8 to his fellow apostles after the Ascension...

More than a Movie: What is a Conclave? And Other Papal Questions, Answered

(Photo: Unsplash) Cardinals from the corners of the world are making their way to Rome to discern who the next Bishop of Rome might be,...

Why They Convert: Conversations with New Catholics

Neither homelessness nor divorce, neither addiction nor loneliness, neither anxiety nor brokenness can keep these new Catholics from...

Do I have to go to Mass when it snows?

(Photo: Unsplash) In another expected surprise, the Colorado weather has changed… again . Our beautiful, sunny, 70-degree run of perfect...

Archbishop Aquila Reflects on Seven Last Words of Christ

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila published "Standing with Mary...

Love Your Neighbor Out of Love for God

(Photo courtesy of Christ in the City) In the last issue of the Denver Catholic, I emphasized that our primary calling is to love God...

The Power of Prayer: Relying on God in Times of Uncertainty

(Photo: Pexels) From job transitions to facing tragedy and loss, prayer remains a constant in the Christian life. For many in Northern...

Will You Sit with Christ's Holy, Sorrowful Face this Lent?

Understanding Christ's Love through Iconography and the Cross Artist(s) Unknown. Maestro della Croce 434 . “Crucifix with Stories of the...

8 Things to Know and Share About the Annunciation

The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we...

Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence

(Photo: Lightstock) By Cynthia Perez/CNA The Catholic Church has a series of practices and traditions that mark the liturgical calendar...

The Works of the Father: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live

Jesus in the Storm on the Galilee Sea by Louis Janmot. (Photo: Public Domain/ArtVee) God has appointed us to bear fruit.  In the...

Servant of God Chiara Corbella: A Witness to the Sweetness of the Cross

Servant of God Chiara Corbella by Leanne Bowen. (Used with artist's permission) Chiara’s photo is itself a profession of faith. Adorned...