Sunday Homilies

from Father Kevin Laughery, Troy St. Jerome and St. Jacob St. James Parishes, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Note: Comments from this page do not reach me; instead, email: kl@kevinlaughery.com

The Podcasts

Sun, 8 January 2017
Epiphany of the Lord, January 8, 2017

Two challenges today: "safe environment" and "racism."

Direct download: KML_2017-01-08_800am.mp3
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Sun, 8 January 2017
Mary, Mother of God, January 1, 2017

Mary reflected upon many things in her heart.  We must follow her example of reflection upon the mysteries which we are living.

Direct download: KML_2017-01-01_800am.mp3
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Sun, 8 January 2017
Nativity of the Lord, December 25, 2016

This Christmas reflection focuses on the now-famous "Lady with the Duck."

Direct download: KML_2016-12-25_800am.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:57pm CST
Sun, 8 January 2017
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2016

We are challenged today to adopt a nuanced understanding of the meaning of "prophecy."

Direct download: KML_2016-12-18_800am.mp3
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Sun, 8 January 2017
Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2016

The reality of John the Baptist challenges the glib contemporary adage that "perception is reality."

Direct download: KML_2016-12-11_800am.mp3
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Sun, 8 January 2017
Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2016

"The Peaceable Kingdom" always inspires us to imagine the reconciling of "natural" enemies.

Direct download: KML_2016-12-04_800am.mp3
Category: -- posted at: 12:42pm CST
Sun, 8 January 2017
First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2016

We must give ourselves room to dream.

Direct download: KML_2016-11-27_800am.mp3
Category: -- posted at: 12:38pm CST