Christ is risen! He is truly risen!
After 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the Church again walked with Jesus through his Paschal Mystery during Holy Week.
We celebrated the institution of the Holy Eucharist and priesthood on Holy Thursday. On Good Friday, we commemorated the Lord’s Passion and Death. We waited in hope-filled expectation on Holy Saturday.
Now, on this side of Easter Sunday, with our Lenten observances having concluded, we celebrate Easter’s great miracle for the next 50 days!
May the Risen Christ bless each of you with his grace, peace, and joy this Easter season!
Check out some highlights from Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception!
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DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila follows along during the reading of the Passion of Jesus Christ during Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: A general view of the Cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila (C) blesses palms during Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila kneels to commemorate the moment of Jesus Christ’s death on a cross during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: From L-R, Deacon Jim Heatwole, Deacon Kevin McCutcheon, Deacon Robert Rinne read the Gospel of the Passion of Jesus Christ during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Congregants kneel in prayer during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila offers incense next to the altar next to Deacon Kevin McCutcheon (R) during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: A stained-glass window is seen during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila prays alongside Fr. Thomas Scherer (R) during the Liturgy of the Eucharist during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila elevates the Eucharist during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila (L) greets congregants after a Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 28: Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrates Mass for Holy Thursday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 28: During Mass on Holy Thursday, the Very Rev. Samuel Morehead, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, washes the feet of 12 local Catholics. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 28: Following Mass on Holy Thursday, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila processed with the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose, where the Eucharist would remain for the duration of Holy Thursday. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: The Very Rev. Samuel Morehead (C-L) proceeds with the rite alongside Deacon Robert Rinne (L) to bring candidates into full communion with the Catholic church during Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: The Very Rev. Samuel Morehead delivers a homily during Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: Candidates preparing to enter into full communion with the Catholic church stand during Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: The Very Rev. Samuel Morehead (C-L) confirms a candidate into the Catholic church alongside Deacon Robert Rinne (L) as a sponsor rests a hand on the shoulder of the candidate on Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: The Very Rev. Samuel Morehead elevates the Eucharist as Fr. John James Arcidiacono (R) looks on during Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: A woman kneels in prayer during Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 31, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic)