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Martyrdom and Celebration: The Beautiful Tension of the Christmas Octave

Dec 26, 20244 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...

WATCH: Merry Christmas from Archbishop Aquila!

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Dec 25, 20241 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...

Why God Became Man: The Transformative Mystery of the Incarnation

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 24, 20244 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,...

Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages

Catholic News Agency

Dec 24, 20242 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....

O Come Emmanuel: The Four Masses of Christmas

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...

George Weigel

Dec 23, 20243 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...

Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas

Catholic News Agency

Dec 23, 20242 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...

Gen Z, Spiritually Curious Leading the Charge in 2024 Bible Boon

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 22, 20244 min read

Gen Z, Spiritually Curious Leading the Charge in 2024 Bible Boon

(Photo: Lightstock) Bibles have been flying off the shelves this year! The Wall Street Journal recently reported that publishers have...

Christmas Hope Is in the Air for Holy Land’s Christians

National Catholic Register

Dec 21, 20244 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,...

Paul Winkler

Dec 20, 20243 min read

Getting to the Heart of Leadership

(Photo: Adobe Stock) Let’s talk about your heart. The prophet Jeremiah nailed it when he wrote, “More tortuous than anything is the human...

Guest Contributor

Dec 19, 20244 min read

Christmas with Mary Magdalene

Noli me tangere, Fra Angelico (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) By Allison Auth This Advent, I’ve found myself reflecting on Mary...

A season of generosity: End the year with a heart full of giving

Denver Catholic Staff

Dec 19, 20242 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...

PHOTOS: That all may draw near and experience the Risen Christ

Marie O'Neal

Dec 19, 20244 min read

PHOTOS: That all may draw near and experience the Risen Christ

(Photo by Neil McDonough) Risen Christ Parish was filled with expectant hope last Sunday as members of the parish community crowded back...

Jubilee Year of Hope to Begin in Denver: Local Pilgrimage Sites, Indulgences and a Renewed Call to Trust in God

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 19, 20243 min read

Jubilee Year of Hope to Begin in Denver: Local Pilgrimage Sites, Indulgences and a Renewed Call to Trust in God

(Photo provided) The official opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope is fast approaching, and with it, a holy reminder to, in the words of...

How to Evangelize during Christmas… without Ruining the Family Dinner

Tanner Kalina

Dec 18, 20245 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...

George Weigel

Dec 18, 20243 min read

Embassy Vatican: Some Demystifications

(Photo: Unsplash) A change of presidential administrations typically leads to changes in U.S. diplomatic personnel abroad, especially at...

Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch

Catholic News Agency

Dec 18, 20243 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...

Find Peace Amidst the Holiday Hustle with this ‘O Antiphon’ Prayer Guide

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...

'A Renewal of Hope': Denver's Holy Ghost Parish Celebrates 100 Years of Service with Christmas Luncheon for Those in Need

André Escaleira, Jr.

Dec 17, 20245 min read

'A Renewal of Hope': Denver's Holy Ghost Parish Celebrates 100 Years of Service with Christmas Luncheon for Those in Need

Holy Ghost Parish in Denver celebrated its 100th anniversary in its current location with a sit-down holiday meal for the homeless, a...

Happy Birthday to Pope Francis, a Quotable Pontiff

National Catholic Register

Dec 17, 20245 min read

Happy Birthday to Pope Francis, a Quotable Pontiff

Pope Francis is presented with a birthday cake aboard the papal plane on the return from his trip to Corsica on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. He...

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