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‘You cannot live without Eucharist’: Abram León’s Testimony of Faith, Commitment and Service
(Photo provided) Abram León, associate director of lay ecclesial movements for the Archdiocese of Denver, was born and raised in a...
Rocio Madera
4 days ago4 min read


‘He’s been my life completely’: 102-year-old’s Testimony
(Photo provided) Marion Bartscherer has been through the wringer in her long life. The 102-year-old resident at The Gardens at St....
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 174 min read


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...
Clare Kneusel-Nowak
Mar 104 min read


Learning the Language of God
(Photo: Lightstock) “And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.”1 Sam 3:1 This is how the Bible...
Scott Elmer, D. Min.
Mar 35 min read


Faith vs. Works: The Debate that Shaped My Spiritual Journey
The World vs. The Word of God (Photo: Lightstock) Jacob’s mom stormed into the living room. “You guys need to either calm down or,...
Tanner Kalina
Feb 244 min read


A New Love in Our Hearts: Charity
The Trinity by Andrei Rublev, c. 1425. (Photo: Public Domain) By Father José Noriega, D.C.J.M. Professor, St. John Vianney Theological...
Guest Contributor
Feb 185 min read

‘Kenny’: New Documentary Gives Heartfelt Tribute to Monsignor Ken Leone’s 50 Years of Priesthood and Compassion
(Photo courtesy of Blackstone Films) “Dearest Jesus, today, I give you this love letter,” said Monsignor Ken Leone in his final homily at...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 145 min read


An Examination of Love as Lent approaches
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Over the last few years, I have spoken and written often about the importance of abiding in relationship with the...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 104 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


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

Find Peace Amidst the Holiday Hustle with this ‘O Antiphon’ Prayer Guide
Photo by Castorepollux via Wikicommons | CC SA 4.0 Advent can easily become a spiritual struggle when you have decorations, gifts, and...
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Dec 17, 20248 min read


When the Soul Discovered Joy
(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Mallory Smyth "We who are Christians have a further cause for joy: like Jesus, we know that we are loved by God...
Guest Contributor
Dec 13, 20245 min read


Hope Springs Eternal this Christmas: An Interview with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
(Photo: Lightstock) It's the darkest time of the year in more ways than one. The sun sets ever earlier, plunging us into darkness as...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 11, 20248 min read


Marching to the Heartbeat of the Little Drummer Boy
(Photo: Lightstock) Of all the cultural signs that usher in the Christmas season — twinkling lights, abundant decorations and a general...
Aaron Lambert
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Emmanuel, God-with-us: Jesus' Reason this Season is YOU
(Photo: Lightstock) By Father Daniel Ciucci Pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish, Denver As a child, I remember attending the 4 p.m....
Guest Contributor
Dec 4, 20245 min read

The Hope of Christmas
(Photo: Adobe Stock) We celebrate the season of Advent with hope and the season of Christmas with joy. In Advent, we renew our hope in...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 3, 20243 min read

From the judge’s bench to the altar: Deacon-Judge Phil McNulty’s testimony
(L: Photo provided; R: Photo by Neil McDonough) 2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver....
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Great power, greater responsibility: 12 ways to hold our elected officials in prayer
In a world where political leaders face daunting challenges, the call to pray for those in authority is more crucial than ever. Whether...
Marie San Jose
Oct 24, 20244 min read


‘No person is beyond redemption’: One politician’s journey to end the death penalty in Colorado
(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Leroy Garcia Former President of the Colorado State Senate “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great...
Guest Contributor
Oct 22, 20245 min read


Maintaining your peace this election season
By Dr. Michelle Connor Harris & Mark Sanders St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver In just a few short...
Catholic Charities
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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