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3rd Sun of Lent Yr A 1st Scrutiny- Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 3/23/25

3rd Sunday of Lent, The First Scrutiny Yr.A

Ref.  Jn. 4:5-42     An Offering of Living Water    Sat. 3-22-25  Dcn. Bill Kenney

      This portrait before you is called “The Head of Christ”. It was painted in the 17th century by the Dutch artist, Rembrandt. Like all the great Baroque ... Read More »

Sixth Sun. in Ord. Time Yr. C- Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 2/16/25

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb. 16, 2025 Yr. C     Dcn. Bill Kenney

Readings: Jeremiah 17:5–8 • 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16–20 • Luke 6:17, 20–26

          Great anticipation builds and crucial decision-making takes place before the Superbowl even begins;  of course, I’m talking about the ceremonial coin toss. ... Read More »

Presentation of the Lord Yr. C- Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 2/02/25

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Yr C.

Ref.: Luke 2;22-40  “Obedience and Offering in our Lives”   Dcn. B. Kenney 2-1,2-25

     We present things when making transactions. We present our debit card to receive goods and services. We present our passports to travel internationally. We present ourselves ... Read More »

2nd Sun. Ord. time Yr C- Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 1/27/25

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C.

          Ref.: John 2:1-11              “A simple command to Divine Life” Dcn. B. Kenney 1-18,19-25

          Introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002, the Luminous Mysteries were added to the Holy Rosary to reveal the light of God manifested through Jesus, the Light of ... Read More »

4th Wk Advent Yr C- Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 12/23/24

4th Week of Advent, 2024      

Ref.: Mi 5:1-4a; Lk 1:39-45 Proclaim a spoiler alert for Christ   12-21,22-2024 b.k.

      “Spoiler Alert!” is an expression we use to describe a warning that an important detail of a developing plot is about to be revealed, whether it be related to ... Read More »

2nd Wk in Advent Yr C- Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 12/08/24

2nd Week of Advent, 2024      

Ref.: Bar 5:1–9; Lk 3:1–6 Clear a pathway to our heart. 12-7,8-2024 b.k.

     The words of the prophet Isaiah are cited today in our Gospel reading from St. Luke.  Living on a dirt road, I like the idea of winding roads being ... Read More »

Thanksgiving 2024 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/27/24

Thanksgiving, 2024      

Sir. 50:22-24; 1 Cor. 1:3-9; Lk. 17:11-19   Gratitude for God’s Grace. Dcn. Bill Kenney

     On Thanksgiving Day we recall the blessings in our lives given to us by the grace of God such as our faith, family, friends, fitness in mind and body, our future, ... Read More »

Solemnity Christ the King 2024

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/24/24

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

(Ref. Jn. 18:33-37) b.k. Nov. 23/24, 2024 Viva Cristo Rei !

      On the popular TV comedy show, “Whose line is it Anyway?” they perform a hilarious skit called, “Questions Only” whereby two comedians converse using only questions. In ... Read More »

32nd Sun. in OT Yr. B- Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 11/10/24

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr.B Grow in our Christ-like benevolence

Ref. 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Mk 12:38-44  Nov. 9,10-2024     Dcn. Bill Kenney

     “I am not a robot” is a check-box statement where we affirm on surveys and other documents that, through a computer, I’m really here, really giving ... Read More »

30th Sun in OT- Yr B. Oct. 26/27-24- Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 10/28/24

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr.B – Called and gathered in Christ

Ref. Jer. 31:7-9; Mk 10:46-52  Oct-26/27-24     Dcn. Bill Kenney

     Our parish Homebound Eucharistic ministry is a truly a blessing. It is done in the joy of calling, gathering, and sharing the life and body of Christ ... Read More »