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Homilies and Reflections with Archbishop Golka
by Archdiocese of Denver
Homilies and reflections from the Archbishop of Northern Colorado, James Golka.
Episodes
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We Believe in the Invisible. What does that Really Mean?
This homily was given at Saints Peter and Paul on the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila. The Carmelite sisters are a crucial part of their school. This mass was to help dedicate the opening of a new wing of the school.
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Being a Joyful Servant of God
This homily was delivered at the Transitional Diaconate ordination of Brother Thomas Gonzaga on October 10th 2026.
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The True Legacy of Mother Cabrini: Caring for God's People
This homily was delivered for the Cabrini Day Celebration at the Cabrini Shrine on October 4th 2026. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100426.cfm
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Guardian Angels: Your Intercessory Bodyguard!
This homily was given at the Deacon Memorial Mass in Mount Olivet Cemetary on October 2nd 2026. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100226.cfm
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Slavery, AI, Human Dignity, Our Past and Future | Archbishop James Golka Juneteenth Homily 2026
Homily given at Cure d'Ars Catholic Church in Denver.
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Seeing the World with God's Love | The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
This Homily was given on The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2026 at theMass for Migrants in the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
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Where is Jesus Speaking to You? | 2nd Sunday of Advent
Homily given on the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2025 the ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Juan Gomez Jimenez, C.R., Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Denver. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm
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God is With Us | 4th Sunday of Advent
Reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm
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Waiting on Jesus with Piety | 3rd Sunday of Advent
This homily was given at the consecration mass of the new altar at All Souls Catholic Church on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm
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Jesus through the lens of the prophets
This homily was given at Mother of God Parish in Denver on the 3rd sunday of Advent 2025. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm
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Prepare Your World for Jesus - 2nd Sunday of Advent 2025
This homily was given by Archbishop Aquila at the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Juan Gomez Jimenez, C.R., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Denver.
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Stay Awake, It Could happen Today! - 1st Sunday of Advent 2025
This homily was given at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on the first Sunday of Advent, 2025.
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Who is King of Your Life? - Solemnity of Christ the King 2025
This homily was given on the Solemnity of Christ the King 2025 at the Cathedral Basilica in Denver.
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God's Promise to Humanity, Fulfilled in Jesus!
This homily was given on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Sacred Heart of Mary Parish Boulder CO
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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.
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The Power of Intercessory Prayer
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101925.cfm
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Healing and Prayer for Others | White Mass for Medical Professionals 2025
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101925.cfm
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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
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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: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100525.cfm
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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: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092925.cfm
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071325.cfm This...
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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.
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"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?"
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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."
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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!
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"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,...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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...
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Homilies and reflections from the Archbishop of Northern Colorado, James Golka.
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