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The Three Wise Men: In Search of the Truth
(Photo: Lightstock) By Laura Becerra Youth Ministry Assistant of the Archdiocese of Denver Who were the Three Wise Men? Their story...
Guest Contributor
Jan 64 min read


Northern Colorado Confraternity of Christian Mothers Uplifts Women in Their Call to Serve Christ
Women across Northern Colorado gathered for the Confraternity of Christian Mothers' annual retreat, held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...
Kara Klausner
Jan 44 min read


'Begin again': Recovering from Advent, Celebrating Christmas
(Photo: Lightstock) It can't possibly be the New Year, can it? Advent just started a few days ago, right? Life has been crazy this...
Mary Beth Bonacci
Jan 34 min read


Archbishop’s January intention: For the Jubilee Year of Hope, that we may draw near to Christ, our steadfast anchor
(Photo by Olivia Britt) “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through...
Archdiocese of Denver
Jan 23 min read


What are plenary indulgences and how can I get TWO this New Year’s?
(Photo: Lightstock) Looking for a way to go into the new year with some extra grace? Did you know the Church offers TWO chances for...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 31, 20247 min read


Is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation this year?
(Photo: Lightstock) New year, new chance to head to Mass! And what better way to kick off the New Year and the Jubilee Year of Hope than...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


‘A Soul Worth Saving’: Bringing the Christmas Message of Redemption and Hope to Prisoners
(Photo by Andrew Wright) 2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through preaching,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 28, 20245 min read


When does Christmas <em>really</em> end?
(Photo: Lightstock) Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have come and gone, but the celebrations continue! “After the annual celebration of...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Epiphany: The real reason to leave your lights up after Christmas
(Photo: Adobe Stock) If you’ve been driving around your neighborhood and wondering why those neighbors of yours won’t take down those...
Aaron Lambert
Dec 26, 20243 min read


Martyrdom and Celebration: The Beautiful Tension of the Christmas Octave
Saint Stephen from the Demidoff Altarpiece, Carlo Crivelli (1476). (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) We keep things in discreet...
Jared Staudt
Dec 26, 20244 min read


WATCH: Merry Christmas from Archbishop Aquila!
"The reason for Christmas is God's tremendous love for humanity. YOU are the reason for Jesus' coming this season." On behalf of the...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 25, 20241 min read


Why God Became Man: The Transformative Mystery of the Incarnation
(Photo: Lightstock) By Father Trevor Lontine (Parochial Vicar at Spirit of Christ, Arvada) & André Escaleira, Jr. “Brothers and Sisters,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 24, 20244 min read

Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis addresses cardinals and senior Vatican officials during his annual Christmas speech to the Roman Curia, Dec. 21, 2024....
Catholic News Agency
Dec 24, 20242 min read


O Come Emmanuel: The Four Masses of Christmas
By Hung Pham Director of Liturgy for the Archdiocese of Denver Gustavus III Attending Christmas Mass in 1783, in St Peter's, Rome, Louis...
Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Jimmy and the Patriarch, at Christmas
(Photo: Lightstock) The post-Christmas liturgical calendar may seem a bit Scrooge-like, as the child-centered, innocent joy of the...
George Weigel
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Christmas Hope Is in the Air for Holy Land’s Christians
Santa's House, a local attraction in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, is decked out for pilgrims, but there are very few,...
National Catholic Register
Dec 21, 20244 min read


A season of generosity: End the year with a heart full of giving
(Photo: Unsplash) As the year draws to a close and the holiday season kicks into full swing, it's the perfect time to reflect on the...
Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 19, 20242 min read


How to Evangelize during Christmas… without Ruining the Family Dinner
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Magic crystals. My mouth hung ajar as I slowly looked to my wife. She turned to me dumbfounded as she held the...
Tanner Kalina
Dec 18, 20245 min read


Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878). (Photo: Galerie Art Praha via Wikimedia/Public Domain) By Jonah McKeown/CNA After years of...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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