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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...
JBeal
Jan 23, 20243 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...
JBeal
Jan 16, 20242 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...
JBeal
Dec 19, 20233 min read


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Dec 14, 20230 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...
JBeal
Dec 5, 20232 min read


¡Un llamado lleno de Esperanza y Alegría 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 alegrías, pero absolutamente todos vamos...
JBeal
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Our Little Saint Therese
“It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love.” With these words, Pope Francis begins the Apostolic Exhortation,...

Bishop Stephen J Berg
Oct 25, 20233 min read


October Thoughts and Prayers
As you read this, I am just concluding the 3-day Denver Bishops’ Conference on Evangelizing Dioceses, sponsored by the St. Paul...
JBeal
Oct 10, 20233 min read


Praising God with Seeds of Faith
Bill Pacheco, with Faith, natural, God-given abilities and a blessing from Fr. Joel Lasutaz, pastor of St. Mary Help of Christians,...
JBeal
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Angels of Prayer
There is in every man, woman, and child an infinite abyss that can only be filled by an infinite and immutable object, that is to say,...
JBeal
Sep 25, 20233 min read


How is God working in our parishes during this Eucharistic Revival?
In a world where there is so much bad news, it always cheers my heart and gives me hope to hear of how God is working in people’s lives. ...
JBeal
Aug 29, 20232 min read


"White Mass" and Solemn Blessing of Healthcare Personnel
The Sangre de Cristo Medical Guild, led by Dr’s Ken and Kim Dernovsek have once again organized the celebration of the “White Mass” to...
JBeal
Aug 29, 20232 min read


St. John Vianney Center: Day of Prayer
Day of Prayer dedicated to the Health and Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious will occur on Friday, October 20, 2023. The...
JBeal
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Towards a peaceful and prayerful Labor Day
I have just returned to Pueblo from a funeral in Jasper, Indiana, and this week want to share a few simple thoughts. Recently I wrote in...
JBeal
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Holy Headaches and Sanctified Stubbings
My friend’s head had been hurting for days. He took medicine and drank extra water and tried other things to try to get it to go away....
JBeal
Aug 14, 20233 min read


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Jul 24, 20230 min read


Thoughts on Suffering
When we engage the topic of suffering we enter upon sacred ground. As we learn to take responsibility for our lives, loving God and our...
JBeal
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Diocese of Pueblo Youth Encounter: Jesus at BCYC Encounter
The Benedictine College Youth Conference Encounter (BCYC Encounter) is an event for teenagers to come together for prayer, activities,...
JBeal
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Vocation Bible School
Last June 19 to 23, the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick conducted a 'Bible Vacation School' program for the young people of...
JBeal
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Thoughts from the Gunnison Fairgrounds Congreso
I write this, having just attended the Congreso Eucharistico Diocesano held at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. Traveling that Saturday...
JBeal
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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