Pastor's Page

Dear friends in Christ,

 

Welcome to Most Precious Blood Catholic Parish.

 

Whether you are a longtime parishioner, someone new to Denver, a Catholic returning after time away, or a person simply wondering whether God might be calling you closer, I am grateful you have found us online.

Our parish takes its name from one of the most tender and powerful mysteries of the Christian faith: the Blood of Christ poured out for the life of the world. The Catechism reminds us: “You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers... with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot” (CCC 602).

 

The Church also teaches that “the mystery of the Blood of Christ is to be found at the very centre of the faith and of our salvation” (Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines, no. 175). That is the heart of who we are. We are a people gathered by mercy, redeemed at a great price, and invited into communion with Jesus Christ and, by extension, enter into community with one another.

 

We are a parish family, a living part of the Body of Christ. Our desire is to welcome people into authentic communion, into the grace of the sacraments, into friendship, prayer, service, and the shared life of faith.

 

We are also an intergenerational parish. We are blessed with families, young adults, as well as parishioners who have loved and served this community for decades. That combination is one of our great strengths.  In Christ, the young need the wisdom and witness of those who have gone before them, and longtime parishioners are renewed by the faith, energy, and questions of the young. We want Most Precious Blood to be a place where people are known, welcomed, and drawn into communion across generations.

 

Here you will find the celebration of the Mass–celebrated with reverence, devotion and fidelity. In our church ministries we have regular confession, perpetual adoration, sacramental preparation, formation, prayer, service, community meals, and many ways to get involved. We have a particular concern for Christ-oriented justice which we seek in prayer, education and action. But before any program, event, or ministry, we want you to know this: Jesus Christ has loved you to the end. His Blood is the liquid love of God poured out, at every Mass and whenever it is called upon. It is the sign of his nearness, his mercy, and his desire to draw you into the life of God.

 

Please come and pray with us. Come to Mass. Come sit before the Lord in adoration on Wednesdays. Come to confession. Come ask your questions. Come as you are, and let Christ do what He wants to do.

 

I hope to see you soon at Most Precious Blood.

 

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Daniel Ciucci

 

P.S. I readily give out my cellphone number if you need to connect. Just call the parish and ask for it.