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From ‘lost’ to found’: Evangelization and the thresholds of conversion
(Photo: Lightstock) Evangelization can seem mysterious. For much of my life, I had very little idea of the process of conversion. I...
Andrew McGown
Apr 27, 20237 min read


Bringing 25 Years into FOCUS
Leaders of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students Celebrate the Past and Look to the Future Photo provided by FOCUS By Christina...
Guest Contributor
Apr 25, 20237 min read


The healing power of forgiveness
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ." (Eph 4:32) Photo by Ante Gudelj on...
Dr. Jim Langley
Apr 4, 20235 min read


Faithful gather to pray for unity at second annual Mass of Healing and Reconciliation
Photo by André Escaleira, Jr. In a world as divided as ours, there is much need for healing and reconciliation. Last Thursday, March 23,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Christ in the City to premiere ‘Homeless But Human’ documentary April 14
Photo provided Imagine going months without hearing your name. Imagine hundreds of people walking right by you, without eye contact or a...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Compassion and Care: The Work of Pregnancy Resource Centers in Colorado
Photo by Viviana Rishe on Unsplash Pregnant. The test is back and the result is clear: pregnant. Now what? In any number of...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 29, 20234 min read


Pray for unity at the second annual Mass of Healing and Reconciliation March 23
Photo by Yandry Fernández Perdomo via Cathopic “I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Cultural diversity director at Christ the King strives for a life lived for unity
Sandy Moss (right)lives a mission of unity as the Cultural Diversity Director at Christ the King Catholic School. (Photo Provided) Close...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 27, 20234 min read


New Abbey of St. Walburga nun finds ‘surging joy’ in making solemn profession
Sister Maria of Jesus (center) of the Abbey of St. Walburga made her solemn monastic profession on Feb. 10, the feast of St. Scholastica....
André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 24, 20233 min read


As We Forgive: A Lenten Pastoral Note from Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
The Return of the Prodigal Son by Pompeo Batoni, c. 1773. (Photo: Public Domain) As we begin this season of Lent, I want to remind each...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Catholic Men’s Leadership Summit promises to uplift men to live heroic lives in turbulent times
Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash History has repeatedly shown that tempestuous times give rise to heroic lives. But have you ever...
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Feb 9, 20233 min read


Father Stu: Reborn brings priest’s story of redemptive suffering to wider audience
Photo: Sony Pictures Is anyone beyond redemption? Last year’s sleeper hit film Father Stu showed that with the grace of God, anything is...
Aaron Lambert
Jan 20, 20236 min read


Religious Freedom is More Than You Realize
(Photo: Denver Catholic File Photo) By Joshua Karabinos and Dr. Michel Therrien As Americans, we tell ourselves not to talk about two...
Dr. Michel Therrien
Jan 16, 202313 min read


Christmastide lessons from Linus and the lowly shepherds
(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Deacon Derrick Johnson Permanent Deacon at Assumption Parish in Welby And in that region, there were shepherds...
Guest Contributor
Dec 22, 20226 min read


Sacrifice, presence, communion: The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Charity
(Photo: Cathopic) By Father Daniel Cardó Pastor at Holy Name Parish in Sheridan In the very beginnings of the Church there were no sacred...
Guest Contributor
Dec 20, 20224 min read


Pride, envy, and sloth: The enemies of charity
(Photo: Lightstock) By Father Hector Chiapa-Villarreal Pastor of St. Therese Parish in Aurora St. Augustine tells us: “Two cities have...
Guest Contributor
Dec 19, 20224 min read


Dr. Takashi Nagai and how Charity moves us
Servant of God Dr. Takashi Nagai loved with the gift of charity. By Father Scott Bailey Pastor at Risen Christ Parish in Denver We call...
Guest Contributor
Dec 13, 20224 min read


A gift of ‘two dollars’ and the importance of Charity
(Photo: Denver Catholic Staff design) By Father Jim Thermos Spiritual Director at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary I remember when I...
Guest Contributor
Dec 13, 20223 min read


We’re all sinners in Denver — and Advent is the perfect time for confession
Looks like John the Baptist is on his way to Denver… Recently named one of the top 10 most sinful cities in the United States , Denver...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 13, 20222 min read


What is charity? Friendship with God
By Father Daniel Ciucci Pastor at Most Precious Blood Parish in Denver Growing up, my dad’s job at Rocky Flats made our family move...
Guest Contributor
Dec 12, 20224 min read
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