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He sent them out, and us too!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Jul 10th, 2009 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“So they went off and preached repentance. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.”
We are a people called to do amazing things. Yes we live in the world but we are not of the world. Thus as Paul tells us we have been [...]



Peace in the Storm

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Jun 14th, 2009 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Quiet!  Be still!’ The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, ‘Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?’”
The world is a challenging and sometimes very fearful place to live. We each are called to [...]



Into the world, and other actions of Grace!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Jan 24th, 2009 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.  Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.’”
These words are offered to us with Hope but also with urgency. As Paul reminds us the [...]



To Witness the Gospel, the Vocation of all the Baptized!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Jan 17th, 2009 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas’ — which is translated Peter.”
Each one of has had a similar experience as did Peter. We have been called by name and been made over receiving a new [...]



Just Watch!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’”
 
That is something I think we all do this time of year. There is so much going on and so many things to gather our attention. This season of the year though our thoughts [...]



Where the Spirit of God Lives… in Us!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Nov 6th, 2008 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“‘What sign can you show us for doing this?’ Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.’ ”
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. This is the very first Cathedral Church of the Bishop [...]



Purgatory and the True “Catholic” Vote

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

Sorry that this is slightly (OK majorly) Delayed, I still encourage you to take a look!



1. Love God 2. Love Yourself and Your Neighbor then Figure everything else out!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

Make sure to reflect on the Sunday Readings first either on Verbum Domini or the  USCCB Sunday Reading Site



Great Ceasar, All Powerful God!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Oct 18th, 2008 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

Make sure to reflect on the Sunday Readings first either on Verbum Domini or the  USCCB Sunday Reading Site



Are you ready? If not then choose now to make yourself ready!

By Fr. Bill Kessler • Oct 6th, 2008 • Category: Fr. Bill's Sunday Sneak Peek

“The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come.  Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.”