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Organized by Communion and Liberation, a Catholic movement started in Italy by Servant of God Luigi Giussani, the annual Stations of the Cross witnessed to Gospel hope in the heart of Denver. Archbishop James Golka joined Communion and Liberation, a Catholic lay movement, for a Good Friday Way of the Cross through Downtown Denver. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) By Matt Walker The Denver City and County building bells tolled each quarter hour. Sirens came and went. Dri

Reflecting on Pontius Pilate in the Gospel of John, the newly installed Archbishop of Denver challenged the faithful to let Jesus become everything in our lives. Archbishop James Golka kneels and kisses a crucifix during the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Is Jesus truly my Savior — or not? On the day called good, faithful from across the archdiocese came to

Kiss of Judas by Giotto, c. 1304–1306, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15   The comfort of a familiar embrace. The closeness of being gathered into another’s cloak. The quiet affection of being near enough to share a kiss. In Giotto’s fresco, Judas not only betrays

Deacon Jim Heatwole raises the cross (L) during a procession as Hung Pham (C) and Deacon Kevin McCutcheon (R) look on Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) It’s the holiest time of the year, as we prepare to enter into Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection anew. As we prepare for the Holy Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday — we no

(Photo by Jason Smith) On Good Friday, a snowstorm did not prevent about 100 people, including families with young children, priests from...

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila published "Standing with Mary...

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, center, prostrates himself along with other deacons during the beginning of the...

Holy Week is a perfect time to reflect on Jesus’ suffering and what his passion means to us in our own. We can’t ever escape suffering in...