4th Sunday of Advent- Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 12/24/23

Fourth Sunday of Advent Yr. B – December 24, 2023 Rf.: Lk 1:26–38

Give your fiat to Christ at Adoration

         The Macy’s Parade was an annual TV tradition in our family, as I’m sure in most of yours. As kids, we’d watch with great anticipation ‘til the ... Read More »

Corpus Christi Yr A 6-11-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/23

Eucharistic living with Christ’s Real Presence 6-10,11-23    Jn 6:51-58,66-68

      What does it take for you to believe in something? I mean really believe in your heart and soul something is true even if you don’t understand everything about it. What I mean is having faith. Typically, we believe ... Read More »

Solemnity of Christ the King Yr A 11-26-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/23

Viva Cristo Rei !

 (Ref. Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6;  Mt 25:31-46) b.k. Nov. 25/6, 2023

      As a child you may have scampered up a dirt mound or snow pile, staked your claim at the top, and shouted, “I’m King of the mountain!” or “I’m ... Read More »

30th Sun. in Ord. Time Yr. A 10-29-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/23

30th Sun. in Ord. T   Yr A – Oct. 28, 29, ’23 Love is a response to God, neighbor, and self b.k.

Readings: Ex 22:20–26 • Ps 18:2–3, 3–4, 47, 51 • 1 Thes 1:5c–10 • Mt 22:34–40   

     We are taught lessons early in life to shape ... Read More »

25th Sun. in Ord. Time Yr A 9-24-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/23

25th Sun. in Ord. Time Yr A Called and chosen by God’s great love

(Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a)

     My grandfather once explained to me the long lines of able-bodied workers awaiting work assignments and food bread lines during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. You ... Read More »

21st Sun. in Ord. Time Yr A 8-27-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/23

Become a key bearer for Christ

21st Sun Ord. Time Yr A           Is 22:19-23     Mt 16:13-20  b.k.

     When I was a kid, my best friend and I had a short chapter in our childhood whereby we collected keys. Any old key would do. We’d find them in junk ... Read More »

17th Sun. in Ord Time Yr A 7-30-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/23

 17th Sunday in Ord. Time Year A (Mt 13:44-52  7-29,30-23)   b.k.

     It’s funny how my mind can wander when reading today’s Scripture. Key words like “treasure” and “pearl” turn into thoughts of the Black Pearl and pirate treasure from the movie: Pirates of the Caribbean -On Stranger Tides. ... Read More »

32nd Sun. in Ord. Time Yr A - 11-12-23 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/13/23

As some of you may know, my wife, Melanie, and I host home game tailgate parties for our daughter’s MSU Band section. Hosting these parties places a premium on preparation. Hauling and setting up the canopies, tables, and chairs has to be done early enough and for the right ... Read More »