Homilies and Reflections with Archbishop Golka

Archbishop Aquila's homily from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish on August 13, 2019. This Mass was celebrated with Permanent Deacons throughout the Archdiocese of Denver for the annual "Deacon Day" celebration. The Gospel was from Matthew 18. 

Archbishop Aquila's homily from St. Francis of Assisi's Church dedication on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. His homily is about how the Church is called to holiness. This church is a gift from the Father, a gift for your children, and a gift for future generations.

Archbishop Aquila's homily from the 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2018. The Gospel is from Luke 21:25-36. It was the installation of Fr. Gregory Cioch as Pastor of Christ the King (Denver). His homily focused on the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus and preparing a place for him in our hearts. No matter what happens to us in our world or Church, Jesus remains strong and wants to renew our hope and trust in him.

Archbishop Aquila's homily from the installation of Fr. Scott Bailey as Pastor of Risen Christ Catholic Church in Denver. The homily focuses on the important role the Pastor has in bringing others to a deeper relationship with Christ. This includes--in relation to the readings--loving God with all one's "heart, mind, and strength," and loving one's neighbor as oneself.

Archbishop Aquila's homily from the installation Mass of Fr. Jason Wunsch, pastor of St. Gianna Molla (September 16, 2018). The homily focuses on the importance of not following the voice of the Evil One, but rather that of Jesus. All of us must answer the important question of who Jesus is in our lives. More specifically, Fr. Jason as the pastor of the community has the important task of leading others to answer this specific question as well. As a new parish, they are together grow in their relationship with the Lord, trusting that He will take care of everything.

Archbishop's homily from his annual Anniversaries Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Northglenn. There were around 150 couples who renewed their wedding vows. Two couples celebrated 70 years of marriage; one couple celebrated 75 years! The readings were from the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and Archbishop's homily focused on the importance of being a living witness to Christ in the married life in a world which wants to tear apart what God has joined.

Archbishop Aquila's homily for a Mass of Reparation and Healing at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The readings are from the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Archbishop Aquila's homily from St. Mary's Parish in Aspen. The church was re-dedicated on this day after a long renovation project. The Mass is taken from the Common of Dedication of a Church, and the homily focuses on our relationship to God the Father as the center of our lives and the center of our worship.

Archbishop Aquila's homily at Our Lady of the Valley in Windsor. Archbishop talks about the importance of the Eucharist in the life of the community and in the life of the family. During the Mass, he blessed the new Adoration Chapel; after Mass, he dedicated the new parish hall.

Archbishop Aquila's homily for the 100th Anniversary of St. Joseph Parish (Akron, CO) on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 19, 2018). The homily gives thanks to God for the past 100 years of life and ministry at the parish, and based on the Mass readings, focuses on the importance of having a relationship with the Father in order to grow as a person, as a family, and as a community.