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The True Blessing of Winter
With winter comes a respite for some hopeful, productive downtime, taking stock, and recharging. There’s time to evaluate life and make...
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Jan 23, 20243 min read
Praying the mysteries of light
"The rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the heart of the Mother...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read
Meeting Jesus in the Mass: A Deeper Look at the Kerygma
The period of Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent is to be a short interlude. In a few weeks, on February 14, we will celebrate Ash...
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
Tips for living as a missionary disciple
More often than we should, my wife and I binge on social media videos before going to bed. A 9:30 p.m. “early” bedtime becomes an 11 p.m....
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Jan 4, 20242 min read
Bishop Berg's Statement on Fiducia Suplicans, “On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings.”
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Monday, December 28, Pope Francis published a Declaration, Fiducia Suplicans, “On the Pastoral...
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Dec 22, 20232 min read
The Christmas Gift of ‘Lack’
Much of the ancient language permeating the seasons of Advent and Christmas refers to the dualistic phenomena of light and dark. It is...
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Dec 19, 20233 min read
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Dec 14, 20230 min read
Come, Lord Jesus, Come
The Advent season has been busy. Preparations across the diocese are underway and blessings are unfolding. An event has taken place in...
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Dec 14, 20233 min read
A Parish Thanksgiving Dinner At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Several years ago, Deacon Luke and his wife Susan, of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Grand Junction, CO started a parish tradition;...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
The Power of Prayer: A Story of Healing for baby Samuel John
This letter was written by baby Samuel's grateful mom to all those who have praying for mom and baby, especially those at Immaculate...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
Sons of Ars Podcast
Left to right: Michael Sparks, Jose Delgado, Michael Salemi Before coming here, seminary seemed reserved for men much holier and smarter...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
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Nov 29, 20230 min read
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Nov 29, 20230 min read
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Nov 29, 20230 min read
Waiting and Rejoicing
Think of children waiting for Christmas day to arrive and for the presents that they hope to receive. They wait in eager (and sometimes...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
The Joy of Christmas
I have always found St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians one of his most intriguing. An overarching theme of the letter is joy, wherein...
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Nov 21, 20235 min read
The Power of Catholic Education: A St. John Neumann Catholic School Student's Inspirational Speech
At St. John Neumann Catholic School's Annual Auction in November 2023, Addison Vialpando gave the following moving speech: Good evening!...
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Nov 21, 20234 min read
Memo Regarding Two 2024 Ballot Initiatives
Signature Collecting at Parishes Prohibited; Deemed Harmful to Pro-Life Cause Dear Brother Priests and the Faithful of Colorado, The...
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Nov 16, 20234 min read
Our Journey Well Underway
Looking back over the past year, we see the work of the Holy Spirit in our parish communities as never before. Beginning with the...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read
Knights of Columbus Celebrates One Million Coats Donated Through Its Coats for Kids Program
During a celebration of the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly presents the 1 millionth coat to...
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Nov 6, 20233 min read
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