Homilies List

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 9/14/22

Me on Your Mind

Do you remember where you were and what you were doing on September 11, 2001? Do you remember what you were feeling?

My Story – 6th grade camp – parents contacting us – just because they wanted their kids near them – Gathered the kids ... Read More »

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 9/14/22

Get Used to Different

The question is not, “Is Jesus calling me?”You are here. He is calling you?The question is, “To what is Jesus calling me?”

I hear you, Jesus. And I will follow you – as long as you do not ask too much of me.An hour per week ... Read More »

Do you remember when someone interceded for you or spoke on your behalf, how grateful you were? To plead on one’s behalf is what it means to be an intercessor. I remember my dad pleading with my mom so my sisters and I didn’t have to do the dishes one night and ... Read More »

1st Communion on Washington Island - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 7/20/22

I found it interesting as the scholar ask Jesus what he must do to enter eternal life and Jesus asks him what is written in the law? I then began to question how we interpret the law. We often think of laws as being restrictive but do we ever ... Read More »

Independence Day - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 7/20/22

This weekend we celebrate the 4th of July. The first reading made me think about our country and how blest we are as a nation as the Prophet speaks about Jerusalem as he proclaims: Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her all you who love her. Exult with her for thus says the ... Read More »

Holy Trinity Sunday 2022

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 6/14/22

Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Trinity, so I’d like to begin with the sign of the cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Every time we say these words we are professing our belief in a triune God. When we enter ... Read More »

Pentecost Sunday 2022

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 6/10/22

Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. I’d like to begin today’s homily by praying to the Holy Spirit. If you are familiar with it, please join me. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Send forth thy ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Easter

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 5/17/22

Love Like Jesus

Today’s Gospel reading is not a post-resurrection encounter with Jesus. It takes place at the last supper.

“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another?”

Do we love one another?

If we were accused of being ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Easter

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 5/03/22

Wounded, Worthy, Follow Me

This week we spend some time with Peter. Strong man – fisherman – Jesus called him Peter, Cephas (Ka fas) in Aramaic or Petros in Greek-- Rock Impulsive – didn’t always know what to say – but said it anyway “Let’s build two tents here” ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Lent

Posted by Kevin Revolinski on 4/09/22

Fifth week of Lent – The woman caught in Adultery As I looked over the readings for this weekend, I decided to compare Paul’s former way of life to that of the woman’s in today’s Gospel. Both were going down the wrong path, both are shown Jesus’ mercy. Paul realizes ... Read More »

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