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Browsing the November 2023 archive of Deacon's Homilies

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 »