The Archbishop's Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday the 19 th , 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!

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.

From the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica in Denver, Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily on the temptation of Christ in the desert. What can we learn from these passages? What voice do we follow and believe: the voice of the devil, or the voice of the one true God?

This Lenten season, Archbishop Aquila invites the Archdiocese of Denver to commence a 9 year novina to the Blessed Virgin, entering into the mystery of the Crucifixion from the perspective of Mother Mary at foot of the Cross.

On Saturday March 1st in the Cathedral Basilica in Downtown Denver, the Church welcomed 3 new deacons, ordained to the diaconate with intention towards the priesthood. Archbishop Aquila adresses them with words that apply alike to all people: Follow Jesus. He alone truly knows us.

From the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica in Downtown Denver on the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Archbishop Aquila reiterates Jesus's message in the Gospel reading, a simple teaching too often dismissed or explained away: "Love your enemies. Pray for your enemies." Christ speaks directly into the soul of the individual. Seek God first, and He will give you the grace to love others.

On the first of the year 2025, Archbishop Aquilla addresses the crowd gathered for Seek  Cologne, Germany. Celebrating the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, Archbishop delivers a homily on  honoring Mary and learning from her how to be disciples in the world today, beginning first with our assent to the Will of God. He shares a deeply personal experience of Our Lady of Guada...

Holy incense and joyful music filled the newly rennovated sancuary of Risen Christ Parish as Archbishop Aquilla celebrated the rededication mass on this 3rd Sunday of Advent. As Christmas Approaches and the hustle and bustle of preperation and gift shopping crescendos, Archbishop Aquilla reminds the congregation to turn their eyes to Jesus, especially Jesus in the Eucharist. For the whole heart of...

On the second Sunday of Advent at Immaculate Conception Parish, Archbishop Aquilla celebrates mass in honor of the Parish feast day. In his homily, Archbishop Aquilla highlights the message of John the Baptist and how we are called, even and especially today, to clear a path for Jesus.

The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time 2024, Archbishop Aquilla installs Fr. Peter Mussett as the pastor of Notre Dame parish in Denver. From the pulpit Archbishop preaches on the Apocalypse mentioned in the Gospel and throughout the Sunday readings: what matters is not when and how the day of judgment will come, but how well you have loved the Lord and followed His commandments in this life. Readings:...

Archbishop Aquila addresses the congregation gathered to celebrate the Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop reminds us that we must have God as the foundation of our lives or we will never find peace, just as our country will not find peace untill it returns to God.  

"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 Ro...

On the 100th anniversary of St. Ignatius Parish in Denver, Archbishop Aquila preached on the "living stones" that make up the Church of God, and which have made up St. Ignatius over the last 100 years. As living stones, we Christians are called to emulate the zeal for the house of God that Jesus himself had, as the Gospel from the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time tells us. When we grow in zeal like Je...

Archbishop Aquila addresses the congregation of St. Ignatius Loyola in Denver, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of their parish. In his homily, the Archbishop discusses the meaning of Catholicism in today's age and political environment, and viewing the world through God's eyes. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101324.cfm  

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092924.cfm   Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila preached on faith, voting and salvation on the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, in an effort to help the faithful form their consciences well ahead of the 2024 election.

Archbishop Aquila addresses the congregation at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in Denver, celebrating the instillation of their new Pastor. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091524.cfm  

Archbishop Aquila addresses the attendees of the 100th Anniversary celebration of Sacred Heart parish in Roggen.   Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091524.cfm

Every year the Deacons of the Archdiocese gather and celebrate mass with their Archbishop. This year Archbishop Aquila adresses the Denver Perminant Diaconate as it celebrates its 50th year! Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082924.cfm  

Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily to the congregation of St. Stephen's in Glenwood Springs. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090124.cfm  

At St. Patrick's Parish in Holyoke, Archbishop Aquila gives a homily concluding the eucharistic series. Archbishop Aquila asks the congregation: Who is Jesus? Do you believe Him? Who do you serve? Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm  

July 21st 2024: Archbishop Aquila addresses the parishoners of the Cathedral Basilica of of the Immaculate Conception in a Sunday homily. Readings:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072124.cfm