Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity- 6/14,15/2025 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 6/15/25

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

                Ref.:John 16:12-15.  Baby steps to the Truth   Dcn. Bill Kenney June 14/15, 2025

     Most babies will take their first steps at around one year old. They do this with encouragement, direction, and example from their parents and older siblings. They stumble ... Read More »

Sixth Sunday of Easter Yr C- 5-24/25-2025 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 5/26/25

Sixth Sunday of Easter -Yr. C.  May 24,25-2025  Dcn. Bill Kenney

Ref. Jn. 14:23-29      Choose love and obedience to the Word.

     If you touch a hot stove, then you’ll get burned. If you have your head down looking at your phone while crossing the street, then you might ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Easter Yr.C 5-11-25 Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 5/11/25

Fourth Sunday of Easter 5-11-25 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Ref.:Acts 13:14, 43-52, Ps.100:3, Rev.7:9, 14b-17, Jn. 10:27-30

Shepherds are God’s instruments of salvation

      Sheep and shepherds. I’ve always appreciated the simplicity and relevance these images convey as metaphors for humanity and God's relationship with humanity. We are God’s people, the sheep ... Read More »

2nd Week of Easter- Divine Mercy Sunday Yr.C 4-26/27-25 Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 4/28/25

    Ref. Jn.20:19-31 Thomas' journey to belief is ours

     Poor “Doubting” Thomas. This blessed Saint has been branded this identity for millennia for doubting the Resurrection. I suppose that may have been his penance. This doubting adjective has been used so often, you may have to ... Read More »

Holy Thursday Mass at Evening 4-17-25 Yr. C- Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 4/18/25

Holy Thursday, Mass at Evening  Yr.C

Ref.  Jn. 13:1-15     Made clean for the journey    Thurs 4-17-25 7pm  Dcn. Bill Kenney

     Today we celebrate the first of the Triduum liturgies: the Institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood at The Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Eucharist is the ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Lent, The Third Scrutiny Yr. A- Dcn. Bill Kenney

Posted by Bill Kenney on 4/06/25

5th Sunday of Lent, The Third Scrutiny Yr. A

Ref.:  Jn. 11:1-44        Humanity in his tears   Sun. 4-6-25 11a Mass Dcn. Bill Kenney

      Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Pee-eh-trell-cheena) famously stated that tears are "the work of God in you," suggesting their divine origin and power to irrigate the ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Lent, The Second Scrutiny Yr. A- Dcn. Bill

Posted by Bill Kenney on 4/01/25

4th Sunday of Lent, The Second Scrutiny Yr. A

Ref.  John 9:1-41   Love in Action  Sun. 3-30-25 8:30a Mass  Dcn. Bill Kenney

     Today we read in our Gospel from St. John the healing of the blind man. It is a story demonstrating Jesus’ powerful works and love in ... Read More »

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

Posted by Bill Kenney on 4/01/25

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 »