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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 »
17th Sun. OT Dcn. Bill
Posted by Bill Kenney on 7/30/24
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time- Feeding our Faith with Prayer
Ref. 2Kings 4:42-44, Ps 145:10-18 Jn 6:1-15 7-27/28-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
As in the days of Jesus, we also pray in our need, “Give us this day our daily bread…” Bread and fish were staples of an ... Read More »
15th Sun. O.T.- Dcn. Bill Kenney
Posted by Bill Kenney on 7/14/24
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time- Undercover apostles of Christ
Ref. Amos 7:12-15, Mk 6:7-13 7-13/14-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
There’s a “reality” TV show called, “Undercover Boss”, whereby a wealthy business owner, stripped of his glamorous lifestyle, poses as a common worker in his business to see how he ... Read More »
13th Sun Ord Time- Dcn. Bill Kenney
Posted by Bill Kenney on 6/30/24
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time- The battle of faith over fear
Ref. Ps 30: 2-13 and Mk 5:21-43 6-29/30-24 Dcn. Bill Kenney
In today’s Gospel from St. Mark, Jairus fears and pleads in faith for his daughter’s healing. The hemorrhagic woman’s faith for healing is met with fear, ... Read More »