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Bishop Stephen J Berg
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Thanksgiving: God Wants to Give You More
Years ago, I wrote of a Jewish blessing which I want to reflect on again. It is improvised, spontaneous, and goes something like this.Â
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JBeal
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Pray for Life
Thank you for your prayers and support throughout our endeavors to defeat amendment 79 on the November ballot.Â
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JBeal
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Remembering the Faithful Departed
n the 2017 animated movie Coco, inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de los muertos, we hear sung, “Remember me, though I have to say
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JBeal
Aug 14, 20242 min read
In Loving Memory of Elma Jeanne (Charron) Berg
This morning, my thoughts and prayers come from Miles City, MT, preparing to return to Pueblo. As you probably know, my last visit to see m
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JBeal
Jul 29, 20244 min read
Statement from Chairman of the Board, National Eucharistic Congress
July 27, 2024 “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their...
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JBeal
Jul 29, 20243 min read
The Good Shepherd
I offer this story, not knowing its provenance, as told to me by my Uncle Bishop Joe after he ordained me to the priesthood 25 years ago.Â
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JBeal
Jul 11, 20243 min read
An Encounter with Jesus in the Eucharistic Revival: Are You Prepared?
The preparation had been taking place since I started school, but I was now well into the second grade and finally ready. The greatest chal
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JBeal
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Time for a Camping Trip
Summer is here. It’s time to go camping. Memories from the past, from family outings with 9 siblings in earlier years--we would plan,...
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JBeal
May 28, 20243 min read
Growing Catholic Charities Part II
The Diocese of Pueblo covers the southern half of Colorado, bordered by Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah and I-70.Â
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JBeal
May 14, 20243 min read
Novena for our Diocese-wide Eucharistic Convocation
On June 3-5, delegations and parishioners from each of the parishes in the Diocese will gather in Grand Junction
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JBeal
May 13, 20241 min read
Prayer for Graduates
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you … plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you...
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JBeal
Mar 27, 20242 min read
Intercessions for the Diocese-wide Eucharistic Convocation
As we move toward the Diocese-wide Eucharistic Convocation, let us pray as a Diocese for the grace of God to help this Convocation to...
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JBeal
Mar 11, 20241 min read
The Holy Mass
The Holy Mass Lord, I deserve Thee not, I sigh, Here kneeling on the floor; Oh, I deserve Thee not, my Lord, And yet I need Thee sore;...
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JBeal
Jan 23, 20243 min read
The True Blessing of Winter
With winter comes a respite for some hopeful, productive downtime, taking stock, and recharging. There’s time to evaluate life and make...
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JBeal
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Praying the mysteries of light
"The rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the heart of the Mother...
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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 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
Oct 31, 20233 min read
¡Un llamado lleno de Esperanza y AlegrÃa para los Jóvenes de hoy y del mañana!
Son las 6:00 am y todos vamos llegando a nuestro punto de partida; muchos con temores, otros con alegrÃas, pero absolutamente todos vamos...
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