A Difficult Question: "Lord, will only a few people be saved?"
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
On the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Aquila shares the joy of installing Brother Riley and Brother Joseph as acolytes, an important step in their journey toward the priesthood. He also reflects on the Gospel’s difficult question: “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” and offers guidance on how Christ calls each of us to live with faith, perseverance, and hope in the promise of salvation.
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Deeply Rooted in the Things that Matter to God.
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
What does it mean to be deeply rooted in the things that matter to God? This homily reflects on the Gospel message, inviting us to center our lives on faith, compassion, and service. In a world full of distractions, we are reminded to ground ourselves in what is eternal and life-giving.
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Jesus's Most Radical Teaching: Love your Neighbor
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
What does it mean to love your neighbor? Archbishop Aquila connects Jesus's words in the good Samaritan story to the wider message seen across the Gospel readings in the past and coming weeks: God is calling us to love our enemies. Readings: This homily was delivered at Holy Trinity Parish on the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025.
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The Real Meaning of Discipleship
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
A homily from the pulpit of Cure d'Ars Parish in Denver. Archbishop Aquila celebrates the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025, offering the Mass for the repose of the soul of Deacon Clarence McDavid, a pillar of the Denver Catholic community.
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"Who do you say that I am?" | Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Archbishop addresses the faithful at the Mother Cabrini Shrine with a challenge to ponder this pivotal question of Christ's: "Who do you say that I am?"
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To Speak the Word of God | Permanent Diaconate Ordination 2025
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
Saturday, June 14th 2025. Twelve men are ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Cathedral Basilica in downtown Denver. Archbishop reminds these men, "We are to lay down our lives."
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United in the Holy Spirit | Pentecost 2025
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
Pentecost Sunday 2025, the Cathedral welcomes the diocese's latests confirmandi to recieve and accept the gift of Holy Spirit!
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Our Source of Unending Peace | St. John Paul II Parish Groundbreaking
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
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Facing the Life Ahead with a Heart for Christ | Bishop Machebeuf High School Baccalaureate Mass 2025
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
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What it Means to be a Servant | Archdiocese of Denver Priest Ordinations 2025
Archbishop Aquila's Podcast
info_outline"His disciples will suffer with Him."
Archbisop Aquila addresses the congregation of St. Mary's in Breckenridge at a mass installing their new pastor, Father Erik.
In the Gospel readings, Jesus speaks to the sons of Zebedee who candidly ask the Son of God for a seat at His right and left hand when He comes into power, maybe not fully understanding that Jesus' victory will not be the toppling of Rome which the Israelites so hoped for. Today, we Christians truely are called to share in Jesus's victory: a victory which is not of this world, a victory which is in His Crucifixion and Resurrection. As the politics and sentiments of today's age seem to shift further and further from God's will, we must be ready to suffer and remain faithful to Jesus Christ, choosing His will over our own.