DENVER CATHOLIC | DECEMBER 2025 - JANUARY 2026
C O N T E N T S
CHRISTMAS 2025
2
A R CH B I S H O P:
The Light that
Shines in the
Darkness
4
This Advent,
"Do the
Opposite"
10
Christmas
Joy is Found
in the
Moment
18
The Wonder
and Joy of
Christmas
28
48
W E I G E L:
Books for
Christmas 2025
36
Official Appointments
+ Local News
A B O U T T H E COV E R
This Advent and Christ-
mas, give an emphatic
YES — to the concerts,
parties, presents,
family and fun. Go all
in and rediscover the
JOY that Jesus wants
to give you today, right
where you are. He's
not waiting for perfect
circumstances. He
delights to meet you
today and every day.
B1-B11
Christmas Gift Guide
Finding Real Hope in an
Imperfect Christmas
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