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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.
Jan 14 min read
The Power of Peace: The Call to Reconciliation on the World Day of Peace
(Photo: Lightstock) There has been much celebration in the past days. The coming of the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, God-with-us,...
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 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...
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...
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 23, 20245 min read
10 Surprising Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican
The basilica, consecrated on Nov. 18, 1626, is a place of beauty and transcendence, prayer and worship. It is a place made beautiful by...
Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 16, 20242 min read
St. Jude is coming to Colorado!
St. Jude by El Greco (c. 1610) | Public Domain Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges? St. Jude, the patron saint of lost...
Catholic News Agency
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to St. Monica’s Tomb in Rome
St. Monica is honored in the Church for her holy example and dedicated prayerful intercession for her son, St. Augustine, before his...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 20, 20242 min read
Pray with these 10 feast day quotes from St. Bernard of Clairvaux today!
The Vision of St. Bernard, Fra Bartolommeo, circa 1504 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain) St. Bernard of Clairvaux is known for his...
Catholic News Agency
Aug 15, 20243 min read
A special prayer for peace in the Holy Land on the feast of the Assumption of Mary
By Andrés Henríquez/CNA In a letter to his brothers and sisters in Christ, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of...
Catholic News Agency
Jul 26, 20243 min read
World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly
By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA The Vatican has granted a plenary indulgence to anyone who visits a sick, lonely, or disabled elderly person on...
Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 7, 20242 min read
7 feast day quotes for the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Stained glass window of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain) What...
Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 7, 20242 min read
10 feast day quotes to hearten you on this Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Take heart! God loves you so much his heart burns with love; Jesus cares so deeply he gave his life for each of us. On this Solemnity of...
Denver Catholic Staff
May 14, 20242 min read
Pray for farmers and the harvest on the feast of St. Isidore!
Jean-François Millet, ‘The Angelus,’ 1730 If you, like us, enjoy fresh produce at the local grocery store, it’s time to pray for those...
Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 29, 20242 min read
14 nuggets of feast day wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena
Need a reminder of God’s love for you today? Look no further than St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast day we celebrate! This courageous...
Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Holy Wisdom: The Annunciation in the Words of the Saints
The Annunciation (c. 1665-1670) by Bartolomé Estebán Murillo. Public Domain. Happy feast day! On this incredible day, by the consent of a...
Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Is the Feast of the Annunciation a Holy Day of Obligation?
Annunciation, Sandro Botticelli, 1495-98. Not to be confused with the other two major “A” feast days the Church celebrates (The Ascension...
National Catholic Register
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Bake St. Joseph’s Bread for the Solemnity
St. Joseph’s Bread is one of the recipes featured in ‘Dining With the Saints.’ (photo: Courtesy of Regnery) By Alexandra Greeley/National...
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