Archbishop Aquila's Podcast

Homilies by the Archbishop of northern Colorado.

The Catholic Perspective on Death | All Souls Day 2025 11/13/2025

The Catholic Perspective on Death | All Souls Day 2025 From the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Archbishop Aquila addresses the faithful on the communion of saints and how we should consider death and our heavenly home while here on earth. /episode/index/show/archden/id/39027390

The Power of Intercessory Prayer 10/24/2025

The Power of Intercessory Prayer Readings: /episode/index/show/archden/id/38771405

Healing and Prayer for Others | White Mass for Medical Professionals 2025 10/24/2025

Healing and Prayer for Others | White Mass for Medical Professionals 2025 Readings: /episode/index/show/archden/id/38771375

How the Bible Teaches us to Approach God 10/14/2025

How the Bible Teaches us to Approach God On the 28th Sunday of Ordinary time 2025, Archbishop Aquila holds a special mass for the instillation of Fr. Juan Fernando Sardi as pastor of Holy Name Parish. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101225.cfm /episode/index/show/archden/id/38583830

Accepting God's Radical Gift of Faith 10/13/2025

Accepting God's Radical Gift of Faith On the 27th Sunday of Ordinary time 2025, Archbishop Aquila holds mass with the congregation of the Cathedral Basilica in Denver for the instillation of the Cathedral's new rector, Father Michael Bodzioch. Readings: /episode/index/show/archden/id/38569990

Angels: Our Great Resource in Prayer 10/13/2025

Angels: Our Great Resource in Prayer On the Feast of the Archangels 2025, Archbishop Aquila joined with the congregation of St. Michael Parish in Craig to celebrate their 100th anniversary as a parish. Readings: /episode/index/show/archden/id/38569315

Sent as Lambs Among Wolves: A Homily at Priestly Ordination 09/24/2025

Sent as Lambs Among Wolves: A Homily at Priestly Ordination In this powerful homily delivered at a priestly ordination, Archbishop Aquila reflects on God’s call through the prophet Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Drawing from Scripture, he exhorts new priests to depend on the Lord, to preach Christ alone, and to embrace the sacrifice of self-gift at the heart of their vocation. With urgency and tenderness, he reminds the faithful of their duty to pray for vocations, even as disciples are sent into a world often hostile to the Gospel. This episode offers both a challenge and a consolation—pointing us to Christ, who is faithful to his promises and who sends laborers into the abundant harvest. /episode/index/show/archden/id/38340760

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Pastor Installation Father Gregg Pedersen Light of the World 09/17/2025

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Pastor Installation Father Gregg Pedersen Light of the World /episode/index/show/archden/id/38256890

Triumph of the Holy Cross 09/17/2025

Triumph of the Holy Cross /episode/index/show/archden/id/38255380

In God We Trust Veteran's Mass 09/17/2025

In God We Trust Veteran's Mass /episode/index/show/archden/id/38255275

A Difficult Question: "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" 09/09/2025

A Difficult Question: "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" 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. /episode/index/show/archden/id/38149730

Deeply Rooted in the Things that Matter to God. 08/13/2025

Deeply Rooted in the Things that Matter to God. 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. /episode/index/show/archden/id/37801815

Jesus's Most Radical Teaching: Love your Neighbor 07/23/2025

Jesus's Most Radical Teaching: Love your Neighbor 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. /episode/index/show/archden/id/37524905

The Real Meaning of Discipleship 07/09/2025

The Real Meaning of Discipleship 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. /episode/index/show/archden/id/37354315

"Who do you say that I am?" | Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 06/30/2025

"Who do you say that I am?" | Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 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?" /episode/index/show/archden/id/37226625

To Speak the Word of God | Permanent Diaconate Ordination 2025 06/16/2025

To Speak the Word of God | Permanent Diaconate Ordination 2025 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." /episode/index/show/archden/id/37027515

United in the Holy Spirit | Pentecost 2025 06/11/2025

United in the Holy Spirit | Pentecost 2025 Pentecost Sunday 2025, the Cathedral welcomes the diocese's latests confirmandi to recieve and accept the gift of Holy Spirit! /episode/index/show/archden/id/36960925

Our Source of Unending Peace | St. John Paul II Parish Groundbreaking 05/29/2025

Our Source of Unending Peace | St. John Paul II Parish Groundbreaking /episode/index/show/archden/id/36780065

Facing the Life Ahead with a Heart for Christ | Bishop Machebeuf High School Baccalaureate Mass 2025 05/23/2025

Facing the Life Ahead with a Heart for Christ | Bishop Machebeuf High School Baccalaureate Mass 2025 /episode/index/show/archden/id/36694495

What it Means to be a Servant | Archdiocese of Denver Priest Ordinations 2025 05/13/2025

What it Means to be a Servant | Archdiocese of Denver Priest Ordinations 2025 /episode/index/show/archden/id/36551425

"Do You Love Me?" | 3rd Sunday of Easter 05/04/2025

"Do You Love Me?" | 3rd Sunday of Easter This homily honors Pope Francis on the ninth day of mourning by reflecting on Christ’s question to Peter: “Do you love me?” It challenges all disciples to place Jesus first, live the Gospel faithfully, and reject worldly ideologies. True discipleship requires ongoing conversion, obedience to God, and deep relationship with Christ. The homily emphasizes that Jesus alone offers rest, hope, and transformation—calling each person to love, trust, and follow Him wholeheartedly, especially in today’s confused world. /episode/index/show/archden/id/36428090

Discovering Jesus Christ Risen | Easter Homily 04/22/2025

Discovering Jesus Christ Risen | Easter Homily /episode/index/show/archden/id/36267565

What Jesus has Done for You | Good Friday Homily 04/22/2025

What Jesus has Done for You | Good Friday Homily /episode/index/show/archden/id/36267460

"Do you realize what I have done for you?" | Holy Thursday Homily 04/22/2025

"Do you realize what I have done for you?" | Holy Thursday Homily /episode/index/show/archden/id/36266970

Jesus, The Light for Our Modern Age | Chrism Mass 2025 04/16/2025

Jesus, The Light for Our Modern Age | Chrism Mass 2025 Gathered with the priests of the Archdiocese, Archbishop Aquila speaks to the people and clergy of Denver: Jesus is not some history, or fading past; he is the present for us today. His salvation is perfectly tailored to us and the current issues of our time. Only when we turn to him will we find the answer to the ache at the core of our society and in each of our hearts. /episode/index/show/archden/id/36197225

Holy Week: God's Greatest Invitation | Palm Sunday 2025 04/15/2025

Holy Week: God's Greatest Invitation | Palm Sunday 2025 Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily from the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica on Palm Sunday 2025. Holy Week is not a celebration of the past; it is an active invitation from God to approach the cross and take real time to enter into the greatest mystery of our Faith. /episode/index/show/archden/id/36172950

Recognizing Our Sin Through Encountering Jesus's Love 03/27/2025

Recognizing Our Sin Through Encountering Jesus's Love At St. Bernadette parish's 1st Scrutiny Mass held on the 3rd sunday of Lent, Archbishop delivers a homily on God's faithfulness, and how, only through encountering Jesus, can we recognize and heal from our sins. /episode/index/show/archden/id/35892945

St. Joseph, a Model of Fatherly Love 03/24/2025

St. Joseph, a Model of Fatherly Love Wednesday the 19th, the archdiocese celebrated the feast of St. Joseph and the instillation of a new rector for St John Vianney Theological Seminary: Fr. Ángel Pérez-López! /episode/index/show/archden/id/35846405

Having Faith in God's Mysterious Promises - God's Promise to Abram 03/18/2025

Having Faith in God's Mysterious Promises - God's Promise to Abram From the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop illuminates the meaning behind Sunday's Readings: God's ways are not our own. Our faith in Him cannot be like a faith in anything of this world, and no matter how strange His word may seem, God will always follow through in ways we cannot even imagine. /episode/index/show/archden/id/35767365

Acompañando a María al pie de la cruz 03/10/2025

Acompañando a María al pie de la cruz /episode/index/show/archden/id/35611730

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