Episode 10: Our response to God's Will

How does the world react to a prophetic voice? This homily was preached by Fr. Casey Jones on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. The Sunday readings upon which it is based are Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; First Corinthians 12:31-13:13; and Luke 4:21-30

Jesus wants to give us life! He comes to us in a real way in the Eucharist. Yet sometimes we do not experience his grace. Jesus came to give us life and longs to do so in this sacred meal. The scriptures on which this homily is based are: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; First Corinthians 10 and 11 ; and John 6:51-58. I hope you enjoy.

We have the power in us to be all we are called to be, to overcome any obstacle. Would you like to get in touch with the Spirit of God alive in you? Listen to hear about the Holy Spirit, his power and how to listen to him.

In nineteenth century Uganda, several young men took a stand for their faith and suffered death. We like them are called to stand up for our faith in a culture that does not understand. Listen to hear and be inspired by the Martyrs of Uganda.

In this Holy Thursday Homily, I discuss the mysteries we celebrate on Holy Thursday. The Eucharist, the Priesthood and the call to Love. Why does Jesus give himself to us in this way? Please listen and find out. The readgins are taken from Exodus 12, 1 Corinthians 11 and John 13. I hope you enjoy.

Man of us are blind and do not know it. Do you want to see? Do you want to be free? Turn to Christ. This homily is for the Fourth Sunday of Lent and was preach at Ss. Peter and Paul in Bradenton. The readings are taken from First Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13; Psalms 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17. I hope you enjoy, please share.

Do you know what it means to have a "relationship with Jesus"? The Truth is Jesus, desires a relationship with you come and drink of his living water. This homily was preached at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Bradenton. The readings for the Third week of Lent are taken from Exodus 17:3-7; Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; and John 4:5-42. The homily is mostly based on John 4, the dialogue with the Woman at the well.

What does it mean to be salt and light? Why does Jesus compare his disciples to these? What doe sit mean to be a disciple? This Homily was preached on Saturday, February 8, 2014, the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading was taken from Matthew 5:13-16.

We live in a world of plurality. There are different ideas and concepts of what is true and what is good. How can know and defend the truth in an age of relativism. Find out how to defend Catholic Moral teaching in the lecture given at the Diocese of Venice Apologetic conference hosted by St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples, FL on February 9, 2014.

Listen and discover the anew meaning of Christmas! May the peace of the Christ-child fill your heart with true joy!