Sermons by Father Kevin Kilgore
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Loneliness: The Other Silent Killer
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBThere's a world of difference between loneliness and aloneness. Jesus must've felt the latter throughout his life. What might it say to us in this current climate?
Two things we all have in common
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBIn the Gospel, a woman is caught in the act of adultery. What might her situation - and Jesus' response - say to us?
The Coronavirus Spreads. What do we do? A message from Jesus.
March 28, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MBToday's Gospel passage, the raising of Lazarus, has a lot to say to us today as the Coronavirus spreads.
Preparing for Jesus' Hour. What Does it Mean for Us?
March 27, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MBJesus makes constant reference to his "hour." What is it and why does it matter to us, particularly during Lent?
Combating a Spiritual Malaise: The Feast of the Annunciation
March 25, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBIn the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, what might Mary teach us about fighting complacency?
Why are the Shelves Empty?
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBAn age-old lesson from the Gospel on selfishness.1
The Church is not a building; it's YOU.
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBWhat can the effects of the Coronavirus teach us about the importance of community?
Blindsided: Applying Sunday's Gospel to the Coronavirus
March 21, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBAlthough we still cannot gather as a community to worship the Lord this Sunday, I hope this sermon helps to put things into perspective. In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus heals a man born blind. What might this say to us in our current climate?
Unlocking the Key to Happiness
March 20, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.32 MBJesus collapses the Law into a single word: Love. But what exactly does it mean to love?
Father's Day and Saint Joseph
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBWhat can the life of Saint Joseph say to us this Father's Day?
An Attitude Adjustment in Lent
March 18, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MBWith the threat of the coronavirus spreading, it can be hard to remember we're still in Lent. What might Jesus say to encourage us?
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: A Lesson on Forgiveness
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBJesus offers yet another lesson on forgiveness. What does it say to us today?
Leaving Our Past Behind: The Woman at the Well
March 14, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MBJesus encounters a woman at a well. What can their interaction teach us, especially during Lent?
When Life is Hard, Dig In and Pray
March 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBWe all know the feeling of being heavy burdened. All of the prophets - and Jesus' disciples - have felt this way at some point. If you know someone who's struggling, pray they can persevere like the prophet Jeremiah.
WWJD: Trends Fade. Faith Doesn't.
March 10, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBRemember the WWJD bracelets? Though they may be out of style, they remind us of a timeless question: "What Would Jesus Do?"
Let's do NOTHING for Lent
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MBWhy should we do "nothing" for Lent? Perhaps the reason may surprise you.
One Step Forward and Two Steps Back: A Lenten Meditation
March 07, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBIn today's Gospel, Jesus is transfigured before his disciples, revealing that he is truly divine. That's the good news. The bad news? Now Peter and the others must learn how to follow him. What does this say to us?
Spring Cleaning: A Lenten Meditation
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBIn today's Gospel, Jesus urges us to give our conscience a closer look.
A Prayer from Rock Bottom
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBWhen we hit rock bottom, we turn to one of two emotions: hope or despair. What can the story of Queen Esther teach us about moving forward?
The Lord's Prayer: Why It Matters
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MBJesus gives us one prayer. Everything we need to say today is included in it.
The Judgment of the Nations
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 795 KBWhat is the standard by which we'll be judged? Jesus lays it out plain and simple.
Game of Thrones: Lent, Week 2
February 29, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBJust as Jesus was tempted in the desert, so we must fight temptation this Lent.
Marriage and Discipleship Aren't That Different After All
February 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBWhat do marriage and discipleship have in common? Natural highs and lows. But we must accept both if we are to follow the Lord.
Tuning into the Lord's Voice this Lent
February 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBHow can we hear the Lord's voice more clearly this Lent?
Ash Wednesday: Becoming Whole, not Broken
February 26, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBPeople often associate Ash Wednesday with the passage of time; with death. But is it about something even more?
Preparing for Lent
February 25, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBA simple meditation on the journey of Jesus, and how it relates to our own.
How To Master Christianity
February 23, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBJesus tells us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. "Can you say that in my good ear, Lord? How is that possible?" Today's homily may offer a clue.
Are We Any Different Than Saint Peter?
February 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBWhat do we have in common with the Church's first pope?
"Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me." Which Cross is Jesus Referring to?
February 21, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBJesus often speaks of our need to carry our cross. But what cross exactly is he referring to?
A Lesson From Saint Peter
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBOur own faith, like Saint Peter, is a story of flight and return; sin and forgiveness; failure and redemption. What else can Peter say to us?
The Importance of Giving Back
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBThe Lord has blessed us with many things. But how much do we give back?
Salty Snacks and Saltier Christians: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
February 08, 2020 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBIn the Gospel, Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth. Just as a pinch of salt flavors food, making it tastier, so a pinch of love changes the world around us.
The Church Never Dies
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBSaint Paul Miki and his companions remind us that in spite of persecution, the Church never dies. We're invited to share in that victory by sharing our own faith today.
Did You See God Today?
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBGod reveals himself to us in many different forms. How often do we see him?
Seeing with the Sixth Sense: A Sunday Meditation (Feast of the Presentation)
February 01, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MBMary and Joseph present Jesus in the temple. Anna and Simeon "see" that Jesus is different, revealing an important lesson for us: learning how to "see" beneath the surface.
Spreading the Kingdom of God
January 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBJesus likens the kingdom of God to a farmer who generously throws his seed everywhere. Our invitation is to do the same, to spread seeds of love. Some of that seed will inevitably bear fruit.
Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves: A Lesson from Kobe
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBGod rewards the willing, because grace builds upon nature. Becoming the greatest version of ourselves requires both discipline and grace.
Dirty Fingernails: The Mark of a Christian
January 27, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBHow does Satan work? And how do we spot him?
Patient Pete: A Lesson on How to Draw People to Jesus
January 25, 2020 23:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MBPatience is a virtue. It's also necessary for discipleship. A lesson, then, from Saint Peter.
Sins Are Like Spilt Milk (John 1:29-34)
January 25, 2020 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBJohn the Baptist calls Jesus, "the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." As Catholics, what does this mean for us?
Unanswered Prayers: The Life of John the Baptist
January 25, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBSometimes life simply doesn't turn out the way we'd hoped. We ask God for assistance, and it seems like he's silent, or he doesn't act. What, then, can give us hope? Consider the life of John the Baptist.
Forgiveness: On the Feast of Saint Paul
January 25, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBForgiveness is never easy...but what's the alternative?