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Father Michael Deering's Sunday Homilies

Father Michael Deering's Sunday Homilies

Evangelize others to see what is good & pleasing & perfect!

Posted by Lori Wesson

Evangelize others to see what is good & pleasing & perfect!Homily preached September 3, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

Many people are familiar with on-line shopping these days …

You simply “Google” an item that you are looking for on the Computer and in the blink of an eye, ... Read More »

The Church of Jesus Christ is guided by the Pope!

Posted by Lori Wesson

The Church of Jesus Christ is guided by the Pope!Homily preached August 27, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

If you were to ask someone on the street,

“Who’s the head of the Catholic Church on Earth?” ...

they’d probably say, “the Pope”, which is the right answer!

 

And ... Read More »

Jesus came to bring Salvation to all Nations!

Posted by Lori Wesson

Jesus came to bring Salvation to all Nations!Homily preached August 20, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

One year ago, in August of 2022, many of you completed a Survey

that we passed out and collected at all the Masses regarding the Repair and Use of

St. John the Baptist ... Read More »

Pray that the weeds become Saints!

Posted by Lori Wesson

Pray that the weeds become Saints!Homily preached July 23, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

If you’re as old as I am or older, you may remember the horrendous crime that took place up in Chicago, Illinois exactly 57 years ago this week.  All you need to hear is the ... Read More »

The Reward of having Faith, Hope & Love is having Love forever!

Posted by Lori Wesson

The Reward of having Faith, Hope & Love is having Love forever!Homily preached August 6, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

If you grew up in the Catholic Church, you probably have some memories

of trying to memorize your prayers for your parents or your teachers.

 

I can still ... Read More »

The pearl of Great price!

Posted by Lori Wesson

The pearl of Great price!Homily preached July 30, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

During the years I lived up in Birmingham I had a friend named Mike. And each and every year without fail, he’d become passionately interested in something new. 

 

I can remember years ago when he ... Read More »

Will you entrust your Salvation to Skill or Chance?

Posted by Lori Wesson

Will you entrust your Salvation to Skill or Chance?Homily preached Sunday, July 2, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

What kind of games do you like to play … games of skill or games of chance?

 

For example, if you go into a Casino, you’ll find games such as ... Read More »

Be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna!

Posted by Lori Wesson

Be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna!Homily preached June 25, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

You may have heard of the man who came to prominence 100 years ago in India … the man, Mahatma Gandhi. He was a gentle, spiritual Hindu ... Read More »

This is My Body!

Posted by Lori Wesson

This is My Body!Homily preached Sunday, June 11, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

Throughout our society today there’s a definite attitude of pride and arrogance ...

in the way that many people treat their bodies.

 

We notice on TV, that many athletes like in the NBA have elaborate ... Read More »

Most Holy Trinity!

Posted by Lori Wesson

Most Holy Trinity!Homily preached Sunday, June 4, 2023by Monsignor Michael Deering

 

I remember having some time to visit with about 20 of our

      First and Second Graders in our Sunday School program at my last Parish.

 

And I asked them: “How many Gods are there?”

A ... Read More »