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Rediscovering the Epiphany: Christ’s self-manifestation to humanity

(Photo: Lightstock) By Father Enrique Alvarado The Gospel of Matthew speaks of one of the most beautiful episodes of Jesus' childhood, a...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 31, 20247 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 30, 20242 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...

National Catholic Register

Dec 29, 20245 min read

A Nursery of Saints: St. Macrina and the Legacy of a Holy Family

11th-century mosaics of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nyssa flank the statue of St. Macrina that stands in St. Peter’s Square in...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 27, 20242 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...

Aaron Lambert

Dec 26, 20243 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...

Denver Catholic Staff

Dec 23, 20244 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...

Vladimir Mauricio-Perez

Dec 17, 20248 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...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 9, 20242 min read

Ask Our Lady for a spiritual boost during the Days of Prayer to Mary

Did you know that the month of December boasts a number of big-name Marian feasts, especially for the parishes and faithful of the...

Guest Contributor

Dec 9, 20243 min read

Embracing the Spirit of Advent & Christmas: An Invitation to Prayer Amid the Hustle and Bustle

(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Alejandra Bravo & Sandra Morales Office of Evangelization & Family Life Ministries Archdiocese of Denver With the...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Dec 3, 20243 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...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 2, 20243 min read

Is the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation this year?

The Immaculate Conception, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1767-1769. (Photo: Public Domain) This weekend, Catholics around the world have...

National Catholic Register

Nov 24, 20245 min read

Meet the Most Recent American Black Catholic on the Road to Sainthood

Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward. Portrait of the attendees at the 1892 Colored Catholic Congress. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons /...

National Catholic Register

Nov 13, 20244 min read

Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic

A photo of St. Frances Cabrini from 1880, the year she founded her order, is seen against a 1913 painting by Harry J. Jansen, “The...

Guest Contributor

Nov 1, 20244 min read

Day of the Dead: Folklore, culture, religion

What goes on the feast day’s altars? What do the elements mean? (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Father Enrique Alvarado Parochial Vicar, Shrine...

Guest Contributor

Oct 31, 20244 min read

Day of the Dead: An expression of faith

What goes into the feast day, and how can we celebrate it as Catholics? (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Father Enrique Alvarado Parochial Vicar,...

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 17, 20243 min read

Form your conscience well this election season: Highlights from the Catechism

(Photo: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash) Our conscience is our innermost sanctuary where we are “alone with God whose voice echoes in [our]...

Daniel Campbell

Oct 13, 20244 min read

Law, authority and the Kingdom of Heaven

As we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, it’s easy to get caught up in particulars—particular positions of candidates, propositions...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 30, 20242 min read

Events Around the Archdiocese: September 30, 2024

With Hallowtide approaching, we have several opportunities to pray for our lost loved ones coming up in addition to retreats and...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 24, 20242 min read

Events Around the Archdiocese: September 24, 2024

Hoping to find a new time for daily Mass or learn more about your faith? Check out our upcoming events! Which ones are you going to?...

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