Into the Deep

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!

Is Jesus Christ truly King in your life? How do you place Christ as King over all? I hope you enjoy this homily preached ta Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish in Bradenton on Christ the King Sunday. It is based on the scriptures: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122:1-5;Colossians 1:12-20; and the gospel,Luke 23:35-43.

Do you understand how much you are loved? This homily is the based on Luke 15:1-32, what is often called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. You will see however, that center of the story is the Love of the Father, and no matter what kind of child we are, faithful or wandering, we are in need of the father's love. I hope you enjoy.

This homily is based Luke 23:5-19. Jesus instructs his followers not to be led astray by things like war famine and even persecution. What are the things in my own life that keep me from following Jesus? How can I be a better disciple? This homily was preached at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles in Bradenton, FL on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Please enjoy and share!

This Homily was preached at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish in Bradenton. The Gospel is the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) This homily also makes reference so some powerful words from Pope Francis that circulated wide among the press. This message comes with a challenge. Also, if you want to hear "the rest of the story" keep listening after the Homily, the conclusion to the story was given at the end of Mass.

What is the Assumption of Mary? Why does the Catholic Church honor Mary? Listen to these questions based on the biblical readings for the Vigil of the Assumption: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; and Luke 11:27-28. Also learn about a great Saint, Maximilian Kolbe who died in Auschwitz taking the place of another.

Can YOLO be a Christian motto? Do you even know what YOLO means? What is Stewardship? IF you want answers listen to this message. This homliy was preached st Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church in Bradenton on August 11, 2013. The gospel reading was Luke 12:35-40.

What does it mean for a Christian not to judge someone? What does Jesus really mean when he tells us not to judge? This homily was preached at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles in Bradenton on August 4, 2013. The readings on which the message was based are taken from the 19th Sunday in Ordinary time year C: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-2 ; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; and Luke 12:13-21.

Ever feel like God doesn't notice you? Please listen to this homily which was preached in Ss. Peter and Paul Parish located in Bradenton on July 21, 2014. The Scripture readings were taken form Genesis 18:1-10; Colossians 1:24-28' and the Gospel which was the primary text Luke 10:38-42. I hope you enjoy!

What does it mean to be a Christian? Find out what being a disciple of Jesus is all about. This homily was preached at Ss. Peter and Paul in Bradenton on Sunday, July 7, 2013. The gospel was Luke 10:1-12, 17-20. I hope you enjoy.

What is freedom? It's not what the world tells us it is. And it's being threatened all the time, right now especially by the federal government. Fond out what real freedom is and how to get it. This was a reflection given at Holy Cross Parish in Palmetto Florida, during a Holy Hour in the Fortnight for Freedom. It is based for the readings of that day, the 13th Sunday in Ordinary time, cycle C: First Kings 19:16-21; Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Galatians 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62;. I hope you enjoy.