The Archbishop's Podcast

Archbishop Aquila addresses the attendees of the Saint John Vianney Seminary Gala Mass, at Holy Ghost parish. 

At Sacred Heart Parish in Boulder, Archbishop Aquila addresses the congregation with a homily on Jesus's call for the world to believe and trust in Him, and how the Church answers that call through the Eucharist. Readings (Year A): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032722-YearA.cfm

At Ascension Parish in Denver Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, reflecting on the words of God the Father: "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." After mass, Bishop Aquila was pleased to bless the parish's new classroom addition. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022524.cfm  

At Our Lady of the Valley in Windsor, Archbishop Aquila gives a homily on the meaning of the covenants between God and man we hear in the readings. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021824.cfm

Hoy, al comenzar la temporada de Cuaresma, el arzobispo Samuel J. Aquila ha publicado una nota pastoral de Cuaresma titulada "Escúchenlo". Comparte la importancia de tomar este tiempo de Cuaresma para silenciar nuestros corazones a través de la oración, permitiéndonos escuchar la voz de Dios y aprender de Jesús como nuestro maestro.

Archbishop Aquila has released a Pastoral Note entitled "Listen to Him." It shares the importance of taking this time during Lent to silence our hearts through prayer, allowing us to hear God's voice and the teachings of Jesus.

From the Cathedral downtown, Archbishop Aquila gives a homily to the congregation and people of Denver on this Ash Wednesday. Archbiship draws from the readings to show that, beyond the surface appearance, the distribution of ashes comes with a true deep call for us to rend our hearts and look beyond ourselves to God, and to accept His love. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

On Feb. 10, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained two men to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Blaise Buches and Jose Delgado.

From the pulpit at the Cathedral, Archbishop adresses the participants of a special healing Mass hosted by the Order of Malta. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021124.cfm

From the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver, Archbishop Aquila gives a homily on the persistent presence of God, Who's love for us endures even in our suffering. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020424.cfm

Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily at the Cathedral for the feast of Epiphany, the celebration of the 3 wise men's visit to the child Jesus. The homily points to the prophicies fulfilled in the visit and how they apply more broadly to Christs desire to reach all nations, and human hearts in all conditions.   Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010724.cfm

At Christmas Midnight Mass 2023 in the Cathedral, Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily on the real meaning of the season: Jesus's unshakable love for us, and our need to accept that love.

From the pulpit of St. Helena's in Fort Morgan, Archbishop delivers a homily on what prophecies about Jesus can teach up about His divinity. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121023.cfm  

Archbishop Aquila celebrates mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception to officially install Fr. Eric Zegeer as pastor of Sacred Heart parish. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120823.cfm  

Archbishop celebrated Mass on the first Sunday of Advent at Our Lady of the Pines in Conifer. In his homily Archbishop proclaimed the twofold meaning of Jesus's impending arrival which is the real meaning of the Advent season. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120323.cfm

Para que tengan vida , una carta pastoral del arzobispo Samuel J. Aquila, leída por el padre Adrián Hernández. Una década después de la legalización de la marihuana en Colorado, el arzobispo Samuel Aquila aborda con valentía el impacto perjudicial de ese cambio cultural. Sintetizando la ley natural, las enseñanzas de la Iglesia y la investigación científica, la nueva carta pastoral considera clara...

That They Might Have Life , a Pastoral Letter by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, read by Fr. Sam Morehead. A decade after the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, Archbishop Aquila boldly addresses the detrimental impact of that cultural shift. Synthesizing natural law, Church teaching, and scientific research, the new Pastoral Letter clearly and directly considers the negative effects of recreatio...

In his homily on the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the seat of the Pope's authority, Archbishop Aquila preached on the abundant life Christ desires for all, especially those enslaved by addictions. This Mass, celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on November 9, 2023, coincides with the release of Archbishop Aquila's latest Pastoral Letter, "That They...

In Aurora, CO Archbishop Aquila adresses the atendees of the Convivence of Catechists, a Neocatechumenal catechists' gathering. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102923.cfm

Archbishop Aquila addresses the atendees of Exodus 90's "Freedom Summit," a retreat held last Sunday in Estes Park. In his homily, Aquila explains the strangness and insights in Jesus's parable of the wedding feast, and how it connects to the readings from Isaiah. Readings:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101523.cfm

Last Friday the Archdiocese of denver and Archbishop Aquila celebrated a mass honoring and praying for Catholic medical professionals.  The Mass was organized by Denver Guild of the Catholic Medical Association. From the pulpit of Sacred Heart parish in Denver, Aquila reminds those in attendance that Jesus was also a healer. 

From the pulpit of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Archbishop Aquila delivers a homily to married couples gathered from throughout the Archdiocese. The annual Anniversary Mass celebrates couples who have been married for decades, while inviting young couples to come be inspired by the examplary marriages in our community. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100823.cfm

Archbishop joins the parish of St. Theresa in Frederick for their 100 year anneversary! Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100123.cfm  

Archbishop Samuel Aquila gives a homily on the parable of the day-laborers at the blessing of the new chapel at the Patris Corde hermitage. Readings:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092423.cfm

At the instillation mass of Rev. Francis Therese Krautter C.S.J as Pastor at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Denver, Archbishop Aquilla gives a homily on the parable in the Gospel covering the topic of fraternal correction. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091023.cfm