Love Your Enemies. Yes, Really.

02/25/25 • 19 min

From the pulpit of the Cathedral Basilica in Downtown Denver on the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Archbishop Aquila reiterates Jesus's message in the Gospel reading, a simple teaching too often dismissed or explained away: "Love your enemies. Pray for your enemies." Christ speaks directly into the soul of the individual. Seek God first, and He will give you the grace to love others.

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