Ending the
'Eucharistic fast'
of 2020
I
t has been more than 50 days since Mass was celebrated publicly in
the Archdiocese of Denver. The sacrifices made by both the laity and
clergy have been substantial, and for most of us, unprecedented. When
the bishops of Colorado decided to suspend public Masses, we did so out of
concern for the welfare of our flocks and the broader community. It is with
that same care that I have decided to gradually resume public celebration
of the Mass in the archdiocese on May 9.
Many have noted that this "Eucharistic fast" has deepened their longing
and appreciation for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Some have also com-
mented on how much they miss the community they find in their parish.
BY ARCHBISHOP
SAMUEL J. AQUILA
Archbishop
of Denver
