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Sunday Homily

By Saint Mary: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Can scripture speak to you now, in this time in your life and circumstances? Yes! Discover how to more fully integrate God’s word into your life with this Sunday homily series. We are clear about what we want you to know, what we want you to do (a challenge for the week), and why it matters. Join us weekly and share with your friends.
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27th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 3: You Were Made For Greatness

Sunday HomilyOct 02, 2022

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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Who Moved My Church?!!! Loss, Cross, Change, & Eucharist

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Who Moved My Church?!!! Loss, Cross, Change, & Eucharist

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Who Moved My Church?!!! Loss, Cross, Change, & Eucharist

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July 2, 2023

Jul 02, 202311:09
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fear No One.

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fear No One.

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fear No One.

June 25, 2023

Jun 25, 202307:43
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Help! Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Help! Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Help! Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. June 18, 2023

Jun 18, 202305:54
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

June 11, 2023

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Jun 11, 202315:05
Trinity Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity

Trinity Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity

Trinity Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity

June 4, 2023

Jun 04, 202308:13
Go! Week 4: Many Parts - One Spirit

Go! Week 4: Many Parts - One Spirit

Go! Week 4: Many Parts - One Spirit

Pentecost - May 28, 2023

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May 31, 202312:57
Go! Week 3: Ascension: Stay Connected

Go! Week 3: Ascension: Stay Connected

Go! Week 3: Ascension: Stay Connected

The Ascension of the Lord

May 21, 2023

May 21, 202310:37
Sixth Sunday of Easter: Go! Never Alone
May 15, 202314:12
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Go! Be Multipliers.

Fifth Sunday of Easter: Go! Be Multipliers.

Fifth Sunday of Easter: Go! Be Multipliers.

May 07, 202314:48
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, : "I" Witness: Wk 4: Who Are You Listening

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, : "I" Witness: Wk 4: Who Are You Listening

"I" Witness: Wk 4: Who Are You Listening

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday

April 30, 2023

Apr 30, 202311:51
Third Sunday of Easter: "I" Witness: Wk 3: We Are All Witnesses

Third Sunday of Easter: "I" Witness: Wk 3: We Are All Witnesses

Third Sunday of Easter: "I" Witness: Wk 3: We Are All Witnesses

April 23, 2023

Apr 23, 202310:13
Second Sunday of Easter: "I" Witness: Wk 2: Help My Unbelief

Second Sunday of Easter: "I" Witness: Wk 2: Help My Unbelief

Second Sunday of Easter: "I" Witness: Wk 2: Help My Unbelief

April 16, 2023

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Apr 16, 202313:29
"I" Witness: Wk 1: First Witnesses, Easter Sunday

"I" Witness: Wk 1: First Witnesses, Easter Sunday

Happy Easter!

God bless you for being such a witness to Jesus rising from the dead. You are an I Witness! Not an E-Y-E witness because we were not there but an I Witness, because you are giving witness to Jesus rising from the dead by what you tell others and by the way you live your life, if you live like a true believer. Yes if you live like a true believer, teach and tell others about Christ, you are an I Witness.

But for many of us there is also a certain type of doubt. The doubt that casts its shadow over Easter is the doubt that you and I can really walk in newness of life, that we can become a new creation, that we can be changed and filled with the Holy Spirit. We might feel that the stone in our life is too massive, too big. That Jesus rose to new life is easy to believe. We doubt that we can rise to new life in him. What is the solution for such doubt. We have some suggestions.

Apr 12, 202313:59
Lent 5: Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 5: In Christ Alone

Lent 5: Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 5: In Christ Alone

You can defeat temptation. Sometimes we are tempted to doubt our faith. Keeping Jesus at the center of your life will overcome that doubt. The community falls apart when Christ is not the center. Christ needs to be the center of our lives, homes and community. The sacraments of Confession and Eucharist will help you keep Christ at the center of your life.

Pray the prayer, “Come Holy Spirit” help us to stay undefeated by keeping Christ at the center of our lives, thoughts and actions. Help us to be aware of your Holy Presence in the sacraments of Confession and Eucharist.

5th Sunday of Lent

March 26, 2023

Mar 26, 202312:60
Lent 4: Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 4 Love Heals

Lent 4: Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 4 Love Heals

Jesus wants to heal you. Why? Because God is love --Jesus is the Son of God and Love heals. The temptation is to refuse to see, to want to remain blind. Sometimes we think it’s easier to remain in the dark than for us to heal and/or change. When we see things as they really are, sometimes we will need to change, especially if we want our situation to change, or if we need healing of some type.  Sometimes in order for us to heal we have to be able to forgive. Sometimes we just need help. We need Jesus' help.

Mar 19, 202311:55
Sunday 3rd Week of Lent:Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 3: Change of Heart

Sunday 3rd Week of Lent:Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 3: Change of Heart

Sunday 3rd Week of Lent:

Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation 

Wk 3: Change of Heart

March 12, 2023

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Mar 12, 202310:37
Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 2: Know Who You Are Not

Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 2: Know Who You Are Not

Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation 

Wk 2: Know Who You Are Not

2nd Sunday of Lent

March 5, 2023

Mar 05, 202311:07
Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 1: Come Holy Spirit

Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 1: Come Holy Spirit

Undefeated: Winning Over Temptation Wk 1: Come Holy Spirit

First Sunday of Lent

February 26, 2023

Feb 26, 202310:49
Light Switch Week Four: Dwelling in the Light

Light Switch Week Four: Dwelling in the Light

What do we want you to know?
We dwell in God’s perfect light every time we keep the word of Christ. This is what we mean by dwelling in the light.
What do we want you to do?
Get together with your family, friends, coworkers, and talk about what it means to dwell in the light. Be mindful of dwelling in the light–consciously aware of it and live it.

Feb 19, 202311:32
Light Switch Wk 3: Receiving the Light

Light Switch Wk 3: Receiving the Light

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 12, 2023

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Feb 12, 202312:13
Light Switch Week 2: You are the Light of the World!

Light Switch Week 2: You are the Light of the World!

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 5, 2023
Following the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his disciples that people who receive these blessings are loved and cherished by God. He said, “You are the light of the world … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” The light we reflect is not our own but is of God.  In this episode we discuss the best ways to be that light.

Feb 04, 202307:38
Light Switch Wk 1: Sharing the Light

Light Switch Wk 1: Sharing the Light

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 29, 2023

Jan 29, 202311:33
 Holy Moments Week 4: An Invitation

Holy Moments Week 4: An Invitation

Holy Moments Wk 4: An Invitation

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 22, 2023

Jan 22, 202312:21
 Holy Moments Wk 3: Invisible God Made Visible

Holy Moments Wk 3: Invisible God Made Visible

 Holy Moments Wk 3: Invisible God Made Visible

January 15, 2023

Jan 15, 202316:46
Epiphany: Holy Moments Wk 2: Choose Wisely

Epiphany: Holy Moments Wk 2: Choose Wisely

Epiphany: Holy Moments Wk 2: Choose Wisely

January 8, 2023

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Jan 08, 202312:18
Mary The Mother of God: Holy Moments Week 1

Mary The Mother of God: Holy Moments Week 1

You can change you life for the better, and draw closer to God, by living Holy Moments. This is the introduction to our four week message series Holy Moments.

Jan 01, 202309:55
Christmas Midnight Mass: Let There Be Light

Christmas Midnight Mass: Let There Be Light

Christmas Midnight Mass: Let There Be Light

December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas!


Dec 25, 202214:09
Advent: Waiting Well Week 4: God’s Dreams for You
Dec 18, 202213:40
Advent: Waiting Well Week 3: I Hate to Wait

Advent: Waiting Well Week 3: I Hate to Wait

I Hate to wait; how about you? Think about the times in your life you waited for something: for a job offer, a child to be born, someone close to you to return to the faith, etc. What did you do while you waited? Or if it is something you are currently waiting for, what are you doing while you wait? Name a time you grew or learned something about yourself while waiting. Last week we said that you need to determine what you want God to help you with to make this a more meaningful Christmas. How do you want God’s help to transform you into the person you want to be?

Waiting well involves doing what you need to do now. Letting the catcher catch you. Christian waiting is not passive –it is active. It engages life right here, right now. God, let me do right now what I ought to do. Waiting is not passive. Waiting is living, doing the next right thing.

Dec 13, 202213:00
Advent: Waiting Well Week 2: What Are you Waiting For?

Advent: Waiting Well Week 2: What Are you Waiting For?

Advent: Waiting Well Week 2: What Are you Waiting For?

2nd Sunday of Advent

December 4, 2022

Dec 04, 202210:19
Advent: Waiting Well Week 1: Confident Desperation

Advent: Waiting Well Week 1: Confident Desperation

Advent: Waiting Well Week 1: Confident Desperation

First Sunday of Advent

November 27, 2022

Nov 27, 202209:09
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 20, 2022

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Nov 20, 202209:15
You Can Do Hard Things Wk 5: Prioritizing God

You Can Do Hard Things Wk 5: Prioritizing God

Prioritizing and putting God first in your life is not easy with all the temptations in the world to put other things or people first. Putting God first is a complete way of life, including our finances. Sharing the gift of your finances so that we have the funds as a church to share the gift of our faith, can seem hard because it probably requires you to step outside of your comfort zone, but you can do hard things.  If Jesus did not think we could do these things, he would not challenge us to do so. Thank you for your generosity.

Nov 13, 202215:23
You Can Do Hard Things Wk 4: Serve

You Can Do Hard Things Wk 4: Serve

You Can Do Hard Things Wk 4: Serve

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 06, 202215:39
Sunday 31st Week in Ordinary Time: You Can Do Hard Things Week 3: Engage

Sunday 31st Week in Ordinary Time: You Can Do Hard Things Week 3: Engage

Sunday 31st Week in Ordinary Time: 

You Can Do Hard Things Week 3: Engage

October 30, 2022

Oct 30, 202212:41
Sunday 30th Week in Ordinary Time: You Can do Hard Things Wk 2: Tithe

Sunday 30th Week in Ordinary Time: You Can do Hard Things Wk 2: Tithe

Do you want to be involved in a holy exchange of gifts with God? He gives you the best he has to give, the gift of his sons Jesus, and asks us for one thing. . . the best you have to give. That is a holy exchange of gifts.  Learn here how we actually do this during every Mass. Making a commitment with your financial gift can be hard. But, you can do hard things. The sharing of your financial gifts to the church is between you and God. It’s a beautiful act of faith that will help you grow your faith life exponentially as you walk with the Lord in this beautiful way.

Oct 24, 202215:06
Sunday 29th Week in Ordinary Time: You Can Do Hard Things Week 1: Prayer

Sunday 29th Week in Ordinary Time: You Can Do Hard Things Week 1: Prayer

Sunday 29th Week in Ordinary Time: You Can Do Hard Things Week 1: Prayer

October 16, 2022

Oct 16, 202213:41
28th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 4: Stand Up and Go

28th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 4: Stand Up and Go

God wants you to have a good life. Remember though, when you ask God to heal you or another, a return to physical health may follow if it will be beneficial to your salvation or the sick person’s salvation.  To be honest, the message of healing and salvation is not primarily found in the external act of having physical ailments cured, but rather in the communion with the one who is salvation himself, Jesus Christ.

Oct 09, 202211:19
27th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 3: You Were Made For Greatness

27th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 3: You Were Made For Greatness

27th Week in Ordinary Time: 

To Be Honest Wk 3: You Were Made For Greatness

October 2, 2022

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Oct 02, 202212:51
Sunday 26th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 2: You Only Live Once

Sunday 26th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 2: You Only Live Once

Sunday 26th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 2: You Only Live Once

September 25, 2022

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Sep 25, 202211:18
Sunday 25th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 1: You Can’t Have Two Masters

Sunday 25th Week in Ordinary Time: To Be Honest Wk 1: You Can’t Have Two Masters

Sunday 25th Week in Ordinary Time

To Be Honest Wk 1: You Can’t Have Two Masters

September 18, 2022

Sep 18, 202212:27
Sunday 24th Week in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 4: Time Out

Sunday 24th Week in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 4: Time Out

Sunday 24th Week in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 4: Time Out

September 11, 2022

Sep 11, 202210:30
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 3: There Is No "I" in Team

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 3: There Is No "I" in Team

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 3: There Is No "I" in Team

September 4, 2022

Sep 04, 202211:04
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 2: Playbook

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 2: Playbook

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 2: Playbook

August 28, 2022

Aug 28, 202216:13
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 1: All In

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 1: All In

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kickoff Week 1: All In

August 21, 2022


Aug 21, 202212:13
20th Sunday Ordinary Time: War & Peace - Sinner & Saint

20th Sunday Ordinary Time: War & Peace - Sinner & Saint

20th Sunday Ordinary Time: War & Peace - Sinner & Saint

August 14, 2022

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Aug 14, 202211:03
19th Sunday: Rooted in Jesus Christ and Sharing that Gift

19th Sunday: Rooted in Jesus Christ and Sharing that Gift

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Rooted in Jesus Christ and Sharing that Gift

August 7, 2022

Aug 07, 202211:56
18th Sunday: The only gifts we get to keep forever are the gifts we give away.

18th Sunday: The only gifts we get to keep forever are the gifts we give away.

18th Sunday In Ordinary Time

The only gifts we get to keep forever are the gifts we give away.

July 31, 2022

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Jul 31, 202206:60
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Why Pray?

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Why Pray?

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Why Pray?

July 24, 2022

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Jul 24, 202206:36
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Prayer or Service?

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Prayer or Service?

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Prayer or Service?

July 17, 2022 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 17, 202210:27