The Archbishop's Podcast

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  

June 14th 2024, Archbishop Aquila adresses the atendees of a prominent event at Christ the King Chapel, echoing the message of the Gospel reading: offer your concerns and your worries up to God.  Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071424.cfm

June 30th 2024, Archbishop Aquila addresses the parish of Our Lady of the Mountains in Estes park, celebrating their 75th annevarsary as a parish. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/063024.cfm  

At St. Joseph's parish in Fort Collins, Archbishop Aquila gives a homily on God's covenant and gift of His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm  

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060924.cfm

Pentecost Sunday 2024 Archbishop Aquila joined Spirit of Christ in celebrating the parish's 50th anniversary. On Pentecost we celebrate the birth of the Church and the coming down of the Holy Spirit. Note: Due to recording issues this audio is imperfect and stutters in and out at points. We are working on a fix. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052823-Day.cfm  

Archbishop Aquila addresses the congregation in a homily for the ordination of six new priests to the archdiocese.

Archbishop Aquila addresses the attendees of the Convención Eucarística Arquidiocesana in his homily.

Archbishop Aquila gives a Vigil Mass homily to the atendees of the Holy Family School Gala.

Christ is Risen! Praise God! Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily to the congregation attending the Easter Vigil mass at the Cathedral Basilica of The Immaculate Conception. Easter is our greatest feast day, as we celebrate the resurrection and victory of our Lord! The Archbishop explains the meanings and connections highlighted in the Old and New Testament readings, and how Jesus's resurrection si...

At St Louis parish in Englewood, Archbishop Aquila deliveres a homily on the words of the Concluding Doxology: "Through Him, with Him and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever."  Approaching Easter and always, we must be Christ-centered, listen to God's word, and focus our lives around God's glory. Readings: https://bible.usccb.or...