Faith & Spirituality

Archbishop’s September prayer intention: For peace and an end to the war, and for the Ukrainian Catholic Church

“Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. <…> I have told you this...

Local family receives sacraments of initiation at St. Peter’s in Rome

First Communion and Confirmation time is exciting for any family. The preparations, the liturgies and the celebrations bring families...

An unworthy servant in the Upper Room

A deacon’s reflection on serving the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Photo by James Baca) By Deacon Derrick Johnson Permanent Deacon at...

As faith in the Real Presence lags, these churches are holding 24/7 eucharistic adoration

Light of the World Parish in Littleton is just one of manyl parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver and in dioceses across the U.S. that...

Grappling with the Real Presence

The doctrine of the Real Presence, as laid out by Jesus himself in John 6, lies at the heart of the Catholic faith. More than that,...

Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 15: ‘Have no fear’ — the Holy Father bids farewell

An aerial shot of the closing Mass at Cherry Creek State Park. (File photo) Even though the final day of his visit had come and it was...

Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 14: The Pope prays with pilgrims

On Aug. 14, 1993, pilgrims gathered at the Cathedral for a Mass with the Holy Father, where he spoke of the need for a New Evangelization...

Is the Solemnity of the Assumption a Holy Day of Obligation?

The Solemnity of the Assumption, which is celebrated on Aug. 15 each year, commemorates Mary’s assumption into Heaven. Our Lady holds a...

Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 13: Bishops’ Mass, Way of the Cross and Camp St. Malo

The Holy Father spent his “day off” on Aug. 13, 1993, celebrating a Mass with Bishops and Cardinals from around the U.S. at Denver’s own...

Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 12: The ‘Rockstar Pope’ Arrives!

On Aug. 12, 1993, the “Rockstar Pope” arrived in the Mile High City for World Youth Day. He met with President Bill Clinton at Regis...

Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 11: Arrival of Pilgrims and Opening Mass

Today marks the 30th anniversary of World Youth Day Denver and Pope St. John Paul II’s historic visit. Over the next five days, we will...

The scandal of John 6

All four Gospels have an account of the multiplication of the loaves and fish. St. John’s version of this story can be found at the...