Browsing the 2024 archive of Deacon's Homilies
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 »
28th Sun in OT Yr. B Dcn. Bill Kenney homily 10-12/13-24
Posted by Bill Kenney on 10/14/24
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr.B - Seek wisdom from God
Ref. Ws.: 7:7-11; Ps. 90: 12-17; Mk 10:17-30 Oct-12/13-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
In my business travels to Japan, I was sometimes invited to work friend’s homes for dinner and socializing. In some homes, elderly parents and grandparents ... Read More »
25th Sun in OT Christian "Greatness"- Dcn. Bill Kenney
Posted by Bill Kenney on 9/22/24
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr.B - Christian “Greatness”.
Ref. Wis 2:12, 17-20; Mk 9:30-37 9-21/22-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
A few years back we took a trip out to South Dakota’s awesome Mt. Rushmore. Among the four great presidents could be a fifth head - that of Gutzon ... Read More »
22nd Sun. in OT 8.31,9.1.2024 Dcn. Bill Kenney
Posted by Bill Kenney on 9/02/24
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time- A pure heart expresses outward grace.
Ref. James 1:17-27; Mk 7:1-8, 14,15, 21-23 8-31/9-1-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
We’ve all been told to come in from the outside after hard work or play and get cleaned-up, wash your hands, and get ready for dinner. ... Read More »
20th Sun. OT- Dcn. Bill Kenney
Posted by Bill Kenney on 8/20/24
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time- The bread of life gives eternal life
Ref. Prov 9:1-6, Jn 6:51-58 8-17/18-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
We all know the phrase ‘practice makes perfect’ and that is, essentially, what repetition learning boils down to. Repeating the concepts you wish to convey several times ... Read More »