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JBeal
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Meeting Jesus in the Mass: A Deeper Look at the Kerygma
The period of Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent is to be a short interlude. In a few weeks, on February 14, we will celebrate Ash...
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JBeal
Jan 4, 20242 min read
Tips for living as a missionary disciple
More often than we should, my wife and I binge on social media videos before going to bed. A 9:30 p.m. “early” bedtime becomes an 11 p.m....
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JBeal
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Bishop Berg's Statement on Fiducia Suplicans, “On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings.”
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Monday, December 28, Pope Francis published a Declaration, Fiducia Suplicans, “On the Pastoral...
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JBeal
Dec 19, 20233 min read
The Christmas Gift of ‘Lack’
Much of the ancient language permeating the seasons of Advent and Christmas refers to the dualistic phenomena of light and dark. It is...
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JBeal
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Come, Lord Jesus, Come
The Advent season has been busy. Preparations across the diocese are underway and blessings are unfolding. An event has taken place in...
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JBeal
Dec 12, 20232 min read
A Parish Thanksgiving Dinner At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Several years ago, Deacon Luke and his wife Susan, of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Grand Junction, CO started a parish tradition;...
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JBeal
Dec 5, 20232 min read
The Power of Prayer: A Story of Healing for baby Samuel John
This letter was written by baby Samuel's grateful mom to all those who have praying for mom and baby, especially those at Immaculate...
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JBeal
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Sons of Ars Podcast
Left to right: Michael Sparks, Jose Delgado, Michael Salemi Before coming here, seminary seemed reserved for men much holier and smarter...
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JBeal
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Waiting and Rejoicing
Think of children waiting for Christmas day to arrive and for the presents that they hope to receive. They wait in eager (and sometimes...
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JBeal
Nov 21, 20235 min read
The Joy of Christmas
I have always found St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians one of his most intriguing. An overarching theme of the letter is joy, wherein...
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JBeal
Nov 21, 20234 min read
The Power of Catholic Education: A St. John Neumann Catholic School Student's Inspirational Speech
At St. John Neumann Catholic School's Annual Auction in November 2023, Addison Vialpando gave the following moving speech: Good evening!...
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JBeal
Nov 16, 20234 min read
Memo Regarding Two 2024 Ballot Initiatives
Signature Collecting at Parishes Prohibited; Deemed Harmful to Pro-Life Cause Dear Brother Priests and the Faithful of Colorado, The...
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JBeal
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Our Journey Well Underway
Looking back over the past year, we see the work of the Holy Spirit in our parish communities as never before. Beginning with the...
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JBeal
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Knights of Columbus Celebrates One Million Coats Donated Through Its Coats for Kids Program
During a celebration of the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly presents the 1 millionth coat to...
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JBeal
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Meeting Jesus in the Mass
Grace – Forgiveness – Mercy – Strength – Consolation – Companions – Fellowship – Communion – Community – Friendship – Abundant Lives –...
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JBeal
Oct 31, 20232 min read
White Mass celebrated at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pueblo
Bishop Stephen J. Berg presided over the White Mass on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The White Mass is...
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