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Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 10, 20185 min read
How Our Lady of Guadalupe became the ‘backbone’ of the Mexican people
Over 20 million people set foot on Tepeyac hill every year to witness the living miracle of the woman clothed with the sun and the stars,...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 14, 20185 min read
There is nothing better than <em>the</em> Catholic Thanksgiving meal
More than a succulent dinner on a Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a family celebration meant to rejoice in the gift of life and the...
Carmen Elena Villa
Jun 15, 20184 min read
They were fathers and became saints
Fatherhood is undoubtedly a sure path to holiness. Being a faithful husband, educating one’s children in the faith and having Jesus at...
Carmen Elena Villa
Jun 6, 20182 min read
A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico reportedly began to cry
Hundreds of faithful Catholics are going on pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Hobbs, N.M., where reportedly, a bronze statue...
Carmen Elena Villa
Dec 12, 20175 min read
Bishop Rodriguez: The excitement of seeing the “Tilma” brings you to tears
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 11: Vigil Mass in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Joseph Catholic Church on December 11,...
Carmen Elena Villa
Dec 7, 20173 min read
Our Lady of Guadalupe by the numbers
“From heaven, a beautiful morning light, the Guadalupan, came down to Tepeyac. Between the roses, on the tilma, she deigned to leave us...
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Dec 6, 20174 min read
The “O” Antiphons, a family-enriching tradition for Advent
As most people begin the Christmas celebrations after thanksgiving, Catholics are called to prepare for the coming of Jesus into their...
Bishop Jorge Rodriguez
Nov 21, 20173 min read
That which you most desire
In our Catholic tradition, we esteem the saints of heaven and ask them to help us with their prayers. But along with the assistance...
Carmen Elena Villa
Oct 23, 20173 min read
The first martyrs of America
The recent canonization of Cristobal, Antonio, and Juan, officially declared the new saints as the first martyrs of the New World. The 12...
Carmen Elena Villa
Sep 21, 20174 min read
Stanley Francis Rother, a shepherd who didn’t run
Father Stanley Francis Rother, an Oklahoma native, knew his life was in danger. Why? Because he was a missionary priest in Santiago de...
Roxanne King
May 24, 20175 min read
Preparing for the hour of death
The Catholic Church “encourages us to prepare ourselves for the hour of our death,” (Catechism 1014), and provides ministry to the dying....
Carmen Elena Villa
Oct 26, 20166 min read
Newly canonized saints reflect holiness in daily life
Along with José de Jesús Sánchez del Río, Pope Francis canonized another six saints of four nationalities on Sunday, Oct. 16. Elizabeth...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 3, 20153 min read
Local scholars contribute to “Didache Bible”
Two local professors contributed to the recently released Didache Bible, available through Ignatius Press. The Didache Bible is a...
Bishop Robert Barron
Feb 12, 20154 min read
Why having a heart of gold is not what Christianity is about
Father Robert Barron is founder of the global ministry, Word on Fire, and rector of Mundelein Seminary in Illinois. He is the creator of...
Father Joseph Hearty
Oct 21, 20143 min read
Don’t forget your angel
Many of us forget, apart from the rosary, the month of October is also dedicated to the holy angels. Some are unaware of this...
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