Faith & Spirituality

Little holy hearts, giant love for the Eucharist

It seems that even the normal level of distractions we face during the year is amplified as Christmas approaches. Decorating, shopping,...

WATCH: Welcome Home! Father CJ Mast dispels common fears about confession 

Father CJ Mast is the Chaplain at Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver. This is his first year as Chaplain there, and he absolutely...

‘Your confessional is ready’: Buzzing into confession at Bishop Machebeuf High School  

By Kelly Clark & Neil McDonough  As you walk the halls of Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver, you won’t find any lines for...

Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?

By Katie Yoder/Catholic News Agency On Dec. 12 we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is the patroness of the unborn. When...

Mary’s beauty and goodness lead us to the Truth

“I greatly desire that a church be built in my honor, in which I will show my love, compassion and protection. I am your mother, full of...

Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene

Photo by Avilaphoto via Cathopic By Francesca Pollio Fenton/Catholic News Agency This year, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary...

Is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation?

The Immaculate Conception, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which falls on Dec. 8 each year, is one of...

Have Nothing to Do with the Dragon, Part II – Satanism and Pagan Practices  

William Blake (British, 1757-1827). The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun (Rev. 12: 1-4), ca. 1803-1805. By Deacon...

Relieve holiday stress with Jesus’ mercy at an Advent Penance Service

As we enter into the Advent season, there’s no better time to go and receive the Lord’s mercy in confession. It is never wasted time to...

Archbishop Aquila’s December prayer intention: May we all open our hearts to the Good News wit

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of...

The 2023 Denver Catholic Christmas Gift Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of year…again! We present to you Denver Catholic’s annual Christmas gift guide, featuring the latest and...

What the saints have to say about gratitude

Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for pilgrims from each diocese in U.S. and...